EZ / MZ Collection System (Fab Deck) 42"/ 48"/ 52"/ 61" Operator's Manual Operator's 2008-01 Manual O0803001
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES............................................................................................................................4 CARTON CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................7 ASSEMBLY ...................................................................................................................................8 OPERATION........................................................................
SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS DANGER ! THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 Read, understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine.
SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS DO NOT • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. • Do not mow near drop-off, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding. • Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. • III.
SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • NEVER allow children to operate the machine. Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. Do not drive in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS • Remove all parts and packing materials from carton.
ASSEMBLY 1 2 INSTALLING DRIVE PULLEY 1. Remove the discharge chute from the deck. (Deck configuration will vary by size and model) 2. Lower deck to the lowest cutting position. 3. Remove the right hand (discharge side) belt cover from the deck. 4. Relieve the tension from the deck belt and remove from the center deck pulley. (See Operator’s Manual if necessary) TRIMMING BLOWER (52" and 61" decks only) 1. Place blower assembly on secure table or stable surface. 2.
ASSEMBLY 3 MOUNTING BLOWER ASSEMBLY 1. Position blower over the discharge tabs on the deck and set blower onto the deck. 2. Be sure the blower is sitting flush against the outside of the deck. NOTE: The rear mount bracket is designed to fit all deck sizes. 4 INSTALLING DRIVE BELT 1. Make sure the tension release lever is forward or disengaged. 2. Place the belt over the pulley on the deck. Refer to illustration for proper routing. 3. Move the tension release arm to the rear and engage in the latch.
ASSEMBLY 5 TRIMMING BELT COVER (42" and 48" decks only) 1. Using the hacksaw, trim the belt cover along the dashed line. Belt Cover 42/48 Trim Line 6 INSTALLING BELT COVERS 1. Place the deck belt shield on the deck over the drive pulley and secure with hardware removed from steel belt shield. 2. Place retainer on the outer pulley cover. 3. Align the tab end of the belt cover into the slot on the deck belt shield and the other end over the end of the outer pulley cover. 4. Secure with knob.
ASSEMBLY 7 9 TRIMMING MIDDLE CHUTE (42" and 48" decks only) 1. Using the hacksaw, trim along the dashed line. 2. Locate the middle chute, flat washer, hood latch, weld nut, lock washer and machine screw from kit. 3. Install in the appropriate hole at the upper end of the middle chute, according to deck size. Machine Screw INSTALLING BAGGER MOUNT 2 Bin Collector 1. Remove the top right mount strap from the rear of the mower and save hardware. 2.
ASSEMBLY 10 INSTALLING BAGGER MOUNT 3 Bin Collector 1. Remove the four carriage bolts indicated from the rear guard. 3. Remove the front carriage bolts securing the top mount straps to the frame. 4. Install kit mount straps between the mount tube and frame as shown in the illustration. The front side of the kit mount straps should be on the inside of the mower frame. NOTE: Models with vertically mounted muffler will not use the right mount strap. 3. Tighten all hardware.
ASSEMBLY 11 INSTALLING CHUTE SUPPORT 3 Bin System only 1. Position upper chute support against bagger inlet, flush at outer edges. See Illustration. 2. Using support as a template, drill two 3/8 holes into bagger hood. 3. Secure upper chute support to hood with hex bolts, washers and nyloc nuts.
ASSEMBLY 12 INSTALLING WEIGHT KITS Units with one weight plate Units with two or more weight plates 1. Bolt one (1) weight plate and two (2) weight brackets together using four (4) 1¼" bolts and four (4) nuts. 2. Slide both weight brackets over the front tube on the frame. Be sure to position in the center of the frame. 3. Secure with four (4) 2¾" bolts and four (4) nuts. 1. Bolt weight plates to weight brackets using four (4) 1¾" bolts and four (4) nuts. 2.
ASSEMBLY 13 14 MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (2 BAG SYSTEM) NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish assistance from another person for mounting the cover assembly to mower. 1. Position cover assembly on ground behind mower. 2. Lift and rotate cover to align the cover bracket with hanger bracket and slide the cover down until secure.
OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING Follow the mower operation instructions in you mower operator’s manual. When operating your grass catcher on a lawn where grass and leaf bagging equipment has not been used, you are picking up thatch and debris that has accumulated for long periods of time. The amount collected and the total time of operation may be greater than you will experience with regular use of your grass catcher. • Always run throttle at full speed when bagging.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • Before each use check for loose fasteners. • Clean unit thoroughly after each use. BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades. • See BLADE CARE instructions in your mower operator’s manual. CAUTION BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE, SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Set parking brake. • Place motion control levers in “NEUTRAL” position.
