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3.1 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR 48"

AND 52" CUTTER DECK

-NOTE-
Use the illustrated parts list as a part number
reference when following the assembly
instructions.
1. Remove all packaging materials. Lay out the
mounting hardware and the catcher assembly
parts for easy access. Prepare the work area
making sure that it is a clean, safe environment.
2. Remove the discharge chute from the cutter
deck. See Figure 3-1.
-NOTE-
Do not discard the discharge chute or
mounting hardware. The discharge chute
MUST be reinstalled anytime the grass
catcher has been removed from the machine.
3. Remove the right side belt cover to gain access
to the spindle assembly. Remove the front u-nut
from the cutter deck bracket. See Figure 3-1.

FIGURE 3-1

-NOTE-
Retain the original belt cover. This cover
MUST be reinstalled anytime the
complete catcher system is removed.
4. Install the grass catcher pulley onto the spindle
assembly. Apply loctite to both pulley setscrews
and tighten. See Figure 3-1.
5. Remove the "Custom-Cut" and "Turbo" baffles
from the cutter deck. Using the original
hardware, install the new "Custom-Cut" and
"Turbo" baffles. See Figure 3-2.
RIGHT SIDE OF
CUTTER DECK SHOWN
(Note: Some parts not shown for viewing purposes.)
REMOVE DISCHARGE
CHUTE AND
HARDWARE
REMOVE EXISTING
RT. SIDE BELT
COVER
INSTALL PULLEY
ON RH SPINDLE SHAFT -
ON TOP OF EXISTING
SPINDLE DRIVE
PULLEY
Figure 1- GC-STC-V install art
REMOVE U-NUT
UNDER SIDE OF
VELOCITY-PLUS
CUTTER DECK SHOWN
Front Baffle
48V - 424401
52V - 424402
Turbo Baffle
48V - 424210
52V - 424211

FIGURE 3-2

-NOTE-
Do not discard the original "Custom-Cut"
or "Turbo" baffles. These baffles may be
reinstalled anytime the grass catcher has
been removed from the machine.
6. Install the blower mounting bracket to the deck
using carriage bolts (p/n 04003-11), lockwashers,
and nuts. Do not fully tighten the hardware at
this time. See Figure 3-3.
ELASTIC STOP
NUT
FLATWASHER
CARRIAGE BOLT

FIGURE 3-3

WARNING
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCHING
KIT, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED