Operation
CAUTION
The deck sheave will become very hot. Touching a hot deck sheave can cause severe burns.
Allow the deck sheave to cool completely before removing the belt.
4.Pull the idler release handle and remove the belt from the upper groove of the deck sheave.
5.Unlatch the front end of the blower. Pivot the blower back and lift it off the deck.
6.Install the discharge chute using the chute pivot pin and hairpin (see Figure 7).
Figure 7
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.
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8.Remove the hair pins and clevis pins holding the hood assembly to the mount weldment.
9.Lift the bag and hood assembly off the mount.
10.For units with a 2 post ROPS installed: Remove the hairpins and lift the front weight off of the mount plates (see Figure 8).
Figure 8
1. Weight | 2. Hairpin |
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. Do Not operate the mower with only a portion of the Ultra Vac installed.
11.The machine can now be used for side discharge mowing.
Bagger Installation for Bagging
1.Stop engine, remove key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
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.Slide tube ends of hood assembly into the tubes of the mount weldment. Install two clevis pins through holes in tubes. Retain with two hair pins.
4.Hang the two bag assemblies from the slots in the bagger upright. Close and latch hood.
5.Remove the belt cover on the right side of the deck. Install the blower by inserting the mounting pin into the tube welded to the rear corner of the deck. Pivot the blower until the front pin engages the slot in the deck. Adjust the position of the front pin if necessary to engage the slot. Use the latches to lock the blower in this position.
6.Pull the idler release handle and install the belt in the upper groove of the deck sheave.
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