OPERATOR’S MANUAL Turbo Vacuum System For 38”, 44” & 50” Mower Decks Mfg. No. 1694924 Description Turbo Vacuum Collection System Manual No.
Safety Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information ......................................2 Safety Rules ..........................................................................2 Safety Decals ........................................................................3 Safety Icons ...........................................................................3 Identification Numbers ...........................................................4 Assembly ..........................................................
Safety Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. PREPARATION CHILDREN 1. Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate outer garments and safety goggles.
Safety Icons This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to operate this equipment safely and effectively, we have placed several safety labels on the unit to remind you of this important information while you are operating your unit.
Safety Identification Numbers PL E CE Models: Place the extra copy of the identification tag in this manual. M Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s identification numbers, and engine serial numbers in the space provided for easy access. These numbers can be found in the locations shown. SA When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information on the chassis or engine, you MUST have these numbers.
Initial Assembly 17 51 67 49 14 15 Assembly 16 6 22 11 24 23 13 33 23 2 MOUNT TO STONE GUARD 2 47 26 34 29 2 35 44”/50” 50 38” 30 12 31 6 5 36 11 8 10 28 27 32 8 6 6 50" 4 5 7 5 9 18 44" 44”/50” 6 38” 7 2 20 49 2 3 19 ROLLER REPLACES ROLLER ON RIGHT END. 1 43 37 21 38 Figure 1.
20 42 21 62 Assembly 48 61 45 25 25 61 21 60 60 20 59 63 22 64 24 23 39 65 66 58 ATTACH TO TURBO COVER FLANGE 31 44 23 51 27 15 28 49 16 13 67 17 11 17 50 46 53 52 8 54 VIEWED FROM TOP 41 40 57 FIXED IDLER FRONT BLOWER SPRING LOADED IDLER 38" MOWER MOWER ARBOR Figure 1a. Package Contents (continued) 6 www.SimplicityMfg.com | www.MasseyLawn.com | www.AGCOLawn.com | www.Snapper.
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C B D C G A H F Assembly D Figure 2. Remove Deflector and Arbor Cover A. Carriage Bolts, Washers, Lockwashers, & Nuts B. Deflector C. Arbor Cover, Right Hand D. Taptite Screws Remove Deflector and Arbor Cover - All Models 1. Remove the mower deck from the unit (see Operator’s Manual for Mower Deck Removal). Remove and discard the carriage bolts, washers, lockwashers, nuts (A, Figure 2) and deflector rod. Retain the deflector. E B A D Figure 3. Install Discharge Baffles - 38” Mower A.
Install the Deflector Hinge, Bracket and Deflector G 1. Slide the deflector support rod (A, Figure 5) into pivot bracket (B) as shown. F A 3. 38” Mowers - Secure the back of pivot bracket (B) and support (G) using 5/16-18 x 3/4 carriage bolt and 5/16-18 nut (F). B Assembly 2. Secure the front of the pivot bracket (B) using 5/16-18 x 3/4 carriage bolt and 5/16-18 nut (F).
44” and 50” Mowers 38” Mowers A A Assembly B Figure 7. Discard Taptite Screws A. Taptite Screws C H B Install Idler Assembly and Belt Guide G 1. Remove and discard the two taptite screws (A, Figure 7) from the locations shown. 2. Check that the idler assembly stack-up is correct for your application See Figure 8. If not follow the descriptions to make the corrections. 3. Install 5/16-18 x 7/8 capscrews (C, Figure 9) through the mower deck and arbor as shown. Tighten capscrews. 4.
A B C A B D E C F Figure 10. Install Wire Belt Guide 44” & 50” Mower Deck A. Wire Belt Guide B. Capscrew, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 C. Lockwasher, 5/16 D. Washers, Flat, 5/16 E. Spacer F. Existing Hole Figure 11. Remove Hardware A. Locknut B. Spring Washers C. Pulley D. Spacer Torque to 55-70 ft. lbs. (75 - 95 Nm.) A B Install the Turbo Drive Pulley 1. Remove the arbor drive belt from the right side arbor pulley. C D E 2. Remove and discard locknut (A, Figure 11), and spring washers (B).
A B Bracket (F) mounts to Baffle Bracket on 44” & 50” Mowers F A B Assembly C D Figure 13. Install Up-Stop A. Up-Stop B. Capscrew, Taptite, 5/16-18 x 5/8 C E G H Install Up-Stop - 38” Mowers Bracket (G) mounts to Mower Deck on 38” Mowers 1. Install the up-stop (A, Figure 13) securing with 5/16-18 x 5/8 capscrew (B) as shown. Install Deflector Latch - 38” Note: The 44” & 50” deflector latch is typically per assembled and attached to the deflector bracket.
