Operation
the toe board, remove the two hairpins that retain it and then lift it from the mount bracket. The bracket bolted to the toe board remains on the unit.
For the LZUV3B Units: Remove the caster weights by loosening 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.
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 collection system that are not bolted to the mower are designed to be installed or removed in their entirety. Do Not operate the mower with only a portion of the Ultra Vac installed.
WARNING
Caster or toe board weights installed without the collection system 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 toe board weights ONLY when the collection system is installed.
12.The machine can now be used for side discharge mowing.
Collection System Installation
Important: Verify that the reinforced bumpers are installed on your unit prior to operation.
Important: Due to the added weight of the Ultra Vac, it is important to ensure the parking brake on your mower is adjusted properly. Before installing the Ultra Vac, make sure to
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 deflector. Pivot pin and hair pin may be stored in the pivot holes of the discharge deflector during bagging operation.
3.Lay the hopper assembly down as shown in Figure 9.
Figure 9
1. Lower bagger mount bar 2. Frame notch
4.Remove the hairpin from the mount pin and pull the mount pin out of the frame mount barrel.
5.Pick up the frame legs and hook the notch onto the lower mount bar (see Figure 9).
6.Lift the hopper assembly and pivot it upward towards the back of the unit (see Figure 10).
| Figure 10 |
| |
1. | Rotate hopper assembly | 5. | Hairpin |
2. | Rear bumper | 6. | Mount pin |
3. | Mount bracket | 7. | Opening |
4.Frame mount barrel
7.Continue to push the hopper assembly forward until it contacts the mount bracket.
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