Installing

Installing Ballast

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Machine can become unstable when operating with attachment. Ballast is required when the attachment is installed.

When the attachment is removed, also remove any ballast that was added to the machine.

Use only attachments and accessories recommended by the manufacturer.

Rear wheel weights and rear suitcase weights must not be used with the material collection system. If installed, remove these weights from your tractor.

Install the proper front ballast to help counter-balance the total weight of the material collection system. Remove ballast when the material collection system is removed. This will ensure proper operation of the machine when not bagging. See your Authorized Service Center for recommended weights on your tractor.

Installing 2-Bag Bagger

Install Mounting Post and Bagger Support Rod

M10280 MX8870

1. Fit tabs (A) on mounting post into slots (B) on rear hitch plate.

MX17885

2. Insert bagger support rod (C) into the smaller holes in rear cargo mounts (D).

3. Install drilled cargo pin (E) into mounting post.

4. Install spring locking pin (F) into hole in drilled cargo pin.

Installing Bags

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades can throw objects or debris. Do not operate mower without discharge chute or entire grass catcher in place.

M93583

1. Install left and right bags (G) on mounting post (H).

NOTE: If hopper top will not seal properly, see Assembly Section - Adjust Hopper Top Latch for adjustment instructions.

MX10308

2. Close hopper top and fasten hood hold-down (I) over latch rod (J).

Installing POWER FLOW and Belt

NOTE: Wear Strap Kit (A), is optional for mowing applications where contact with ground may cause external housing damage. Instructions included with Wear Strap Kit.

M75603

M75290

1. Pull on POWER FLOW belt loop (B) to release tension from POWER FLOW tension mechanism (C). Lever (D) must be free to rest on blower housing.

MX17892

2. Apply a multi-purpose grease to mounting pin (E).

3. Route belt loop (B) towards double sheave and under plastic belt shield.

4. Swing front bracket (F) outward.

5. Slide mounting pin (E) in bracket hole (G) until POWER FLOW fits tight against deck.

6. Install front bracket (F) on welded bracket (H).

MX17887

7. Latch bracket clamp (I) in welded bracket.

MX17891

8. Raise plastic belt shield (J) to access double sheave.


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Belt must be under wire support on shield when shield is closed. Belt must be crossed as shown to prevent damage to shield.

NOTE: Belt should not be under tension. If tension exists, repeat pulling of belt loop to release tension from POWER FLOW tension mechanism. Lever must be free to rest on blower housing.

M75293A

Picture Note: For clarity, POWER FLOW cover and belt shield not shown in illustration.

9. Install POWER FLOW belt (K) on top sheave (L) of double sheave.

MX17890

10. Pull lever (M) to rear to tighten belt.

NOTE: Chute latch (from chute bundle) fastens to POWER FLOW lever (M).

11. Install chute.

Installing Chute

MX17893

1. Insert upper chute assembly (A) into hopper top.

2. Slide lower chute assembly (B) over discharge opening in Power Flow assembly (C).

3. Slide bottom of upper chute over top of lower chute, aligning notch (D) with bolt (E).

4. Hook rubber strap latch (F) onto bolt (E) in lower chute.


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Machine damage can be caused by belt slipage. Lower chute latch must be attached to lever to maintain belt tension.

MX17888, MX17889

5. Connect lower chute latch (G) to lever (H) on blower assembly.

Adjust Rear Gage Wheels


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Rear gage wheels must be adjusted to prevent scuffing or other damage to POWER FLOW unit when operating.

Adjust rear gage wheels so each wheel rests on the ground.