2-13 Attachment Of The Boot To The ZT Mower Deck
To mount the boot plate P#(B1810) to the boot P#(E1039), use (2) 3/8” x 1” carriage bolts P#(K1182) and (2) 3/8” flange nuts P#(K1215). Be sure that, when fastening the boot and boot plate together, the head of the bolt is placed from the inside of the boot. This will prevent grass from collecting on the bolts. Hang the boot onto the mower deck (Figure 13). The slots in the boot plate will allow for adjustment left or right to achieve the proper fit for different size cutting decks. Once the boot is in place tighten the bolts and, if applicable, tighten the bolts of the mower’s deflector shield and rotate the deflector towards the boot.
Figure 13
Boot Plate
Boot
2-14 Attachment Of The Lower Hose To The Boot
Take the unattached end of the lower hose and slide it over the circular end of the boot. Use the lower hose clamp to secure the hose to the boot. (Figure 12).
2-15 Front Weight Assembly
Remove the (4) bolts from the front left and front right of the mower, near the casters (Figure 14). Once removed, place the weight assembly P#(A0507) where the bolts were removed and align the holes. NOTE: Have at least two people for lifting the weight into place. Fasten the weight assembly to the mower by using (2) 3/8” x 1” hex
Figure 14 Front Weight Assembly
3/8” Hex Bolt
Weight Assembly
2-16 Exhaust Diverter Installation
Attach the exhaust diverter provided P#(J0270) to the end of the mower’s exhaust pointing downward to direct the exhaust fumes away from the vac engine. Once in position fasten by using (1) exhaust clamp kit P#(X1064).
2-17 Tips On Mowing With The Collection System
To obtain the maximum effectiveness from your collection system the tips listed below should be followed:
*Watch your speed- Normal conditions will allow a speed of up to approximately 5 mph, but thick, heavy damp conditions will require reduced ground speed.
*Mow with sharp blades- A sharp blade cuts cleaner.
*Wet grass and leaves will decrease effectiveness and will increase horsepower requirements.
*Mow at higher cutting heights- Remove and mulch no more than 2” of grass length with each mowing. (Experts recommend not cutting off more than 1/3 of the grass blade length at any given time.)
*Mow twice, at different height settings, (high, then low), if grass is extra tall.
*Remember that horsepower requirements will vary with the mowing conditions such as type and height of turf grass, moisture content, amount of leaves, whether the terrain is flat or hilly, etc.
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