PARTS 2 12 11 9 4 4 5 6 10 8 7 5 4 6 3 3 1 ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ... 539 108081 ... 1 ... SCREW, SPEC 10- 14 x ½ 7 ... 539 108088 ... 1 ... LATCH, HOOD 2 ... 539 108082 ... 1 ... BAG DUMP INDICATOR 8 ... 539 108089 ... 1 ... PLATED, WELD NUT 1 3 ... 539 108083 ... 2 ... SCREW, 10- 24 x 1 /8 3 9 ... 539 108141 ... 1 ... CHUTE, UPPER 4 ... 539 108084 ... 3 ... WASHER, /16 x ¾ 10 ... 539 109552 ... 2 ... WASH 3/16 LOCK 5 ... 539 108085 ...
PARTS 2 8 BAG ASSEMBLY 539 131189 9 11 4 9 9 9 10 7 8 5 8 6 3 14 1 15 12 13 ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ... 532 124670 ... 1 ... RETAINER SPRING ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 9 ... 539 991034 ... 8 ... SCREW 10-24 x 5/8 WSH HD 2 ... 532 127533 .. 1 ... SCREEN, COVER 10 ... 532 414173 ... 1 ... STRIP, REINFORCEMENT 3 ... 539 108100 .. 1 ... GASKET, COVER 11 ... 532 160274 ... 1 ... COVER, TOP 4 ... 532 130895 .. 1 ... LATCH HANDLE, COVER 12 ... 532 174083 ... 3 ...
PARTS BAG ASSEMBLY 539 131605 3 2 12 12 1 11 3 8 5 10 4 7 9 6 15 14 13 16 20
PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ... 532 192709 ... 1 ... SCREEN, COVER 12 ... 539 976977 ... 8 ... NUT, #10-24, CROWNLOCK 2 ... 532 195373 ... 1 ... COVER 13 ... 539 990627 ... 2 ... HCS, 5/16-18 X 1¼, GR5 3 ... 539 976952 ... 6 ... SCREW, #10-24 X 5/8 14 ... 539 990188 ... 4 ... WASHER, 5/16, SAE 4 ... 539 108096 ... 2 ... SPRING, RETAINER 15 ... 539 990717 ... 2 ... NUT, 5/16-18, NYLOC 5 ... 539 108097 ... 4 ... PLUG, TUBING END 16 ....539 110234 ...
PARTS 46 44 24 47 14 4 15 This side towards bearing 11 31 55 30 17 11 21 22 45 38 56 50 28 18 16 48 40 11 52 34 42 19 15 47 60 49 48 11 41 56 40 23 32 14 Torque to 30 LBs 33 11 51 26 9 13 37 25 44 12 10 2 59 8 3 7 60 39 45 6 27 20 23 5 36 43 29 35 10 40 53 12 44 22 51 1
PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ... 539 101977 ... 1 ... TRACTION SPRING 30 ... 539 130323 ... 1 ... SPACER 2 ... 539 976952 ... 1 ... SCREW 10-24 x .625 RD 31 ... 539 130324 ... 1 ... PULLEY 3 ....539 104411 ... 1 ... KNOB W/STUD 32 ... 539 130335 ... 1 ... MOUNT, IDLER, UPPER 4 ... 539 104763 ... 1 ... RETAINER 5/16 “U” TYPE 33 ... 539 130336 ... 1 ... MOUNT, IDLER, LOWER 5 ... 539 105785 ... 1 ... EURO DECAL, WARNING 34 ... 539 130337 ... 1 ...
PARTS 1 8 9 10 12 5 7 11 6 6 3 1 6 6 4 2 14 20 15 19 22 16 18 13 12 17 12 21 24 16
PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ... 539 130305 ... 1 ... SHIELD, BELT, 42" 10 ... 539 990316 ... 3 ... RHSNB 5/16-18 x ¾ 2 ... 539 130306 ... 1 ... SHIELD, BELT, 48" 11 ... 539 990208 ... 4 ... RRSNB 5/16-18 x 1 3 ... 539 130307 ... 1 ... SHIELD, BELT, 52" 12 ... 539 990717 . 13 ... NUT, 5/16-18 HEX NYLOC 4 ... 539 130308 ... 1 ... SHIELD, BELT, 61" 13 ... 539 131091 .. 1 .. TUBE, MOUNT 5 ... 539 130319 ... 1 ... PULLEY, 42/48" 14 ... 539 976937 .. 2 ..
PARTS WEIGHT KIT 42/48" 4 ITEM 2 BIN PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ....539 113232 ... 1 ... WEIGHT PLATE 3 2 ....539 113203 ... 2 ... WEIGHT BRACKET 3 ... 539 976979 ... 8 ... NUT 3/8-16 HEX NYLOC ZD 4 ... 539 102612 ... 4 ... HCS 3/8-16 x 2¾ GR 5 ZD 5 ... 539 976941 ... 4 ... HCS 3/8-16 x 1¼ GR 5 ZD 2 1 5 WEIGHT KIT 42/48" ITEM 4 3 3 BIN PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ....539 113232 ... 3 ... WEIGHT PLATE 2 ....539 113203 ... 2 ... WEIGHT BRACKET 3 ... 539 976979 ... 8 ...
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