Bagger Installation for Bagging

Operation

Figure 6

Viewed from the right side

1. Hairpin

3. Discharge Chute

2.Chute Pivot Pin

Note: Install chute with the tabs to the rear of the deck tabs as shown.

WARNING

An uncovered discharge opening will allow objects to be thrown in operator’s or bystander’s direction. Also, contact with blade could occur. Thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious injury or kill you or bystanders.

Never operate mower unless discharge deflector, or entire grass collection system, or mulch kit is installed.

7.Re-install the plastic belt cover and tighten the knobs.

8.Remove the hair pins and clevis pins holding the hood assembly to the mount weldment.

9.Lift the hood assembly off the mount.

10.The removable weights must be removed from above the caster wheels (and front of floor pan on some units). To remove the caster weights.

Loosen the clamping knobs until the weight can be moved relative to the caster arm. Remove the hairpins and clevis pins that hold the weights to the caster arms. Carefully lift the weights off of the caster arms.

To remove the weight on the front of the floor pan, remove the two hairpins that retain it and then lift it from the mount plates.

The weights and brackets bolted to the floor pan remain on the unit.

Note: The removable weights are heavy. Use care when lifting them. Make sure that you can hold them securely before lifting them. Use caution when positioning your hands so that you Do Not set them down on your hands or fingers.

Note: The portions of the Ultra Vac bagger that are not bolted to the mower are designed to be installed or removed in their entirety. Failure to do so will cause a reduction in stability or traction. Do Not operate the mower with only a portion of the Ultra Vac installed.

CAUTION

Caster or front floor pan weights installed without bagger may cause loss of traction and steering control. Loss of control can result in an accident, which may cause death, injury, or property damage.

Install caster or front floor pan weights ONLY when bagger is installed.

11.The machine can now be used for side discharge mowing.

1.Stop engine, remove key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake.

2.Remove hairpin and chute pivot pin. Remove discharge chute. Pivot pin and hair pin may be stored in the pivot holes of the discharge chute during bagging operation.

3.Install the bagger assembly onto the mount by slipping the hook portion over the top mounting tube of the mount weldment (see Figure 5). Secure the assembly to the mount using the clevis pins and hairpins.

4.Install the bag assemblies by inserting the hook portion into the slots in the cross bar of the hood assembly.

5.Mount the blower on the deck by sliding the mounting pin into the tube at the rear right corner of the deck. Swing the blower closed. Adjust the position of the front pin to engage the slot in the front of the deck. Use the latch to lock the blower in this position. Adjust the tension on the latch to hold the blower up to the deck, yet allow for release by hand.