Excel 2-Bag Catcher 42", Operator'S Manual

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REV A 3-2 119649
1. Park the mower on a flat surface. Always place the deck
clutch switch in the
disengaged position , place the
steering control levers in the park brake position, shut off
the ignition switch and remove the key from the switch.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the front of the mower and deck up until the blades
can be accessed easily. Place the mower on jack stands
and do not allow the mower to move. Chock the rear
wheels.
3. Remove the right side blade and replace it with the new
blade. The catcher is provided with one blade for a 42"
(two blade) mower and one blade for a 52" (three blade)
mower. Use the appropriate blade as indicated by the
label on the blade and discard the other blade. Figure 3-1
Torque blade bolt to 48 ft.-lbs. (65 N-m).
IMPORTANT: Only use a torque wrench when tighten-
ing and torquing the blade bolts.
NOTE: Retain the original blade as it will be re-used
when the mower is converted back to the side discharge
4. Remove the jack stands and lower the mower.
5. Attach the LS and RS leg mounts to the front of the
mower frame. Do not tighten the hardware at this time.
Figure 3-2
6. Attach the weight support to the LS and RS leg mounts.
Figure 3-2
7. Tighten the LS and RS leg mount hardware. Figure 3-2
8. Place the weights in the weight support and slide them
outward to allow the weight hold down to slide into place
between the two weights. Secure the weights in place
with the weight hold down using the hand knob to clamp
the weight hold down in place. Figure 3-2 & Figure 3-3
WARNING
Never work under the machine or attachment unless it is
safely supported with jack stands. Make certain machine
is secure when it is raised and placed on the jack stands.
The jack stands should not allow the machine to move
when the engine is running and the drive wheels are rotat-
ing. Use only certified jack stands. Use only appropriate
jack stands, with a minimum weight rating of 2000
pounds to block the unit up. Use in pairs only. Follow the
instructions supplied with the vehicle stands.
WARNING
Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or
wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them.
WARNING
Failure to correctly torque the bolt may result in the loss
of the blade which can cause serious injury.
Figure 3-1
Existing
hardware
Torque to
48 ft.-lbs.
Blade