Catcher Support Bracket

6.Install the blower mounting bracket to the deck using 1/2-13 x 1-1/2" hex head bolts (p/n 04001- 71), 1/2" spring lockwashers (p/n 04030-06), and 1/2-13 elastic stop nuts (p/n 04021-07). See Figure 5-3, Page 12. Do not fully tighten the hardware at this time.

7.Install the new belt cover from the cutter deck to the blower mounting bracket and secure with one of the original belt cover plastic wing nuts.

8.Install the catch plate (p/n 423297) to the blower assembly using 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" carriage bolts (p/n 04003-11) facing upward. See Figure 5-3, Page 12. Secure with 3/8" spring lockwashers (p/n 04030-04) and 3/8-16 elastic stop nuts (p/n 04021-09). Do not fully tighten the hardware at this time.

9.Install the blower assembly to the mounting bracket and secure with the mounting pin and large hair pin. See Figure 5-3, Page 12.

10.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.

11.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

12.Install the plastic belt cover and secure with the plastic wing nuts. See Page 20 of the Illustrated Parts List for proper installation.

13.Install the hopper mounting brackets (p/n 451512 & p/n 451595) to the outside of the frame on the rear of the machine using 3/8-16 x 1" hex head bolts (p/n 04001-19) and 3/8-16 elastic stop nuts (p/n 04021-09). See Figure 5-6, Page 15.

14.Install the catcher support bracket onto the rear of the machine and secure with 5/16-18 x 1" carriage bolts (p/n 04003-04) and 5/16-18 serrated flange nuts (p/n 04019-03) See Figure 5-4.

FIGURE 5-4

15.With the help of an assistant, install the hopper assembly into the hopper mounting brackets. See Figure 5-6, Page 15.

16.Install the hose from the blower assembly to the hopper assembly. Secure using the 8-1/2" clamps.

-NOTE-

When installing this catcher on machines equipped with an air cooled engine the discharge hose should be shortened to 56" in length.

The hopper dump handle can be installed on either side for operator convenience. When installing this grass catcher on a machine with the Roll Over Protection System (ROPS), the curved handle will need to be installed on the right side.