2-3 Attaching The Lift Handle To The Aluminum Grass Container
The various parts of the handle assembly P#(A0273) must be attached to the container frame. (Figure 4) shows the orientation and location of the components. Slide the lift handle into the slot in the handle mount bracket P#(B1730) on the grass container. It may be necessary to remove the handle grip P#(J0522) to allow the handle to fit through the slot.
Before attaching the handle, hook one end of the spring P#(J0176) into the hole on the underside of the handle. Hook the other end of the spring into the open hole in the handle mount bracket. Fasten the handle to the grass container frame by using (1)
Refer to Figures 4,5,6,7, and 8 for exploded parts drawings and photographs of the complete assembly.
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2-4 Attaching The Aluminum Grass Container To The ZT Mower
NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED FOR THREE PEOPLE TO ASSIST IN THE MOUNTING OF THE CONTAINER.
With three people available, two can lower the container onto the frame while the third person inserts the pivot pins P#(K0172) through the holes. Insert the pins from the outside to the inside. Secure with (1) 5/8” washer P#(K0058) and (1) 5/32” x
Reattach the bottom ends of the door opening linkages to the main frame by using (1)
To test the functionality of the dump mechanism, pull the lift handle, (Figure 4), away from the unit, and lift upward. The door of the container should open and the box should pivot clockwise towards the ground.
2-5 Aluminum Grass Container Inlet Attachment
The inlet, (Figure 7), will need to be attached to the container. Open the container, push the inlet, from the inside of the container through the hole in the container to the outside. Orient the inlet opening to face the ground. Use the tabs P#(B1668) inside of the box to hold the inlet in place. It is recommended that two people Perform this step. That way, one person on the inside of the container can position the tabs, while the other person tightens the bolts. Looking at the outside of the container, the most difficult tab to tighten down will be the tab at the
2-6 Adjustment Of The Dump Mechanism
The linkage may be adjusted in two places, at the adjusting screw P#(K1435) and the latch assembly items. See (Figures 4 & 7) for visual clarification. To change the door closure tightness, screw the adjusting screw in or out. To adjust the latch, change the length of the latch rod by screwing the latch adjusting ball joint in or out. The latch hook pivot should be in the middle of the slot in the latch hook pivot plate. Slide the pivot back or forth and then
2-7 Attachment Of The Outer Engine Mount Tube
Place the outer engine mount tube P#(B1117) against the rear of the main frame assembly (Figure 3), with the hole in the tube to the right hand side of the mower. Fasten to the main frame assembly by using (2) 3/8” u- bolts P#(K1432) and (4) 3/8” flange nuts P#(K1215).
Figure 3 Outer Engine Mount Tube Attachment
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