6.Install the blower mounting bracket to the deck using
7.Block the right front side on the cutter deck and remove the hang chain. Install the deck lift link. Secure using hex head bolts (p/n
8.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.
9.Install the catch plate (p/n 423297) to the blower assembly using
10.Install the blower assembly to the mounting bracket and secure with the mounting pin and large hair pin. See Figure
11.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.
12.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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13.Install the plastic belt cover and secure with the plastic wing nuts. See Page 20 of the Illustrated Parts List for proper installation.
14.Install the hopper mounting brackets (p/n 451512 & p/n 451595) to the outside of the frame on the rear of the machine using
15.Install the catcher support bracket onto the rear of the machine and secure with
Catcher Support Bracket
FIGURE
16.With the help of an assistant, install the hopper assembly into the hopper mounting brackets. See Figure
17.Install the hose from the blower assembly to the hopper assembly. Secure using the
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.
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