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ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
Installing the Bagger Chute - 50”/54” Models
When installing the bagger chute, two different installation instructions exist. For
the 50” and 54” fabricated deck units, the bagger chute mounts directly onto the
cutting deck. For the 50” and 54” stamped decks, an adapter must first be installed.
Be sure to follow the instructions that pertain to the unit you are installing this
bagger on.
On 50”/54” Fabricated Deck
Units:
1.
Raise the deck to its highest
position.
2.
Raise the discharge chute (1 in
Figure 22) on the deck and hold
it while you position the bagger
chute over the discharge chute
opening.
3.
Insert the bagger chute mounting
rod (2) into the hole provided in
the deck wheel mount as shown
in the inset of Figure 22.
4.
Pivot the bagger chute rearward
until the hole in the bagger chute
aligns with the pin on the deck.
Move the bagger chute down
onto that pin as shown in 3 of
Figure 22.
5.
Secure the bagger chute to the
cutting deck using a wing knob
from cart collection support
assembly 689-02019. Refer to
Figure 23.
On 50”/54” Stamped Decks:
1.
Raise the deck to its highest
position.
2.
Remove the deck pin rubber
protective cap (1) in Figure 24.
3.
Raise the discharge chute (2 in
Figure 24) on the deck and hold
it while you install the bagger
chute adapter (3) onto the deck as
shown in Figure 24.
4.
Insert the bagger chute mounting
rod (1) into the hole provided in
the deck wheel mount as shown
in the inset of Figure 25.
5.
Pivot the bagger chute rearward
until the hole in the bagger chute
elbow aligns with the pin on the
bagger chute adapter. Move the
bagger chute down onto that pin
as shown in 2 of Figure 25.
6.
Secure the bagger chute elbow to
the cutting deck using a wing
knob from cart collection support
assembly 689-02019. Refer to
Figure 26.
Installing the Hose
1.
Thread end of hose (764-05335) without
hose end (731-12353A) securely into the
bag vent. There are
two tabs on the lower
inside part of the bag vent to allow for
secure threading. See Figure 27.
NOTE:
The hose and bag vent are
left-hand
threaded
. Thread counterclockwise until secure.
2.
Lift by the hose end handles. Slide the hose
over the bagger chute mounted on the
cutting deck, as shown in Figure 28.
3.
Make sure the connection is
secure and there are no gaps
between the hose and the bagger
chute.
NOTE:
If open, zip the mesh cover of
the leaf collection system closed prior to
operation.
Installing the
Jackknife Plate Assembly
WARNING
Before beginning installation, place the mower on a firm and level surface,
set the parking brake, place the PTO in the disengaged (OFF) position, stop
the engine/motor and remove the key to prevent unintended starting.
1.
Stack top/bottom stop plates and center stop
plate as shown in Figure 29. Secure with two hex
head screws and two hex nuts.
2.
Using a 9/16” wrench or socket on the screws
and a 9/16” box wrench on the nuts, tighten to
secure.
3.
If cart is attached to mower, remove bowtie clip
from mounting pin and remove pin from mower
hitch.
4.
Slide jackknife assembly on hitch, aligning holes.
NOTE:
Top plate should be above hitch and bottom plate
should be below hitch.
5.
Lay tongue of cart on top of
jackknife plate assembly, aligning
hole in tongue with the holes in
the jackknife plate assembly.
6.
Insert mounting pin and secure
with bowtie clip as shown in
Figure 30.
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Figure 22
Figure 23
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Figure 24
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Figure 25
Figure 26
Figure 27
Figure 28
Figure 29
Figure 30
