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Remove the discharge chute from the deck. (Deck 

1. 

configuration will vary by size and model)
Lower deck to the lowest cutting position.

2. 

Remove the right hand (discharge side) belt cover 

3. 

from the deck.
Relieve the tension from the deck belt and remove 

4. 

from the center deck pulley. 
(See Operator’s Manual if necessary)

ASSEMBLY

1

INSTALLING DRIVE PULLEY

2

MOUNTING BLOWER ASSEMBLY

Outer Pulley Cover

Bolt

Nut

Rear Mount Bracket

Contact Area

Remove the nut securing the right hand deck 

5. 

pulley to the spindle.
Install drive pulley included in collection system kit 

6. 

on top of the current deck pulley.
Reinstall the nut on the spindle and torque to 55-

7. 

75 ft/lbs.
Reinstall the deck belt.

8. 

Deck Height Adjustment

Belt Cover

Discharge Chute

Drive Pulley

Position blower over the discharge tabs on the 

1. 

deck and set blower onto the deck.
Be sure the blower is sitting flush against the 

2. 

outside of the deck.

Install the front mount bracket to the deck with the 

3. 

bolt, washers and nut supplied with the kit.

Summary of Contents for 966412801

Page 1: ...Blower Kit 42 Collection System 966412801 Operator and Parts Manual ...

Page 2: ...LES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR BLOWER SYSTEM Compare the illustrations with the carton contents to familiarize yourself with the parts before starting the assembly Study the operating instructions and safety precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Grass Catcher and to prevent injury to yourself and others Save this manual for future reference The operation of any mower...

Page 3: ...ft hand LH are mentioned in this manual it means when you are seated on the mower in the operator s position Upper Chute Bag Dump Indicator Blower Housing Middle Chute CONTAINER CONTENTS Blower Assembly Drive Pulley Belt Shield Belt Mounting Brackets Bag of Hardware Belt Cover CAUTION BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO MOWER Set parking brake Place motion control levers in NEUTRAL position Turn ig...

Page 4: ...arge percentage of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury DO NOT operate mower with grass catcher unless the front weights are installed Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris buildup which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower ...

Page 5: ...e machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame such as a water heater Never run a machine inside a closed area Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check there proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris buildup Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to c...

Page 6: ...t Nut Rear Mount Bracket Contact Area Remove the nut securing the right hand deck 5 pulley to the spindle Install drive pulley included in collection system kit 6 on top of the current deck pulley Reinstall the nut on the spindle and torque to 55 7 75 ft lbs Reinstall the deck belt 8 Deck Height Adjustment Belt Cover Discharge Chute Drive Pulley Position blower over the discharge tabs on the 1 dec...

Page 7: ... Outer Pulley Cover Deck Belt Shield Belt Cover Tab Middle Chute Latch Place the deck belt shield on the deck over the 1 drive pulley and secure with hardware removed from steel belt shield Place retainer on the outer pulley cover 2 Align the tab end of the belt cover into the slot on 3 the deck belt shield and the other end over the end of the outer pulley cover Secure with knob 4 Using the hacks...

Page 8: ...lace cap ASSEMBLY 7INSTALLING BAGGER MOUNT 8MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY 9INSTALLING SPACER PLUGS Using hardware provided in kit attach support 1 mount to unit Attach hanger bracket to support mount Do not 2 fully tighten nuts at this time Secure rear end of support straps to outside of 3 hanger assembly Set reinforcement plates to the outside of the tank brackets and fasten front end of support strap ...

Page 9: ...rt 2 tubes Support Frame Latch Handle WARNING DO NOT operate mower unless containers are properly installed Containers are subject to wear and deterioration Check containers frequently replace when cracked or damaged Use only a recommended replacement containers 11CHUTE HOOD INSTALLATION 10CONTAINER INSTALLATION Latch upper chute to middle chute 1 Insert upper chute into gasketed opening on the 2 ...

Page 10: ...he bag draped over upper lip of the Container for replacement bags refer to REPLACEMENT PARTS g Repeat for other container h Reinstall containers making sure right container overlaps left container at center supports i Close cover and secure latches over center support tubes Avoid cutting wet grass or in the morning while the dew is still heavy Grass clippings collected under these conditions tend...

Page 11: ...projectiles STORAGE When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grass leaves etc Store in a clean dry place CAUTION Do not leave grass in bagger containers Empty containers after each use and before storing Failure to do so may result in spontaneous combustion which could develop into a fire CAUTION Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage...

Page 12: ... Torque to 30 ft lbs 15 16 17 18 19 24 21 22 23 39 26 25 29 30 38 28 20 1 2 3 6 10 12 14 15 23 33 34 35 36 31 44 32 37 44 11 40 47 48 50 51 52 48 51 42 45 46 27 49 48 41 45 40 47 44 55 11 59 56 40 56 11 53 12 57 54 43 43 58 61 60 62 63 64 ...

Page 13: ...30316 28 1 SHAFT IMPELLER 539 105826 29 1 BOLT HEX 5 16 18 x 7 539 130344 30 1 HOUSING w DECALS 539 130324 31 1 PULLEY 539 130335 32 1 MOUNT IDLER UPPER 539 130336 33 1 MOUNT IDLER LOWER 539 130337 34 1 ARM IDLER 539 130338 35 1 ARM TENSION 539 130339 36 1 BRACKET MOUNT FRONT 539 130340 37 1 BRACKET MOUNT REAR 539 130341 38 1 PLATE OUTER 539 130346 39 1 KEEPER 539 200282 40 3 NUT 3 8 16 HEX JAM NY...

Page 14: ...14 REPAIR PARTS 6 5 4 4 3 1 9 2 12 10 7 8 11 REPAIR PARTS ...

Page 15: ...539 108082 2 1 INDICATOR BAG DUMP 539 108083 3 2 SCREW 10 24 x 11 8 539 108084 4 3 WASHER 3 16 x x 16 GA 539 108085 5 2 SPACER SPLIT 539 108086 6 2 NUT 10 24 ACORN REPAIR PARTS 539 108088 7 1 LATCH HOOD 539 108089 8 1 WELD NUT PLATED 522 739202 9 1 CHUTE UPPER 539 109552 10 2 WASHER 3 16 LOCK 539 130294 11 1 CHUTE MIDDLE 539 976952 12 1 SCREW 10 24 x 5 8 RD hd ...

Page 16: ...16 REPAIR PARTS 1 3 7 4 5 8 18 11 14 15 16 10 12 6 2 17 5 5 9 13 17 20 21 22 24 23 28 27 26 25 29 30 19 23 ...

Page 17: ...179746 11 1 BAGGER FRAME 532 192786 12 1 PIN HINGE 532 400226 13 2 CONTAINER SOFT BAG 539 105408 14 8 WASHER 10 FLAT 539 976977 15 4 NUT 10 24 HEX NYLOC 539 106312 16 4 SCREW 10 24 x 539 108086 17 9 NUT 10 24 ACORN 532 127534 18 1 GASKET 539 990188 19 6 WASHER 5 16 SAE 522 801301 20 1 SPACER PLUG 539 112899 21 12 NUT 5 16 18 FLANGE NYLOC 539 100472 22 2 BOLT RD HD 5 16 18 x 1 539 990209 23 4 BOLT ...

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