SECTION 3: ATTACHING THE GRASS COLLECTOR

WARNING: Before attempting to install the grass collector, move the machine to flat, level ground, disengage PTO, move control handles into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

Insert Support Tube Here

 

Support Tube Rests Here

 

 

 

 

 

Bracket Assembly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clevis Pin

Hairpin Clip

Shoulder Bolt

Figure 3

Mounting the Bracket Assembly

1.To ease the following procedures, pivot the seat forward and leave it in that position until the grass collector is fully mounted and assembled.

2.Remove the hairpin clip and clevis pin from the rear of the bracket assembly. Refer to Figure 3

3.Position the hooked ends of the bracket assembly to the outside of the hitch plate and over the shoulder bolts. Refer to Figure 3.

4.Reinsert the clevis pin through the aligned holes in both the bracket assembly and the hitch plate and secure with the hairpin clip. Refer to Figure 3.

IMPORTANT: There are two holes in the clevis pin. Be sure to insert the hairpin clip in the upper hole to properly secure the bracket assembly to the hitch plate.

Attaching the Cover and Bags

1.Place the cover assembly’s support tube (refer to Figure 2) in position on the rear of unit by sliding the support tube down through the holes in the left side of the bracket assembly. Use the inside hole on the bracket assembly regardless of what size deck your tractor is equipped with. Refer to Figure 3.

2.Place the cover assembly in position so that the support tube rests on the right side of the bracket assembly. Refer to Figure 3. Allow the plastic cover to rest in the “open” position on the back of the tractor’s seat until Step 3 is completed.

3.Attach the grass bags using the slots as shown in Figure 4.

Slots

Slots

Figure 4

4. Close the cover on the grass collector.

Attaching The Cutting Blades

(Model 626 Only)

WARNING: Protect your hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade.

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