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3.1 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
-NOTE-
Use the illustrated parts list as a part number
reference when following the assembly
instructions.
1. Remove all packaging materials. Lay out the
mounting hardware and the catcher assembly
parts for easy access. Prepare the work area
making sure that it is a clean, safe environment.
2. Remove the discharge chute from the cutter
deck. See Figure 3-1.
-
NOTE-
Do not discard the discharge chute or
mounting hardware. The discharge chute
MUST be reinstalled anytime the grass
catcher has been removed from the machine.
FIGURE 3-1
RIGHT SIDE OF 52"
CUTTER DECK SHOWN
(Note: Some parts not shown for viewing purposes.)
REMOVE DISCHARGE
CHUTE AND
HARDWARE
REMOVE EXISTING
RT. SIDE BELT
COVER
INSTALL PULLEY
ON RH SPINDLE SHAFT -
ON TOP OF EXISTING
SPINDLE DRIVE
PULLEY
REMOVE (2)
U-NUTS
WARNING
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCHING
KIT, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED
3. Remove the right side belt cover to gain access
to the spindle assembly. Remove the u-nuts
from the cutter deck bracket. See Figure 3-1.
4. Install the grass catcher pulley onto the spindle
assembly. Apply loctite to both pulley setscrews
and tighten. See Figure 3-1.
6. Install the blower mounting bracket to the deck
using 1/2-13 x 1-1/2" hex head bolts (p/n 04001-
71), 1/2" spring lockwashers (p/n 04030-06), and
1/2-13 elastic stop nuts (p/n 04021-07). See
Figure 3-3, Page 4. Do not fully tighten the
hardware at this time.
7. This step is for 52" cutter decks only.
Block the right front side on the cutter deck and
remove the hang chain. Install the deck lift link.
Secure using hex head bolts (p/n 04001-32,
04001-20), flatwashers (p/n 04041-07), spacers
(p/n 43212), and serrated flange nuts (p/n 04019-
04). See Figure 3-3, page 3.
5. Remove the "Custom-Cut" and "Turbo" baffles
from the cutter deck. Using the original
hardware, install the new "Front" and "Turbo"
baffles. See Figure 3-2.
FIGURE 3-2
-NOTE-
Do not discard the original "Custom-Cut"
or "Turbo" baffles. These baffles may be
reinstalled anytime the grass catcher has
been removed from the machine.
UNDER SIDE OF
VELOCITY-PLUS
CUTTER DECK SHOWN
Front Baffle
52V - 424402
61V - 424403
Turbo Baffle
52V - 424211
61V - 424212
