Dixon 114873 - DCG3 User Manual

Collection System

Operators Manual

Models:

Parts Manual

Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine.

MANUAL NO. 539 114865 REV IR (01/30/07)

114863 - DCK3 114873 - DCG3

Beatrice, NE. Printed in U.S.A.

INDEX

Operators Guide

Features and Controls.............................................................. 4

General Information ................................................................. 5

Safety Procedures.................................................................... 5

Unpacking Instructions............................................................. 7

Assembly Instructions .............................................................. 7

Collection System.............................................................. 7

Blower/Drive Kit ............................................................... 11

Operating the Collection System........................................ 13

Maintenance and Service Instructions

Transport................................................................................ 14

Cleaning and Washing ........................................................... 14

Storage................................................................................... 14

Preventative Maintenance Schedule...................................... 14

Caring for Vacuum Hoses ...................................................... 15

Cleaning Poly Mesh ............................................................... 15

Caring for Bags ...................................................................... 15

Troubleshooting Guide........................................................... 16

Replacement Parts

Hood Assembly ...................................................................... 20

Hitch Assembly....................................................................... 22

Blower Kit 52”......................................................................... 24

Blower Kit 60”......................................................................... 26

Blower Assembly.................................................................... 28

Weight Kit (Model DCG3)....................................................... 30

Weight Kit (Model DCK3) ....................................................... 31

Mounting Kit (Model DCG3) ................................................... 32

Mounting Kit (Model DCK3) ................................................... 34

Bag Assembly ........................................................................ 36

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle component s con-

tain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or

other reproductive harm.

FEATURES & CONTROLS

INLET

HOOD

SUPPORT STRAP

SUPPORT BRACKET

HITCH BRACKET

WEIGHT BAR

BAG

HOSE

CAST WEIGHT

BLOWER

NOTE: Your Front Weight Bar may look different from those shown in this diagram.

SAFETY RULES

General Information

This manual will assist you in the safe operation and proper maintenance of your Husqvarna equipment. Read it thoroughly before attempting to operate the machine. Call your dealer or Dixon if additional information is required.

The following safety symbols are used throughout the manual to alert you to information about unsafe actions or situations:

DANGER indicates immediate hazards that may result in severe injury or death.

WARNING indicates unsafe actions or situations that may cause severe injury, death, and/or major equipment or property damage.

CAUTION indicates unsafe actions or situations that may cause injury and/or minor equipment or property damage.

This equipment should not be modified without the manufacturer’s prior written authorization. Doing so may not only affect the equipments’ performance and durability , but also create safety hazards for the operator and the surroundings. Warranty will be void if changes are made to the equipment without the manufacturer’s prior written authorization.

Safety Procedures

1 - Training:

• Read the Operator’s manual. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read English it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this material to them.

• Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator’s controls, and safety signs.

• All operators and mechanics should be trained. The owner is responsible for training the users.

• Never let children or untrained people operate or service the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.

• The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other people, and/or property.

2 - Preparation:

• Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety glasses and ear protection. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts.

• Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects such as rocks, toys and wire which can be thrown by the machine.

• Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. Use only an approved container. Never remove gas cap or add fuel with engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke while fueling or operating equipment. Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.

• Check that operator’s controls, safety switches, hoses, and shields are securely attached and functioning properly. Do not operate unless they are functioning properly .

SAFETY RULES

3 - Operation

• Never run an engine in an enclosed area.

• Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards.

• Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Make turns gradually and at slow speed. Do not operate across the sides of slopes. Operate up and down slopes only. Do not operate on steep slopes.

• Turf conditions can affect the machine’ s stability . Do not operate on wet grass where traction may be reduced.

• Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine.

• Stop equipment and inspect vacuum impeller and hoses after striking objects or if an abnormal vibration occurs. Make necessary repairs before resuming operations.

• Look behind and down before backing up to ensure a clear path.

• Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop vacuum and mower blades if not mowing.

• Do not operate machine under the influence of

alcohol or drugs.

• Use care when loading or unloading the machine

into a trailer or truck.

• Use care when approaching blind corners,

shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

4 - Maintenance and Storage:

• Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire.

Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning, or repairing.

• Clean grass and debris from muffler and engine

to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.

• Let engine cool before storing and do not store

near sparks or open flame.

• Shut off fuel while storing. Do not store fuel

near flames or drain indoors.

• Never allow untrained personnel to service

machine.

• Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.

If possible, do not make adjustments with the engine running.

• Keep all parts in good working condition and all

hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged decals.

