3.1ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR 61" CUTTER DECK
Use the illustrated parts list as a part number reference when following the assembly instructions.
1.Remove all packaging materials. Lay out the mounting hardware and the catcher assembly parts for easy access. Prepare the work area making sure that it is a clean, safe environment.
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCHING KIT, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED
2.Remove the discharge chute from the cutter deck. See Figure
Do not discard the discharge chute or mounting hardware. The discharge chute MUST be reinstalled any time the grass catcher has been removed from the machine.
3.Remove the right side belt cover to gain access to the spindle assembly. Remove the front
Retain the original belt cover. This cover MUST be reinstalled any time the complete catcher system is removed.
4.Install the grass catcher pulley onto the spindle assembly. Apply loctite to both pulley setscrews and tighten. See Figure
5.Install the blower mounting bracket to the deck using carriage bolts (p/n
6.Install the blower assembly to the mounting bracket and secure with the mounting pin. See Figure
7.Align the blower assembly with the discharge opening of the cutter deck. Tighten the hardware for the mounting bracket. Then tighten the hardware for the catch plate. See Figure
8.Install the large hair pin through the rear hole in the discharge chute mounting bracket. See Figure
9.Install the belt to the spindle pulley. When replacing the belt, see figure below.
BACK SIDE
IDLER PULLEY BLOWER
PULLEY
FRONT SIDE | SPINDLE | |
PULLEY | ||
IDLER PULLEY | ||
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REMOVE DISCHARGE CHUTE AND HARDWARE
INSTALL PULLEY
ON RH SPINDLE SHAFT - ON TOP OF EXISTING
SPINDLE DRIVE
REMOVE EXISTING
REMOVE
PULLEY
RT. SIDE BELT COVER
RIGHT SIDE OF
CUTTER DECK SHOWN
(Note: Some parts not shown for viewing purposes.)
Figure 1- GC-STC install art
FIGURE
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