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SECTION 3: ATTACHING THE GRASS COLLECTOR
WARNING: Before attempting to install the grass collector, move the machine to flat, level ground,
disengage PTO, move control handles into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove
key to prevent unintended starting.
Figure 3
Mounting the Bracket Assembly
1. To ease the following procedures, pivot the seat
forward and leave it in that position until the grass
collector is fully mounted and assembled.
2. Remove the hairpin clip and clevis pin from the rear
of the bracket assembly. Refer to Figure 3
3. Position the hooked ends of the bracket assembly
to the outside of the hitch plate and over the
shoulder bolts. Refer to Figure 3.
4. Reinsert the clevis pin through the aligned holes in
both the bracket assembly and the hitch plate and
secure with the hairpin clip. Refer to Figure 3.
IMPORTANT:
There are two holes in the clevis pin. Be
sure to insert the hairpin clip in the upper hole to
properly secure the bracket assembly to the hitch plate.
Attaching the Cover and Bags
1. Place the cover assembly’s support tube (refer to
Figure 2) in position on the rear of unit by sliding the
support tube down through the holes in the left side
of the bracket assembly. Use the inside hole on the
bracket assembly regardless of what size deck
your tractor is equipped with. Refer to Figure 3.
2. Place the cover assembly in position so that the
support tube rests on the right side of the bracket
assembly. Refer to Figure 3. Allow the plastic cover
to rest in the “open” position on the back of the
tractor’s seat until Step 3 is completed.
3. Attach the grass bags using the slots as shown in
Figure 4.
Figure 4
4. Close the cover on the grass collector.
Attaching The Cutting Blades
(Model 626 Only)
WARNING: Protect your hands by using
heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting
blade.
Shoulder Bolt
Clevis Pin
Hairpin Clip
Bracket Assembly
Insert Support Tube Here
Support Tube Rests Here
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