Install Grass Collector


Hopper Parts

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Qty.

Description

4

Pin, Headed, M6x30 (A)

4

Washer, 6.5 mm (B)

4

Cotter Pin (C)

2

Tube, Support (D)

1

Hopper Assembly (E)

1

Switch Assembly, Hopper Presence (F)

1

Hopper Fill Lever Assembly (G)

2

Hopper Support Arm (H)

1

Handle, Dump (I)

1

Cap, Plastic (J)

1

Screw M6x35 (K)

1

Locknut (L)

6

Hex Head Screw M10X1.5 (M)

2

Screw M8x1.25x20 (N)


Assemble Hopper

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    Fold down hinged tube (A) as shown.



  2. Install two support tubes (B) (one on each side), and secure bottom side (C) with two M6x30 headed pins (D), 6.5 mm washers (E), and cotter pins (F).

  3. Secure support tubes on pins on upper side (G) with 6.5 mm washers (E) and cotter pins (F).

  4. Rotate the hopper assembly so the bottom side is up, and unfold grass bag (H) into the open position. Snap clips (I) on grass bag to three sides of tube frame assembly.

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    Push grass bag end clips (J) onto front end of upper tube (K), and slide slightly rearward under hopper top (L).



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    Rotate hopper assembly to the upright position, and then install unloading handle (N) into hopper assembly. Install a M6x35 bolt (O) and M6 locknut on end of unload handle. Install plastic cap (P) onto end of handle.




Install Hopper

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Left Side shown

  1. Install the left (A) and right (B) hopper support arms onto the RDRC rear frame (C) by using the hardware (D) as shown.

    ItemMeasurementSpecification
    Hopper Arm Initial AdjustmentDistance357 mm (14 in.)

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    Right Side Shown

    To install the arms at correct position, align the scribe line (P) on arms to the back plate (Q).



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    Install hopper presence switch assembly (F) to left hopper support arm (B), as shown, using one M6x20 carriage bolt and M6 locknut (G).



  4. Route electrical harness (H) up the hopper support, as shown, and plug into switch (I). Secure the harness at three points (J) using three tie straps.

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    Install pivot stop screw (Q) to the left hopper support arm (A) and right hopper support arm (B)



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    Use two handles (K) to raise hopper assembly (L) and leave hopper assembly open at an approximate 20° angle (M).



  7. IMPORTANT: Make sure that arrows are aligned before closing hopper assembly. Damage could occur to machine and/or hopper if arrows are not aligned.

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    Left Side shown

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    With hopper still at an approximate 20° angle, inspect that the center arrow (O) on the hopper aligns to the center arrow (N) on the machine. Move hopper, as necessary, to align the arrows.

    • If arrows do not align, remove the hopper and rotate the support arms, if necessary, to align the arrows and maintaining the specified dimension (E). Tighten the support arm hardware (D) to specifications. Install hopper back onto top of support arms at an approximate 20° angle, push hopper forward into the pivot on support arms, and make sure that arrows align. Repeat adjustment procedure, if necessary.

      ItemMeasurementSpecification
      Hopper Arm Initial AdjustmentDistance357 mm (14 in.)

      ItemMeasurementSpecification
      Hopper Support Arm HardwareTorque65 N·m (48 lb-ft)




  8. Close hopper assembly.

  9. Open and close hopper to check movement. Verify that hopper cannot be removed from machine when it is in the open position. Adjust as necessary.

  10. Verify that PTO operates with hopper installed and does not operate with the hopper off. With hopper off, hopper fill dash light should illuminate.

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