Simplicity 1695168, 1733729 Operator's Manual

ATTACHMENT

OPERATOR’S
MANUAL

Clean Sweep Twin Catcher

Mfg. No. Description

1695168 Clean Sweep Twin Catcher

1733729

Rev. 03

Rev. Date 12/2006

TP 100-4404-03-AT-SMA

Clean Sweep

Twin Catcher

1

Safety Rules & Information

General Warnings............................................2

Safety Decals ..................................................2

General Operating Instructions

Before Operation.............................................3

Mowing with the Catcher.................................3

After Operation................................................3

Storing the Grass Catcher...............................3

Initial Installation

Hitch Installation....................................................4

Baffle and Blade Installation

Component Installation..........................................6

Bag, Chute and Tube Installation ..........................8

Normal Removal & Installation

Collector Installation......................................10

Collector Removal.........................................11

NOTE: In these instructions, “left” and “right” are
referred to as seen from the operating position.

Table of Contents

2

Safety Rules
& Information

Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of
unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The
triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.

SAFETY DECALS

This unit has been designed and manufactured to
provide you with the safety and reliability you would
expect from an industry leader in outdoor power
equipment manufacturing.

Although reading this manual and the safety instructions
it contains will provide you with the necessary basic
knowledge to operate this equipment safely and
effectively, we have placed several safety labels on the
unit to remind you of this important information while you
are operating your unit.

All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional
messages on your rider, attachments and mower should
be carefully read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can
result when these instructions are not followed. The
information is for your safety and it is important! The
safety decals below are on your product.

If any decals are lost or damaged, replace them at once.
See your local dealer for replacements.

• Know the unit’s controls and how to stop quickly.
READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUALS.

• Read and obey all safety decals.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with
the instructions, to operate the unit.

• Disengage the PTO. Shut off the engine and wait for
all moving parts to stop before attaching, adjusting,
or disconnecting any part of the collection system.

• Check the collection system to make sure it is bolted
tightly to the unit.

• DO NOT operate the unit without either the entire
grass catcher or the deflector in place.

• Turn off the PTO to disengage the blades when not
mowing.

• DO NOT mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind before
and while travelling in reverse.

• DO NOT turn sharply when travelling alongside a
building or any object. Slow down before turning.

• DO NOT carry passengers.

• When collection system is removed from the mower
deck, the deflector must be properly installed.

• Collector bags are subject to deterioration and wear
during normal use. Inspect the bag periodically for
tears, holes, or weak spots and replace with a new

bag that meets manufacturer’s durability standards.

• If the mower stalls or the collector chute plugs:

1. Disengage the PTO;

2. Stop the engine and remove the key;

3. Set the parking brake, and wait for all moving
parts to stop.

4. Remove the foreign object or clear the chute
with a piece of wood before restarting the engine.

NEVER place hands into COLLECTOR OR
MOWER housing to clear jammed objects.
Blower OR MOWER may rotate when object is
removed.

• For added stability and to prevent tipping or loss of
control:

a. Use reduced speed on uneven ground and
when turning corners.

b. Reduce loads on hillsides. It is recommended
that the collection system be kept only half full
when negotiating any slopes. Start mowing on
slopes when the collection system is empty.

c. Mow up and down the face of slopes; never
across the face of any slope.

• Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6%

(10°).

GENERAL WARNINGS

TP 600-2562-01-AT-SMA

Attachment Decal

These labels are easily applied and will act as a constant
visual reminder to you, and others who may use the
equipment, to follow the safety instructions necessary for
safe, effective operation.

Decal - WARNING
Thrown Objects Hazard
Part Number 1732819

Read and obey all operation and warning decals.

WARNING

Thrown objects hazard

• Objects thrown by the mower can seriously
injure or kill you.

• Do not open the hopper while the mower blades
are turning.

• Do not operate the mower without the complete
catcher in place.

1732819

Before Operation

Clear the lawn of all sticks, stones, wire and other debris
which may be caught or thrown by the mower blades.

Check grass condition. If wet, wait until later in the day.
If grass is wet, the grass catcher is likely to become
plugged.

