User manual HUSQVARNA 44 COLLECTION SYSTEM BLOWER KIT

[. . . ] ALWAYS wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your mower and while mowing. Standard safety glasses are recommended or a wide vision safety mask for over spectacles. 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. GENERAL OPERATION • • • 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. [. . . ] Check there proper operation regularly. • CAUTION In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. 5 SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris buildup. Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts, when necessary. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. Adjust and service as shown in the Operator’s Manual. WARNING! • • • Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals know to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. WARNING! • • DO NOT tow any trailers, etc. They may jackknife or over turn causing damage to the mower and possibly serious injury to the operator. 6 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS • Remove all parts and packing materials from carton. 7 CONTAINER CONTENTS • • • Blower Assembly Belt Shield Weight • Drive Pulley • Belt • Bag of Hardware TOOLS REQUIRED • • /16" Wrench or ratchet and socket /8" Socket • Mounting Bracket • ½" Wrench or ratchet and socket 7 • Torque Wrench • Phillips Head Screwdriver • Hacksaw • Pliers • Drill and 7/8" bit Bag Dump Indicator Upper Chute Middle Chute Belt Cover Blower Housing NOTE: When right hand (R. H. ) and left hand (L. H. ) are mentioned in this manual, it means when you are seated on the mower in the operator’s position. CAUTION BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO MOWER: • Set parking brake. • Place motion control levers in “NEUTRAL” position. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 7 ASSEMBLY 1 INSTALLING DRIVE PULLEY 8. Use heavy washer and bolt supplied in kit to attach pulley to spindle. 9. Reinstall the deck belt. New Bolt New Heavy Washer 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. To prevent interference with the new belt shield, reverse the bolt/nut assembly on the rear of the deck height adjustment plate. 4. Remove the right hand (discharge side) belt cover from the deck. Drive Pulley Deck Height Adjustment Spacer Reverse rear bolt/nut assembly Belt Cover Belt Shield Standoff Spindle Key Replacement Shaft Discharge Chute 5. Remove the bolt securing the right hand deck pulley to the spindle. Install blower drive pulley with the raised portion of pulley hub down. 7. Remove two rear bolts from spindle and place belt shield standoff where the two bolts were removed. Replace bolts and tighten. 2 MOUNTING BLOWER ASSEMBLY 1. Install the front mount bracket to the deck with the pin and hairpin cotter supplied with the kit. Hairpin Cotter Pin Outer Pulley Cover 8 ASSEMBLY 3 INSTALLING HOLD DOWN BRACKET 1. Temporarily secure the hold down bracket to the skid plate, using a bolt and nut from the kit and the outer hole in the bracket. If needed, prop the blower housing up so it sits vertically level, but leave no more than an 1/8" gap between the deck and blower housing. 4 INSTALLING DRIVE BELT 1. Make sure the tension release lever is forward or disengaged. 3. Move the tension release arm to the rear and engage in the latch. Tension Release Arm Outer Pulley Hold Down Bracket Skid Plate Rear Of Deck Twist in Belt Idler Pulleys Hold Down Bracket Hole 5 Back-up Plate INSTALLING BELT COVERS 2. Using the back-up plate as a template, drill holes in blower housing through the slots on the hold down bracket. Drill in the middle of the bracket slots to allow for adjustment if needed. Place back-up plate inside the blower housing, lining up new drill holes and back-up plate. [. . . ] Store in a clean, dry place. CAUTION CAUTION • • • • • DO NOT operate mower with grass catcher partially installed. Disengage blades and stop engine before leaving mower seat to empty containers, unclogging chutes, etc. Disengage mower blades when crossing driveways or gravel surfaces and other areas where thrown objects could be a hazard. DO NOT attempt to vacuum cans or other potentially hazardous projectiles. Do not leave grass in bagger containers. [. . . ]