2-12 Front Weight Assembly
NOTE: Before installing front weights on PZ mod-
els, install the locking pins in the front axle for
either the pivoting or fixed position.
Loosely bolt the right hand caster mounting bracket
and the right hand weight mounting bracket together
with a 1/2” x 1” serrated flanged locknut.
Mount this assembly as shown with a 3/8” x 3-1/2” x
2-9/16” U-bolt and a 3/8” serrated flanged locknut.
Repeat this same procedure on the left hand side.
NOTE: Location of the U-bolts will vary slightly from
the picture below with different model mowers.
Using a jack, center the 3” x 4” x 27” weight between
the casters as shown. Fasten the weight to the
mounting brackets using 1/2” x 5-1/4” x 3-5/16” U-
bolts and 1/2” serrated flanged locknuts. After posi-
tioning the weight, tighten all fasteners to the
required torque.
On the CZ units, add a 3” x 4” x 16” long weight kit
as shown. Lift weight with a jack and center on the
larger weight that was previously mounted. Fasten
with two 1/2” x 5-5/16” x 7” U-bolts and 1/2” Nylock
hex nuts.
2-13 Installation / Removal Of Collection Bags
To install the bag onto the ring, first install ring end caps
onto both ends of the ring. Place the seam openings of
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2-8 Adjustment Of The Lengths Of Hoses
The hoses in steps 2-9 and 2-10 must be cut to fit
your machine. Follow the steps and do not cut the
hoses until you have tried them on your particular
machine. Remember that the hoses must be long
enough to allow for enough clamping surface
between the inlet, blower assembly and the deck
boot.
2-9 Attachment Of The Upper Hose
Fasten the inlet to the plastic top by sliding the inlet
from the inside of the top to the outside and snap
into place. Slide a 5” - 6” upper hose clamp onto
both ends of the 6” upper hose, then slide one end
of the hose onto the inlet. Make sure there is about a
2” overlap between the hose end and the container
inlet. Proceed to slide the opposite end of the hose
onto the outlet of the blower assembly as shown in
Figure 12. Make sure both ends of the hose are
clearly attached to the inlet and the blower assembly
inlet. Tighten the hose clamps.
Figure 12 Inlet Hose Clamp 6” Upper Hose
2-10 Attachment Of The Lower Hose To
The Blower Cone
Fasten the blower cone to the blower housing by
using two 5/16” - 18 x 2-1/2” bolts and jam nuts.
Slide a 7”-8” hose clamp over each end of the lower
hose, then proceed to slide the lower hose onto the
blower cone. Tighten the hose clamps. (Figure 12)
2-11 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) Tip:
Before securing the clamp, rotate the hose
counter-clockwise (away from yourself) approxi-
mately 1” to aid in retaining boot to mower deck.
Blower Outlet
Blower Cone
8” Lower Hose Boot
Bag Ring
Slot Bracket
Bag Ring
End Caps
(Under Fabric)
Cloth Bag
CZ Weight
Weight Bracket
3/8” U-Bolt
1/2” Bolt
1/2” x 5-5/16” U-Bolt
1/2” x 5-1/4” U-Bolt
Figure 14 Bag Installation
Figure 13 Caster Bracket Front Weight
