Powered Grass Collector - C Series Garden Tractor
If your Collector appears to be not picking up satisfactorily, check the following:
The PTO lever is engaged.
That the PTO pulley beneath the seat is turning – if not, call your dealer.
That the Collector Belt is not reversed (if it is correct, the brush revolves against the forward direction of the tractor (fig31)).
That the Brush Height Adjustment Lever is not set too high or too low (fig 34).
That there is not a build up of congealed grass on the leading edge of the Brush Guard.
That the Brush is not clogged.
That the Collector Belt is not slipping, if so then adjust the tension or replace the worn or damaged belt.
That the Collector net is not clogged. If so, wash or brush with a stiff hand brush.
That the Brush is not damaged.
TIPPING CUTTINGS - Fig 32
When it is full, raise the Collector to the Transport position (using the Lift Lever – page 12 or Lift Switch page 3), drive to your tipping area, reverse to the pile, select neutral and extend the Tipping Lever.
CHECKING, TENSIONING AND REPLACING SIDE DRIVE BELT - Fig 33
1.First Remove Collector from the tractor.
2.To remove the plastic cover, remove the two nuts and bolts (A) using a 1/2" spanner and socket.
3.Using a 1/2" spanner and socket, slacken the nut and bolt (B) holding the tension pulley and slide the pulley out of the way.
4.Remove the belt and fit the Countax replacement belt.
5.Tension the belt by sliding back and securing the belt tensioner. The tension is not critical but the belt must not be too tight. The ideal is 13mm (1/2") deflection at 2kgs (4/5lbs) pull – use a spring balance and ruler or tape to check.
6.Make sure that the rectangular cover plate fits over the adjustment slot – failure to do this will allow cuttings and grit to accumulate and damage the pulleys and belt assembly.
7.Replace the plastic cover.
ADJUSTING THE SWEEPING HEIGHT - Fig 34
Using the Sweeper Height Lever, select a position appropriate to the conditions and the height of cut. To get the best sweeping performance and to preserve the brushes, select the highest setting that works – start high and adjust down until the brushes start to collect (normally the middle adjustment hole). Do not set the brushes too low – this will lead to scarifying and a very untidy finish as well as shortening brush life.
Correct Brush Rotation
Fig 31
Tipping Lever |
Fig 32 |
PGC Drive Belt Assembly |
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A |
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B | Tension Jockey |
Fig 33 |
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Sweeping Height Lever |
Collection Heights |
Fig 34 |
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