ASSEMBLY

Unpacking Instructions

1. Cut plastic tie securing the hitch to the crate top.

2. Remove the top of the crate.

3. Remove the plastic bag.

4. Remove the hose.

5. Remove the sides and ends of the crate.

6. Remove the mounting kit box from the corner of the crate.

7. Cut the two plastic ties that secure the hitch assembly to the pallet. Remove the hitch assembly .

8. Cut the two plastic ties that secure the back of the hood, and the two that secure the front of the hood. Remove the hood assembly.

9. Cut and two plastic ties that secure the weight bar to the pallet. Remove the weight bar.

10. Cut the two plastic ties that secure the blower assembly to the pallet. Remove the blower assembly .

11. Remove the 1 x 4 that secures the cast weights to the pallet. Remove the weights.

SUPPORT BRACKET

Assembly Instructions

Collection System

Tools Required: Ratchet

Torque Wrench 1/2" Wrench 1/2" Socket 9/16" Wrench 9/16" Socket 5/8" Socket

1. Open the mounting kit box and remove all of the components.

2. Place the support bracket on the frame and secure with (2) 990563, 3/8 x 1 bolts and (2) 976979, 3/8 nyloc nuts. Figure 1.

3. Place the hitch brackets on the frame and secure with (3) 990622, 1/2 x 1 1/4 bolts and (3) 101331, 1/2 nyloc nuts. Figure 1.

(2) 3/4" Wrench 3/4" Socket Flat Screw Driver 5/32" Allen Wrench Hacksaw 11/32" Drill Bit Drill

HITCH BRACKET

SUPPORT BRACKET

HITCH BRACKET

FIGURE 1

ASSEMBLY

4. Place the hitch assembly on the ground behind the mower. Place the (2) hitch pins thru the hitch and the hitch brackets. Secure the hitch pins with the (2) hairpins that are secured with the (2) lanyards. Figure 3.

5. Move to the rear of the hitch assembly and pick it up towards the rear guard. Secure using straps. Figure 2.

HITCH ASSEMBL Y

LANYARD

HITCH PIN

FIGURE 2

ASSEMBLY

6. Place the hood assembly on to the hitch assembly . Place both hood hinges between the upper hitch mounts on the hitch assembly . Be sure that the rubber seal is on the inside of the hood. Place the (2) friction washers between the hood hinge and the upper hitch mount. Place (2)990563, 3/8 x 1 bolt thru the hinge and mount. Secure with (2) 976979, 3/8 nyloc nut. Figure 3.

HOOD ASSEMBL Y

7. Open the hood and secure the (2) springs to the bolts on the hood assembly and the hitch assembly. Figure 3.

HOOD HINGE

RUBBER SEAL

3/8 X 1 BOLT

SPRING

3/8 NYLOC NUT

UPPER HITCH MOUNT

HITCH PIN

FIGURE 3

ASSEMBLY

8. With the hood open, secure the (3) bags in place. The back of the bags will hook over the mounting tabs on the hitch assembly. Figure 4.

9. Close the hood, and latch the draw latch over the draw latch keeper on the hitch assembly . Figure 4.

HOOD ASSEMBL Y

DRAW LATCH

MOUNT

TABS

DRAW LA TCH

KEEPER

BAG

FIGURE 4

10. Install the (2) straps to the (2) support brackets on hitch assembly and the (2) support brackets on the frame. Figure 5.

SUPPORT BRACKET

STRAP

LANYARD

SUPPORT BRACKET

FIGURE 5

ASSEMBLY

Blower/Drive Kit

1. Open the blower/drive kit box and remove all of the components.

2. Place the deck in the lowest cutting height.

3. Remove the right side belt shield from the deck.

4. Remove the deck belt from the right side pulley.

5. Remove the deck pulley and spindle, but keep the hardware at hand for re-installation.

6. Install new spindle. Use existing deck pulley and key . Add new pulley, with raised portion of pulley hub on the bottom. Secure with existing hardware and tighten to 70 - 80 ft./ lbs.

7. Attach blower housing assembly to mower deck. First, insert the stud at rear of blower housing into tube at rear of deck discharge opening. See Figure 7. Rotate blower housing around toward the front. The eyelbolt at front of blower housing will nest into slot in deck bracket. Tighten with knob on eyeblot. See Figure 7.

8. Install blower drive belt so that blower rotation is clockwise when viewed from the operator’s position. Belt will be easiest to install if it goes on the flat idler pulley last. Pull lever in Figure 8 to assist in routing belt around flat idler. After belt is installed, make certain the bolts are tight on the bracket supporting the rear “V” idler pulley . Refer to Figure 8.

FIGURE 7

FIGURE 8

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