Operation
WARNING
Caster or toe board weights installed without
the collection system may cause loss of
traction and steering control. Loss of control
can result in an accident which may cause
death, injury, or property damage.
Install caster or toe board weights ONLY
when the collection system is installed.
12.
The machine can now be used for side discharge
mowing.
Collection System Installation
Important:
Verify that the reinforced bumpers
are installed on your unit prior to operation.
Important:
Due to the added weight of the
UltraVac, it is important to ensure the parking
brake on your mower is adjusted properly. Before
installing the UltraVac, make sure to re-adjust
the parking brake on your mower as outlined in
the “Adjusting the Parking Brake” procedure in
the Maintenance section of the tractor Operator's
manual.
1.
Stop engine, remove key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop. Engage parking brake.
2.
Remove hairpin and chute pivot pin. Remove
discharge deflector. Pivot pin and hair pin may be
stored in the pivot holes of the discharge deflector
during bagging operation.
3.
Lay the hopper assembly down as shown in
Figure 10.
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Figure 10
1.
Lower mount bar
2.
Frame notch
Note:
For 7-Bushel Units
: Make sure the
handle is unfolded before installing the hopper
assembly.
4.
Remove the hairpin from the mount pin and pull
the mount pin out of the frame mount barrel.
5.
Pick up the frame legs and hook the notch onto
the lower mount bar (see Figure 10).
6.
Lift the hopper assembly and pivot it upward
toward the back of the unit (see Figure 11).
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Figure 11
1.
Rotate hopper assembly
5.
Frame mount barrel
2.
Rear bumper
6.
Hairpin
3.
Mount bracket
7.
Mount pin
4.
Opening
7.
Continue to push the hopper assembly forward
until it contacts the mount bracket.
8.
Adjust the exhaust diverter up or down in the
slots so it fits over the muffler.
9.
If needed, install washers between the exhaust
diverter and the frame to space the guard outward.
10.
Install the mount pin into the frame mount
barrel. Make sure that it extends into the opening
between the rear bumper and the mount bracket
(see Figure 11).
11.
Align the holes in the mount pin and frame mount
barrel and insert the hairpin to lock the hopper
assembly into place.
12.
Tighten the hardware on the exhaust diverter.
13.
If the handle was removed on the 11-Bushel unit,
install the handle assembly to the unit by fastening
the bolt and nut as shown in Figure 12. Unlatch
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