Install Turbo Belt and Mounting Latch 1. Select the correct belt for the mower deck used. See parts listing on page 6-7. Loosen the hardware securing the drive pulley belt guide (B, Figure 17 or 18) and the idler pulley (C). 2. Install the belt as shown in Figure 17 or 18. B 4. Remove and retain hardware (D, Figure 17 or 18). See Figure 16 for hole location. Install the mounting latch (A, Figure 17 or 18) reusing hardware (D). Latch may have to be repositioned later. C D Assembly 3.
E D D E B A Assembly B C C A F F Figure 20. Turbo Belt Routing A. Turbo Drive Belt B. Mower Deck Drive Pulley C. Belt Tension Lever D. Idler Pulleys E. Mower Deck Turbo Drive Pulley F. Turbo Drive Pulley Figure 19. Install Turbo Blower A. Pivot Pin B. Deflector C. Turbo D. Anchor Bracket E. Wingnut F. Pivot Bracket Install Turbo, Belt and Roller 1. Place the mower deck in the highest cut position. 2. Slide the pivot pin (A, Figure 19) into pivot bracket (F). 3. Raise the deflector (B). 4.
50" Only B 44" Only C C C B B D er ov C Assembly t el A A C E F Figure 23. Install Belt Cover Plate A. Belt Latch B. Belt Cover C. 5/16-18 x 1 Capscrew D. 5/16 Washer E. Support Bracket F. 5/16-18, Nut, Nylock 10. 44 and 50” Models - Attach the belt cover (B, Figure 23) to support bracket (E) securing with 5/16-18 x 1 capscrew (C), washer (D) and 5/16-18 nut. Figure 24. Drill Adapter Plate Holes A. Cover Plate B. Grass Catcher Cover C.
3. Slide upper tube (B, Figure 26) over lower tube (A) secure with #10-24 x 3/4 screw (C), washers (D) and #10-24 locknut (E). Note: The grass catcher hitch, channel and cover must be installed according to the Catcher Operator’s Manual before proceeding with the next steps. E Assembly 4. Slide the discharge end of tube assembly (A, Figure 27) through the seal (A). This may require some rotating or turning of the discharge end of tube assembly. D B 5.
A C C D C E A A E Assembly D B B Figure 28. Install Deflector Plate A. Deflector Plate B. Cover C. New 7/32” Holes D. Screws, #10-24 x 3/4 E. Locknuts, #10-24 Figure 29. Install Thick Seal A. Thick Seal B. Corner, LH C. Hinge Edge Triple Collector - Plate and Edging 1. Hold deflector plate (A, Figure 28) in cover (B) as shown and mark new hole locations using deflector plate holes as a guide. D 2. Drill two 7/32” holes in the locations marked in the previous step. 3.
C A D C Assembly B A B Figure 31. Install Thick Seal A. Thick Seal B. Edge of Thin Seal Figure 32. Remove Lift Rod A. Lift Rod B. Lock Nut C. Lift Bar D. Special Nut Snapper Models 1. Place several blocks of wood under the mower deck so that there is slack in the mower lift when the mower is in the lowest position. F 2. Remove the hair pin (F, Figure 33) from lift rod (A). A 3. Remove the lift rod (A, Figure 32 & 33) from lift bar (C). 4. Remove the locknut (B, Figure 33), spacer (E). 5.
D D H A 4” C G A A Assembly F B D B C E Figure 34. Install Set Collar A. Lift Rod B. Set Collar C. Set Screw D. Rod Tip 6. Slide set collar (B, Figure 34) onto lift rod (A). Secure set collar (B) so that the top of the collar is 4” from the bottom of the rod tip (D) and that the rod tip and set screw point in opposite directions. 7. Install the spring (G, Figure 35) and special nut (D) in the same location that was marked in step 5. 8. Install the spacer (E) and locknut (B). 9.
Normal Removal & Installation E Turbo & Tube Installation D Note: The grass catcher hitch, channel and cover must be installed according to the Catcher Operator’s Manual before proceeding with the next steps. 1. Place the mower deck in the highest cut position. 2. Slide the pivot pin (A, Figure 36) into pivot bracket (F). 3. Raise the deflector (B). B C A 4. Rotate the turbo (C) and “latch” the slot in the turbo housing over and onto the anchor bracket (D). Tighten the wingnut (E) to secure turbo (C).
A B C D Figure 38. Connect Tube to Hood and Turbo A. Seal B. Discharge end of Tube Assembly C. Clip D. Nut and Capscrew E. Intake end of Tube Assembly WARNING OPERATION WITHOUT TURBO, TUBE AND BAGGER For operation without turbo, tube and bagger, the mower deflector MUST be properly installed in the down position and retained by the spring latch. Turbo & Tube Removal 1. Place the mower deck in the highest cut position. Normal Remocal & Installation E 2.
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