For efficient bagging, air circulation under the
mower deck, through the chute and into the bag is
very important.

For this reason, BEFORE YOU BEGIN MOWING you
should make certain the underside of the mower and
the underside of the catcher lid are free from grass and
debris.

Make sure that there is a snug fit between mower deck,
blower housing, tubes, and grass catcher cover.

Mowing with the Catcher

Always operate with throttle at full speed when mowing.
Grass should be cut often, and not too short. If grass is

too long or lush it may be necessary to keep ground
speed to a minimum or to cut only half the width of the
mower to prevent clogging. If grass is long, operate with
mower in high cutting position for first pass, cutting again
in a lower position on a second pass.

Do not open the cover with mower engaged.

If a large amount of cut grass is spilling out from under
deck, the tube may be plugged or the bags may be full—
discontinue mowing, stop the unit, disengage the PTO,
shut off the engine and then empty the catcher or clear
the tube.

General

Operating Instructions

WARNING

ALWAYS shut off the tractor. Disengage the PTO,
and allow all moving parts to stop BEFORE
disconnecting or clearing tube, or emptying
catcher.

Before leaving the operator’s position for any
reason, engage the parking brake, disengage the
PTO, stop the engine and remove the key.

To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, rider and
mower free of grass, leaves and excess grease.
Do not stop or park rider over dry leaves, grass or
combustible materials.

Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6% (10°).

After Operation

Remove any debris from the the screen on the underside
of the lid.

The blower housing and tube should be removed for
cleaning.

Inspect the grass bags for wear or damage. Make sure
that there is a snug fit between mower deck, blower
housing, tubes, and grass catcher cover.

Storing The Grass Catcher

Clean the grass catcher thoroughly using a mild
detergent (other products may damage the tube).
Remove any debris from the screen on the underside of
the lid.

If paint has been scratched on metal parts, touch up with
paint, or apply a thin film of oil to prevent corrosion.

Store in a dry area. Dry thoroughly before storing for a
long period of time. Always store away from moisture.

Do not leave grass in bagger containers. Empty
containers after each use and before storing.
Failure to do so may result in spontaneous
combustion which could develop into a fire.

CAUTION

CAUTION

Before you begin operating the unit be certain
you have read all of the safety and operational
information of this instruction sheet, as well as
the Operator’s Manual for the tractor and any
other attachments.

3

Initial
Installation

4

Before beginning any service work turn off the
PTO, set the parking brake, turn off the ignition,
and disconnect the spark plug wire(s).

WARNING

Figure 1. Install Spacer (left side shown)
A. Speed Nut, 5/16-18
B. Threaded Side
C. Square Hole
D. Shoulder Bolt, 5/16-18
E. Rear Frame Support

B

C

D

A

A

E

Figure 3. Hitch Installation
A. Hitch
B. Shoulder Bolt
C. Pin
D. Hole in Draw Bar
E. Hair Pin

A

B

D

E

C

Initial Installation

HITCH INSTALLATION

1. Slide the 5/16-18 speed nut (A, Figure 1) onto rear
frame support (E) through square hole (C) so that the
threaded side (B) is on the inside of tractor.

2. Secure the 5/16-18 shoulder bolt (D) as shown.

3. Repeat on the other side.

B

C

D

A

Figure 2. Frame Plate Reinforcement Installation
A. Frame Reinforcement
B. Rear Frame Support
C. Frame Support Hole
D. Capscrew, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (new)
E. Locknut, 5/16-18 (existing)
F. Capscrew, 5/16-18 (existing)

E

4. Remove existing nuts and capscrews from both sides
and rear frame support holes (C, Figure 2)

5. Secure frame reinforcement (A) to the inside of the
rear frame support (B) using new 5/16-18 x 1-1/4
capscrews (D) and existing 5/16-18 capscrews and
locknuts (E & F) as shown.

6. Slide the hitch (A, Figure 3) on right side and left side
shoulder bolt (B) while sliding pin (C) into hole (D) as
shown. Secure with hair pin (E).

D

F

C

5

Baffle Installation

Baffle and Blade Installation

Note: Units with an anti-blowout baffle do not require the
Clean Sweep baffle.

1. Remove mower deck. See OPERATOR’S MANUAL.

2. Install notched side of baffle (A, Figure 4) to
discharge side of deck securing with 5/16-18 x 2
carriage bolt (C) and 5/16-18 locknut (D). Install
5/16-18 wing nut (F) and locknut (G) to carriage bolt
(C) as shown.

3. Secure center of baffle (A) to deck using 5/16-18 x 2
carriage bolt (C), spacer (B) and nut (D). Secure LH
end of baffle (A) to deck using 5/16-18 x 5/8 carriage
bolt (E) and nut (D).

4. Remove right hand blade (A, Figure 5). Use a block
of wood to prevent blade rotation while loosening the
capscrew.

5. Reinstall the large washer (B, Figure 6), spring
washer (C) and capscrew (D). Use a wooden block
(A) to prevent blade rotation while tightening the
capscrew (D) to 45-55 ft. lbs. (61-75 Nm).

Figure 4. Baffle Assembly

A. Baffle (New)
B. Spacer (New)
C. Carriage Bolts,

5/16-18 x 2 (New)

D. Locknuts, WHIZ Lock,

5/16-18 (New)

E. Carriage Bolt,

5/16-18 x 5/8 (New)

F. Wing Nut Assembly,

Large, 5/16-18 (New)

G. Locknut, Center Lock,

5/16-18 (New)
H. Grass Shield (Existing)
I. Blade, High Lift (New)
J. Hex Washer (Existing)
K. Washer (Existing)
L. Capscrew,

7/16-14 x 1-1/4 (Existing)

D

J

B

D

E

H

G

F

I

K

L

A

C

LOOSEN

Figure 5. Blade Removal
A. Blade

Figure 6. Blade Installation Mowers
A. 4x4 Wood Block
B. Hex Washer
C. Spring Washer
D. Blade Capscrew

A

B

C

D

Torque Capscrew to
45-55 ft. lbs. (61-75 Nm)

A

6

Components Installation

Figure 7. Install Pin and Bracket
A. Lower Chute
B. Locknut, 1/4-20
C. Puck, Metal
D. Capscrews, Thin Head, 5/16-18 x 3/4
E. Locknuts, 5/16-18
F. Bracket
G. Defflector Prop
H. Washer, 5/16 x 1/2 Dia.

A

C

F

G

D

D

E

Component Installation

BRACKET AND PIN INSTALLATION ON LOWER CHUTE

1. Secure the puck (C, Figure 7) to lower chute (A)
using 5/16-18 x 3/4 capscrew (D), 5/16 x 1/2 washer
(H), and 5/16-18 locknut (E).

2. Install bracket (F) and deflector prop (G) to lower
chute (A) using 5/16-18 x 3/4 capscrews (D) and
5/16-18 locknuts (E).

F

Figure 8. Install Upright Support
A. Hitch
B. Upright Support
C. Capscrews, 3/8-16 x 1
D. Locknuts, 3/8-16

A

INSTALL UPRIGHT SUPPORT TO HITCH

1. Install the upright support (B, Figure 8) to hitch (A)
and secure with 3/8-16 x 1 capscrews (C) and
locknuts (D) as shown.

B

C

D

H

7

Support and Cover Installation

INSTALL BAG AND COVER SUPPORT

1. Install the bag and cover support (B, Figure 9) to
upright support (A) using reinforcement plate (C) and
3/8-16 x 1 capscrews (D) and 3/8-16locknuts (E) as
shown.

A

C

B

Figure 9. Install Bag and Cover Support
A. Upright Support
B. Bag and cover Support
C. Reinforcement Plate
D. Capscrews, 3/8-16 x 1
E. Locknuts, 3/8-16

E

D

Figure 10. Install Cover Assembly
A. Bag Support Bracket
B. Cover Assembly
C. Cover Hinge Pins
D. Hair Pins
E. Hinge Pivots

INSTALL COVER ASSEMBLY

1. Attach cover assembly (B, Figure 10) to bag support
bracket (A) using hinge pivots (E). Secure cover
using cover hinge pins (C) and hair pins (D) as
shown.

D

C

E

A

B

C

D

E

8

Collector Bag Installation

Figure 11. Install Collector Bags
A. Cover
B. Collector Bags
C. Grass Bag Hanger
D. Bag Hanger Post

A

B

Bag, Chute and Tube Installation

INSTALL COLLECTOR BAGS

1. Raise the cover (A, Figure 11).

2. Attach collector bags (B) using grass bag hanger (C)
to bag hanger post (D).

Note: It may be necessary to fold seat forward to allow
cover to stay in the raised position.

C

D

Install Latch & Hinge

9

A

F

B

Figure 12. Install Lower Discharge Chute A
A. Lower Chute
B. Wing Nut
C. Rubber Strap
D. Carriage Bolt
E. Discharge Deflector
F. Deflector Hinge Rod
G. Bracket

LOWER DISCHARGE CHUTE INSTALLATION

1. Lift discharge deflector up (E, Figure 12).

2. Slide the notch of bracket (G) on to deflector hinge
rod (F).

3. Secure the front of lower chute (A) to carriage bolt
(D) using wing nut (B).

Note: Locknut (C) is intended to keep wing nut (B)
permanently on carriage bolt (D).

CONNECTING DISCHARGE TUBE

1. Slide discharge tube (B, Figure 13) into seal (C). It
may be necessary to lengthen several slits (F) in
order for tube (A) to fit into seal (B)

2. Attach the discharge tube (B, Figure 13 and Inset) to
lower chute (A) and secure the tube by moving wire
form (E) down over metal puck (D).

D

A

B

C

Figure 13. Install Discharge Tube
A. Lower Chute
B. Discharge Tube
C. Seal
D. Puck, Metal
E. Wire Form
F. Slits

D

C

E

G

A

B

E

D

E

F

Normal Removal &
Installation

10

Normal Removal & Installation

Collector Installation

Note: See previous pages for more detailed installation
and operation instructions if necessary.

1. Lift discharge deflector up (E, Figure 14).

2. Slide the notch of bracket (G) on to deflector hinge
rod (F).

3. Secure the front of lower chute (A) to carriage bolt
(D) using wing nut (B).

4. Mount the hitch support assembly (A, Figure 15) onto
rear tractor frame.

5. Attach cover (B) to support assembly using pins (C)
and hair pins(D).

6. Pivot cover (B) up. Install bags (E) with white bar (F)
towards the rear.

7. Slide discharge tube (J) into seal (L).

8. Attach the discharge tube (J) to boot (H) and secure
the tube by moving wire form (K) down over metal
puck (I).

A

F

B

Figure 14. Install Lower Discharge Chute 38” Free
Floating Mowers
A. Lower Chute
B. Wing Nut
C. Rubber Strap
D. Carriage Bolt
E. Discharge Deflector
F. Deflector Hinge Rod
G. Bracket

D

C

E

G

Normal Removal

11

A. Hitch Support Assembly H. Boot
B. Cover I. Puck
C. Pins J. Discharge Tube
D. Hair Pins K. Wire Form
E. Bag L. Seal
F. Grass Bag Hanger

E

B

Figure 15. Normal Installation & Removal

C

L

A

Collector Removal

1. Disconnect the discharge tube (J, Figure 15) from
boot (H) by moving wire form (K) up and out from
metal puck (I). Remove discharge tube (J) from seal
(L).

2. Remove hair pin clips (D) and pins (C). Remove
cover (B). To prevent lost parts replace pins (C) and
hair pins (D) see Figure 10.

WARNING

OPERATION WITHOUT BAGGER
For operation without bagger, the mower

deflector MUST be properly installed in the down
position and retained by the spring latch.

3. Remove and empty bags (E, Figure 15).

4. Lift discharge deflector up (E, Figure 14).

5. Loosen wing nut (B).

6. Slide lower chute (A) off carriage bolt (D) and
deflector hinge rod (F).

J

H

K

I

D

F

C

D

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