Excel Two Bag Catcher, Operator'S Manual

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Assembly
NOTE: Refer to illustrated parts listings when assembling
the unit.
WARNING: Allow engine and muffler to cool
before assembling the unit to the mower.
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 rotating.
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. Fol-
low the instructions supplied with the vehicle
stands.
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
and shut off the ignition switch and remove the key
from the switch. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Block up mower on jack stands to access blades.
2. Remove the discharge chute and discharge chute plate.
NOTE:
Retain these parts as they will be re-installed
when the Catcher is removed.
3. For 48" mowers with serial numbers prior to
11010000, the discharge opening will require
modification. Align the supplied template with the
front surface of the deck and edge of discharge
opening. Figure 3-1 Mark the deck by tracing the
inside edge of the template and trim the opening.
Figure 3-1 Grind cut edges smooth and paint all bare
metal.
4. 48"/54" Decks only: Attach the chute baffle to the
catcher chute. Do not tighten hardware at this time.
Figure 3-2
Attach the catcher chute and chute plate to deck.
Adjust baffle to fully close off the deck discharge
opening. Tighten all hardware. Figure 3-2
112678 FRAME BRACE, RH 1
054502 NT .375-16 8
080655 CS .375-16 X 1.50 HX G5 2
767962 FW .531 X 1.063 X .09 6
112707 SHIELD 1
008193 NT .500-13 UNT LK 3
111544 WEIGHT PLATE 6
111462 DEFLECTOR 1
077859 CS .500-13 X 3.25 HX G5 2
112655 CATCHER SUPPORT 1
602677 6.00" X 31.0" FLEX TUBE 1
N/A 2 BAG CATCHER 1
034272 NT .312-18 3
086660 NT .375-16 NY 2
025395 CB .375-16 X 1.00 2
036236 CS .312-18 X 1.00 3
768523 FW .343 X .687 X .051 6
602595 CATCHER CHUTE 1
112468 CATCHER BAFFLE 1
112462 CATCHER CHUTE BRACE 1
602416 MOWER BLADE (20.50") 1
112680 FRAME BRACE, LH ROPS 1
112681 FRAME BRACE, RH ROPS 1
077859 CS .500-13X3.250 HX G5 4
023317 NT .500-13 UNT LK G8 ZN 4
773275 BUSHING SPACER 2
000398 CLAMP 1
016410 CS .375-16 X 2.00 G5 ZN 1
016899 NT .375-16 HXFLK ZN 1
Part No. Description Qty
Figure 3-1
Figure 3-2
Align
Trim
Template
Catcher
baffle
FW .343 x .687
NT .375-16
Nylok
FW .343 x .687
CB .375 x 1
Catcher
chute
48"/54" Decks
Chute brace
NT .312-18
FW .406 x .812
CS .312 x 1