Operator`s manual

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Section 3
GRASS CATCHER REMOVAL 3.1
INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare the machine so there is easy and safe access to
the work area. Park the machine on a flat, level surface
and apply the parking brake. Remove the ignition key
and disconnect the positive and negative cables from the
battery. Maintain all safety related work procedures. Always
wear hand and eye protection.
- NOTE -
For best overall performance and dispersal of
grass clippings while side discharging, the grass
catcher discharge baffle should be removed and
the original turbo baffle should be reinstalled.
Remove the rubber strap holding the adapter to the 1.
blower assembly and the large quick pin securing
the blower to the discharge mounting bracket. See
Figure 3-1.
Remove the belt, pin, hair pin and large quick pin 2.
securing the blower assembly to the cutter deck and
remove the blower assembly. See Figure 3-1.
BLOWER
ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING
BRACKET
PIN & HAIR PIN
ADAPTER
RIGHT SIDE OF
CUTTER DECK SHOWN
(Note: Some parts not shown for viewing purposes.)
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QUICK PIN
Removing the Blower AssemblyFigure 3-1.
Remove the ring pins securing the hopper assembly 3.
to the rear of the machine.
With help from an assistant, remove the hopper 4.
assembly.
WARNING
Do not operate without discharge chute, mulch
kit, operator controlled discharge chute (OCDC),
or entire grass catcher installed.
Re-install the side discharge chute to the opening 5.
on the cutter deck. Replace the two (2) outside
mounting bolts on the discharge chute with the clevis
pins (p/n 04064-15) and rue cotter pins (p/n 04069-
03). See Figure 3-2.
Re-install the cutter deck belt cover.6.
Remove the weights from the weight bar.7.
CLEVIS PIN
P/N 04064-15
CLEVIS PIN
P/N 04064-1
5
RUE COTTER PIN
P/N 04069-03
DISCHARGE
CHUTE
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Reinstalling the Discharge ChuteFigure 3-2.