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BLOWER COLLECTOR & REMOVAL

B

A

A

Figure 27.  Remove Belt
A. Knob
B.  Deck Guard Top
C. Idler Arm Lever

Blower & Collector Removal

 1.  Remove the knobs (A, Figure 27) securing the 

deck guard top (B) to the deck guard.

 2.  Pull the blower idler arm lever (C) forward to 

release the belt tension and remove the belt from 
the spindle pulley.

 3.  Reinstall the deck guard top and secure with the 

knobs.

 4.  Loosen the lower clamp securing the hose to 

the blower outlet and remove the hose from the 
blower.  See Figure 28.

 5.  Pull the quick pins on the blower mount and 

remove the blower from the mower deck.

 6.  Reinstall the discharge chute (A, Figure 29), 

torsion spring (B), 5/16” fender washer (C), spring 
spacer (D) and secure with the supplied quick 
attach rod (E) and hairpin clips (F).

 7.  Empty the grass collector bags and reinstall in the 

bagger frame.

 8.  Remove the hitch pin (A, Figure 30) and hair pin 

clip (B) securing the mount frame (C) to the mount 
plate.

 9.  Lift the bagger unit up and off of the mount plate.

C

Figure 28.  Remove Hose
A. Lower Clamp

A

Figure 30.  Remove Hitch Pins
A. Hitch Pin
B.  Hair Pin Clip
C. Mount Frame

A

B

E

A

Figure 29.  Reinstall Discharge Chute
A. Discharge Chute
B. Torsion Spring
C.  5/16” Fender Washer
D. Spring Spacer
E.  Quick Attach Rod
F. Hairpin Clip

B

F

B

C

D

Summary of Contents for 5046864

Page 1: ...AST Vac Blower 5900800 FAST Vac Blower 5300017 Bagger Mount Adapter 5300017 Bagger Mount Adapter 5046864 3 Bag Hood Mount 5046864 3 Bag Hood Mount 5301858 Blower Mount 5303294 Blower Mount 5300189 Wei...

Page 2: ...y match your unit Contact Information Briggs Stratton Power Products Group LLC PO Box 702 Milwaukee WI 53201 0702 www simplicitymfg com Copyright 2014 Briggs Stratton Power Products Group LLC Milwauke...

Page 3: ...and wear during normal use Inspect the bag periodically for tears holes or weak spots and replace with a new bag that meets manufacturer s durability standards If the mower stalls or the turbo blower...

Page 4: ...ty decals WARNING If any safety decals become worn or damaged and cannot be read order replacement decals from your dealer Previous Units with Text Decals A B C D A Part Number 3046850 Decal Danger Wa...

Page 5: ...collection system installed and latched closed Warning Amputation and thrown objects hazard Disengage the blower blades and remove the ignition key wait for all parts to stop before disconnecting or...

Page 6: ...m container with engine running Do not operate with blower or collection system tube unlatched or missing Operate only with both the entire collection system and front counterbalance weights installed...

Page 7: ...ebris from the screen on the underside of the lid Note The lid screen can be partially removed for easier cleaning and should be cleaned regularly The blower housing and tube should be removed for cle...

Page 8: ...ardware and tighten securely 6 Remove the jack from under the suspension cross member 7 Remove the jack stands from under the machine Figure 1 Rear Suspension Adjustments POSITION 1 FACTORY SET POSITI...

Page 9: ...igure 2 Remove Chute Guard A Discharge Chute B Chute Mount Rod C Torsion Spring D 5 16 Fender Washer E Spring Spacer F Deck Guard A 4 Examine the discharge chute mount bracket on the mower deck see Fi...

Page 10: ...pins w lanyards fit into the same holes that the chute mount rod was installed 2 Loosen the two 2 5 16 nylock flange nuts A Figure 6 and the two 2 1 4 nylock flange nuts B that secure the deflector br...

Page 11: ...described in Figure 9 Install the 1 4 x 1 1 2 long key not shown in the pulley 7 Align the pulley groove with the appropriate slot as described in Figure 9 Tighten the set screws in the pulley 8 Repo...

Page 12: ...er bar counter clockwise which will relieve the tension on the belt exerted from the idler arm 2 Slide the drive belt over the edge of the stationary idler pulley B Carefully release the tension on th...

Page 13: ...proper belt routing It may be required to loosen the idler pulley mounting hardware to get the belt past the belt keeps NOTE The gray area denotes the flat side of the belt V side of belt must contact...

Page 14: ...INSTALLATION A B C C Figure 18 Install Guards A Blower Belt Guard B Deck Guard Top C Knob 5 Install the blower belt guard A Figure 18 and secure with the flange head bolts previously removed 6 Instal...

Page 15: ...nylock flange nuts D 2 Install the mount plate onto the bumper 3 Install the mount spacers E between the adapter plate and mount plate as shown and loosely secure with the 3 8 16 x 2 1 2 bolts F and 3...

Page 16: ...tube pointing down to the back plate and secure with four 5 16 18 x 1 bolts E 5 16 washers C and 5 16 18 nylon lock nuts B 2 Install the hose G onto the blower and secure with the removable clamp wit...

Page 17: ...e 22 Hook the bags A on the back plate B Note If desired the bags can be lined with 30 gallon trash bags for easy disposal 2 See Figure 23 Set the cover A on top of the bags B and align the hinges C 3...

Page 18: ...er A Weight Carrier B 1 2 20 x 1 1 4 Bolt C 1 2 SAE Washer D 1 2 20 Nylon Lock Nut E Weight F Retaining Pin G Hairpin Clip Weight Mount Installation Cobalt Series Install Weight Carrier 1 Install the...

Page 19: ...he quick pins on the blower mount and remove the blower from the mower deck 6 Reinstall the discharge chute A Figure 29 torsion spring B 5 16 fender washer C spring spacer D and secure with the suppli...

Page 20: ...ton Power Products Group LLC PO Box 702 Milwaukee WI 53201 0702 www simplicitymfg com Copyright 2014 Briggs Stratton Power Products Group LLC Milwaukee WI USA All rights reserved SIMPLICITY is a trade...

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