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ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
All references to left, right, front, or rear are
given from operator sitting in operation position and
facing the direction of forward travel.
Vanes
IMPORTANT:
If this bagger is applied on units certified
to European Standard EEC538 Noise Directive,
addition of vanes will exceed the allowable noise levels
and void the certification. For these models, do not
install the vanes. The models involved are 915301,
915303, and 915304.
Use hardware from Group A.
1. Use ramps or simply remove the entire mower
deck from the unit. Refer to the unit Owner’s
Manual for mower deck removal instructions.
2. Secure vanes on top of blade using hex bolts and
top lock nuts provided.
Counterweight
Use hardware from Group B.
1. Remove foot rest.
2. Fasten weight to top of frame with a 7/16 x 4.5
carriage bolt and locknut through holes. Nuts in
weight must face the back of tractor.
3. Reinstall foot rest.
NOTE:
Weight can be left on even if bagger is not
being used.
Bagger Frame
1. Loosen jam nut securing knob and remove dump
valve knob.
2. Remove top shroud.
3. Remove and discard the five bolts and lock nuts
holding the trailer hitch to the unit frame.
4. Loosen bolt on trailer hitch brace and slide brace
towards back of unit.
5. Remove the right hand shroud from seat support.
Save all hardware except rear bolt and nut.
Replace these with the new bolt and nut from
Group F and set the bolt, nut and washer aside.
WARNING:
Vanes MUST be used in pairs.
DO NOT interchange with different or worn
vanes on same blade. Using one of each of a
different type or worn vane will cause blade to
be out of balance and severe vibration will
occur.
Vane
Hex Bolt
Locknut
OEe0011
Foot Rest
Counterweight
Carriage Bolt
Locknut
OEe0490
Trailer
Hitch
Brace
Loosen Bolt
Trailer
Hitch
Dump
Valve
Knob
OEe0510