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3.1 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
-NOTE-
Use the illustrated parts list as a part number
reference when following the assembly
instructions.
1. Remove all packaging materials. Lay out the
mounting hardware and the catcher assembly
parts for easy access. Prepare the work area
making sure that it is a clean, safe environment.
2. Remove the discharge chute from the cutter
deck. See Figure 1.
-NOTE-
Do not discard the discharge chute or
mounting hardware. The discharge chute
MUST be reinstalled anytime the grass
catcher has been removed from the
machine.
3. Remove the right side belt cover to gain access to
the spindle assembly. Remove the front u-nut
from the cutter deck bracket. See Figure 1.
-NOTE-
There are two (2) pulleys supplied with this kit.
Small pulley (3-3/4" O.D.) is for 48" deck.
Large Pulley (4.0" O.D.) is for 52" deck.
5. Install the blower mounting bracket to the deck
using carriage bolts (p/n 04003-11), lockwashers,
and nuts. Do not fully tighten the hardware at
this time. See Figure 2, Page 3
6. Install the catch plate (p/n 423297) to the blower
assembly using carraige bolts (p/n 04003-12)
facing upward. Secure with lockwashers and
elastic stop nuts. Do not fully tighten the
hardware at this time. See Figure 3, Page 3.
7. Install the blower assembly to the mounting
bracket and secure with the mounting pin.
See Figure 3, Page 3.
8. Align the blower assembly with the discharge
opening of the cutter deck. Tighten the hardware
for the mounting bracket. Then tighten the
hardware for the catch plate.
FIGURE 1
RIGHT SIDE OF
CUTTER DECK SHOWN
(Note: Some parts not shown for viewing purposes.)
REMOVE DISCHARGE
CHUTE AND
HARDWARE
REMOVE EXISTING
RT. SIDE BELT
COVER
INSTALL PULLEY
ON RH SPINDLE SHAFT -
ON TOP OF EXISTING
SPINDLE DRIVE
PULLEY
Figure 1- GC-STC install art
REMOVE U-NUT
-NOTE-
Retain the original belt cover. This cover
MUST be reinstalled anytime the
complete catcher system is removed.
4. Install the grass catcher pulley onto the spindle
assembly. Apply loctite to both pulley setscrews
and tighten. See Figure 1.
WARNING
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCHING
KIT, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED