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Model 455- Trac-Vac Assembly Instructions
1.
Slip axle pin (9) thru frame (1) support tube and wheel (8), trapping one ¾” flatwasher and one spacer (31) on each
side of wheel. Place one ¾” flatwasher on each end of axle pin and secure with 1/8” cotter key.
Fig. 1
2.
Slip ¾” nylon washer (30) over caster yoke (7) assembly pin. Slip ¾” flatwasher over pin. Insert caster pin thru rear
frame support tube. Slip ¾” flatwasher over pin and secure assembly with 1/8” cotter key.
Fig. 2
3.
With turbine housing (3) facing front of frame, align engine with engine plate holes and secure with four 5/16” x 1 ¼”
bolts and 5/16” locknuts.
Fig. 3
4.
Place vac assembly beside tractor with engine to the front. Front wheel of vac
must
align with drive wheel of mower.
Fig. 4
5.
Attach mounting kit to tractor. See instructions supplied with each mounting kit.
6.
Align rear frame tube with swingarm tube and slip frame link (10) thru. Secure with ¼” lynch pin (#).
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If necessary, adjust swivel arm (11) until frame parallels tractor.
Fig. 6
7.
With vertical support (12) in position, slip lower brackets over frame tube. Secure with 3/8” x 2 ½” bolt and whizlock
nut. Do not tighten.
Fig. 7
8.
Spin 5/16” hexnuts onto eyebolts (23). Fit eyebolts thru eyebolt brackets on vertical support and secure with 5/16”
whizlock nuts.
Fig. 8
9.
Place molded top assembly on top of container. Align pivot hole on top support to pivot hole on vertical upright.
Secure with ½” x 2 ¼” bolt and ½” nylock nut. Tighten until slight drag is felt when pivoting top. Pivot upwards until
springs (22) can be attached to spring retainer on top support and onto eyebolts. Lower top assembly and slip clevis
pin (29) thru locking pin hole. Secure with 1/8” x 1” cotter key. With container sitting flat on frame, tighten bolts at
base of vertical upright.
Fig. 9
10.
Align slots on container latch (19) to holes on molded top and secure with ¼” x ½” truss screws and whizlocks.
Fig. 10
11.
Peel paper backing away from seal (13). Apply adhesive surface to lip on bottom of molded top as shown.
Fig. 11
12.
Fit filter (17) over filter support assembly (16).
Fig. 12
13.
Slide intake nozzle (24) thru intake opening of molded top with lip inside. Slip 6” x 28” hose (26) over intake nozzle.
Seat hose against molded top and secure with 6” band clamp (25).
Fig. 13
14.
Slip free end of 6” x 28” hose over turbine housing (3) neck and secure with 6” band clamp.
Fig. 14
15.
Attach chute to deck opening on tractor with pins or bolts supplied.
Fig. 15
16.
Slip one end of 8” x 30” hose (27) over chute and secure with 8” band clamp (28). Slip remaining end of hose over
turbine inlet (6) and secure with 8” band clamp. If necessary, trim off excess hose.
Fig. 16
17.
Grease all zerk fittings. Read engine operating instructions and service engine before starting.
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