Not for
Reproduction
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3. Use a suitable tool, such as a broom handle, to clear the
obstruction from the blower.
4. When the obstruction is cleared, re-install the discharge
hose onto the blower outlet and secure in place.
If the collector inlet is plugged:
1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the
PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the ignition and
remove the ignition key.
2. Release the discharge hose from the blower outlet and
remove the discharge hose from the blower.
3. Rotate the discharge hose (and tube extension, if
equipped) and remove them from the hopper.
4. Use a suitable too such as a broom handle, to clear the
obstruction from the collector inlet.
5. Shake the discharge hose to loosen and remove the clog
from the discharge hose.
6. When the obstruction is cleared, re-install the discharge
hose to the hopper and the blower outlet and secure in
place.
Collector System Removal
See the blower's operator's manual included with the blower
mount for instructions on removing the blower from the
mower deck. Whenever the collector is removed from the
unit, the blower, and the blower mount must also be removed,
and the mower deck's discharge chute must be re-installed.
1. Using the two (2) rubber straps, disconnect the discharge
hose from the blower (A, Figure 54)
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2. Place the winch and mount assembly (C, Figure 55) into
the tube of the winch quick mount (D).
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3. Place the winch lock lever in the middle position (A,
Figure 56) this will allow you to pull the winch hook (E,
Figure 55) to the hopper.
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4. Install the winch hook into the winch anchor bracket (F,
Figure 55). The winch hook must be facing upwards so
that the latch bar (G) closes on top of the winch anchor
bracket.
5. Place the winch lock lever in the upright position (B,
Figure 56) and rotate the winch handle
clockwise
so that
the winch is holding the hopper in the upright position.
6. Remove the two hitch pins (H, Figure 55) that secure the
hopper to the hopper mount.
