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Figure 7

1.

Left hopper mounting
bracket

2.

Air cleaner assembly

Steps 7 thru 10 are used only on GM1000L and GM 228
traction units. 

7. Using dimensions shown in figure 8, locate, mark and

cut a notch in left and right hopper mounting brackets.

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1.50”

1.06”

1.75”

Figure 8

1.

Left hopper mounting
bracket

2.

Right hopper mounting
bracket

8. Using mounting holes in left side of frame, secure left

hopper mounting bracket to frame with (4) 5/16 – 18 x
1–1/4” capscrews and locknuts (Fig. 9). Notch in
bracket to fit around hood latch.

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Figure 9

1.

Left hopper mounting
bracket

2.

Hood latch

9. Secure top of right hopper mounting bracket to right

side of machine with (2) 3/8–16 x 1” lg. capscrews and
3/8” lockwashers (Fig. 10). Notch in bracket to fit
around hood latch.

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Figure 10

1.

Right hopper mounting
bracket

2.

Coupler bracket

10. Secure bottom of bracket and coupler bracket to frame

with (2) 3/8–16 x 1” lg. capscrews and locknuts
(Fig. 10).

11. Position rear hopper bracket on rear frame, as shown in

figure 11, aligning (2) bottom mounting holes with
holes in frame. Using bracket as a guide, locate, mark
and drill the remaining (2) 9/16” dia. holes in rear
frame.

12. Mount top of rear hopper bracket to frame using (2)

1/2–13 x 1–1/4” Ig. capscrews, mounting strap and (2)
1/2 – 13 locknuts (Fig. 11). Strap to be positioned
between frame and bracket.

Summary of Contents for Groundsmaster 200 Series

Page 1: ...ght in moving parts Always wear long pants and substantial shoes Wearing safety glasses safety shoes and a helmet is advisable and required by some local ordinances and insurance regulations Be sure i...

Page 2: ...unit for damage and defective parts Repair any damage before restarting the engine and operating the cutting unit Assure cutting unit blades are in good condition and blade bolts are torqued to proper...

Page 3: ...mage If fluid is ejected into the skin it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may result Before disconnecting or performing any work...

Page 4: ...e ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance 4 Tipping hazard keep the hopper lowered while moving the machine and do not dump the hopper over a drop off or emba...

Page 5: ...rance is required for dumping 2 Crushing hazard do not get under the hopper as it lowers and keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine 3 Tipping hazard keep the hopper lowered while moving the...

Page 6: ...ay have already been assembled at factory Description Qty Use Control Valve Assembly Control Valve Handle Control Valve Pivot Lever Roll Pin Clevis Pin Cotter Pin Tube Assembly Tube Assembly Capscrew...

Page 7: ...sher 1 2 Locknut 1 2 13 Disconnect Pin Welded Mounting Pin Long Welded Mounting Pin Short Self Tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 3 4 Ig 1 1 4 4 4 4 1 1 4 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 4 1 1 1 2 Install Frame Assembly Wire Harne...

Page 8: ...t Short Flat Long Screw 10 24 x 1 Ig Flange Nut 10 24 1 1 1 1 2 8 8 Install in Chute Opening of Hopper Decal Warning Decal Valve Operation 1 1 Mount on Seat Frame Wheel Weight Threaded Rod Lockwasher...

Page 9: ...sitioned on right fender use it as a template to locate mark and drill 3 17 64 dia holes in right fender Fig 2 Tube assembly must be at least 1 3 4 from frame 10 Secure valve assembly and pivot lever...

Page 10: ...and drill 3 17 64 dia holes fender 6 Mount right control valve tube assembly to auxiliary valve 7 Connect 20 hose supplied in kit to right control valve tube assembly and P2 port on counterbalance val...

Page 11: ...g bracket 2 Hood latch 9 Secure top of right hopper mounting bracket to right side of machine with 2 3 8 16 x 1 lg capscrews and 3 8 lockwashers Fig 10 Notch in bracket to fit around hood latch 1 2 Fi...

Page 12: ...4 Figure 13 1 Arm assembly 2 Main lift arm assembly 3 Short pin on left side 4 Long pin on right side Connect Hydraulic Hoses 1 Slide loop end of dust plug over end of hydraulic hose from bottom valve...

Page 13: ...tch Fig 15 mounted to frame tube Plug harness into switch 1 Figure 15 1 Hopper switch 5 Secure harness to stationary frame components with cable ties Mount Hopper Skid Plate GM1000L ONLY 1 Using dimen...

Page 14: ...ft inside lip of hopper opening with a long flat 3 10 24 X 1 Ig screws and 10 24 flange nuts Fig 20 1 2 4 5 2 3 Figure 20 1 Wide shield 2 Long flat 3 Narrow shield 4 Narrow shield 5 Short flat 2 Secur...

Page 15: ...e in place with 1 2 Iockwashers and hex nuts Fig 22 1 2 Figure 22 1 Wheel weight 2 Threaded rod 5 Place wheel weight over ends of threaded rods and secure in place with flatwashers Iockwashers and hex...

Page 16: ...Unit Operator s Manual for operation of each Use care to avoid collision between hopper and any stationary objects Always trim with left side of cutting unit Caution 1 Inflate all tires on traction u...

Page 17: ...r have a helper assist you 7 Remove disconnect pin securing rear of frame to machine Slide frame off machine 8 To prevent contamination of hydraulic lines connect hopper lines together 9 Insert dust c...

Page 18: ...ors baffles and shields for wear and replace as needed 2 Clean grass clippings from hopper chute blower and cutting unit after each use Wash underside of cutting unit daily with hose An excessive buil...

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Page 20: ...contamination use of unapproved coolants lubricants additives or chemicals etc Normal wear and tear items Normal wear and tear includes but is not limited to damage to seats due to wear or abrasion wo...

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