Snapper 1726794 User Manual

ATTACHMENT

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Clean Sweep Triple Catcher

Mfg. No. Description

1694499 Clean Sweep Triple Catcher

1726794

Rev. 00

Rev. Date 02/2004

TP 100-4032-00-AT-SN

Clean Sweep

Triple Catcher

Initial Collector Assembly

Assemble Catcher Bags ................................13

Install Cover...................................................13

Removing & Re-attaching the Triple Catcher

Removing the Grass Catcher ........................14

Reattaching the Grass Catcher .....................15

Hardware Identification

& Torque Specifications....................................16

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

Safety Rules & Information

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

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

General Operating Information

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

Required Accessories......................................3

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

Initial Turbo Installation -

Contents Turbo Installation Group.........................4

Install Turbo ...........................................................5

Initial Counter Balance & Front Weight Carrier Installation -

Counter Balance Installation ...............................10

Install Front Weight Carrier..................................10

Initial Hitch & Tube Installation -

Install Hitch Plate & Back Plate ...........................11

Install Tubes & Deflector......................................11

Table of Contents

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. 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.

• When operating on slopes, use front counterweights. Never operate on slopes greater than

17.6% (10°).

GENERAL WARNINGS

TP 600-2562-01-AT-SMA

ATTACHMENT DECALS

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 Do Not Open Cover Part Number 1704405

Read and obey all operation and warning decals.

Decal - WARNING Part Number 1717291

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 rider, 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.

REQUIRED ACCESSORIES

A front-mounted factory approved weight carrier and 150 lbs. worth of weights are required when using this rearmounted grass catcher. Never operate on slopes

greater than 17.6% (10°).

AFTER OPERATION

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

Note: The lid screen can be partially removed

for easier cleaning and should be cleaned regularly.

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 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.

Initial Turbo Installation

Ref.Qty. Description

1 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1 2 6 WASHER, 5/16 3 1 SUPPORT, Belt Cover 4 4 NUT, Hex, Nylon Lock, #10-24 5 1 ROD, Deflector 6 4 SCREW, Truss Head, #10-24 x 3/4 7 1 PIVOT ASSEMBLY 8 4 NUT, Hex Whizlock, 5/16-18

9 1 NUT, Nylock, Hex 5/16-18 10 1 COVER-BELT 50" 11 1 DECAL, Warning 12 1 COVER-BELT 44" 13 1 NUT, Hex, 3/8-16 14 1 LOCKWASHER, 3/8 15 1 BRACKET, Idler 16 1 LATCH, Belt Cover

17 2 WASHER, Flat, 3/8 18 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 2 19 1 PULLEY ASSEMBLY, Idler 20 1 BELT STOP 21 1 CAPSCREW, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 22 3 LOCKWASHER, 5/16 23 1 SPACER 24 1 NUT, Sleeve 25 1 WASHER, Belleville 26 1 PULLEY 27 1 HUB 28 1 PLATE ,Spring Support 29 1 SPACER, Pulley 30 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 31 1 WASHER, 5/16 32 1 LATCH, Spring 33 1 SPACER

34 1 WASHER,3/8 35 1 V-BELT, 50” Turbo 36 1 NUT, Hex Lock, 5/16-18 37 1 NUT,Wing, Special, 5/16 38 2 NUT, Hex, 5/16-18 39 1 BRACKET, Anchor 40 1 CARRIAGE BOLT, 5/16-18 41 1 BRACKET ASSEMBLY, Cutoff 42 1 SPACER 43 1 BRACKET 44 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 7/8 45 1 CARRIAGE BOLT, 5/16-18 x 3/4 46 1 SPRING, Compression 47 1 SPACER, Spring Holder 48 1 BRACKET, Mounting 49 1 V-BELT, 44” Turbo

Figure 1. Contents of Turbo Installation Kit

44"

50"

Existing Hardware

Torque to

55-70 ft. lbs.

Existing Pulley & Spacer

Existing Hardware (Bolt, Washer, Lockwasher, & Nut)

Existing Hardware

Initial Turbo Installation

Install Deflector Hinge Assembly

1. Remove the bolts (A, Figure 2) securing the RH arbor cover, then remove the cover from the deck. Discard the cover and bolts (A).

2. Remove and discard the plastic plugs from the deck at the locations used by bolts (F & B, Figure 5).

3 Slide the deflector rod (D) through the pivot bracket

(E).

4 Secure the front of the pivot bracket with a 5/16-18 x

3/4” carriage bolt (F) and flange whizlock nut (C).

5 Secure the back of the pivot bracket (E) and belt

cover support (A) with a 5/16-18 x 1 capscrew (B), 5/16 washer (G), and flange whizlock nut (C).

Install Discharge Baffle

1. Attach the baffle bracket (A, Figure 4) under the mower housing as shown, and insert the carriage bolt (from step 1) through the bracket & deck hole at (B).

2. Attach the “L” bracket (C) to the baffle (A), and over the stone guard (D). Attach with carriage bolt, spacer, lockwasher and nut as shown.

TURBO INSTALLATION

Remove Mower Deck

Remove the mower deck from the unit (see Operator’s Manual for instructions).

Deflector Removal

1. Remove and retain the carriage bolts, washers, lockwashers, and nuts (A, Figure 3) holding the deflector rod to the deck. Remove and discard the deflector rod. Retain the deflector.

Figure 4. Install Discharge Baffle A. Baffle Bracket C. L-Bracket B. Mounting Hole D. Stone Guard

Figure 3. Remove Deflector A. Carriage Bolts, Washers, Lockwashers, & Nuts

Figure 5. Install Deflector Hinge A. Belt Cover Support F. 5/16-18 x 3/4 B. 5/16-18 x 1 Capscrew Carriage Bolt C. 5/16-18 Whizlock Nuts G. 5/16 Washer D. Deflector Support Rod E. Pivot Bracket

Figure 2. Install Discharge Baffle A. Cover and Bolts

Initial Turbo Installation

Install Deflector

1. See Figure 6. Drill four 13/64” holes from the bottom of the deflector at the pre-molded drill points (A, bottom of deflector).

2. Attach the deflector to the support rod wire-form using four #10-14 x 3/4 truss head screws and nylock nuts.

Figure 6. Install Deflector A. 13/64 Hole Locations C. Screws, #10-24 x 3/4 B. Nylock Nuts

Install Belt Guide

1. See Figure 7 & 8. Locate the taptite screw that will be replaced by capscrew (C). Remove and discard the taptite screw

2. Assemble the 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 capscrew (C), lockwasher (E), washers (B), belt stop (D) and spacer (A).

3. Secure the belt stop assembly to the deck in the location shown.

Note The belt stop (D, Figures 7 & 8) is located and oriented differently in 44” and 50” applications. For all applications, when turbo is installed, beld stop (D) should be outside the belt 1/8” away from the backside of the belt.

Figure 8. Install Belt Guide A. Spacer D. Belt Stop B. 5/16 Washers E. Lockwasher, C. Capscrew, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 5/16

44” Models

Figure 7. Install Belt Guide A. Spacer D. Belt Stop B. 5/16 Washers E. Lockwasher, C. Capscrew, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 5/16

50” Models

Initial Turbo Installation

Install Idler Assembly & Belt Cover

1. See Figure 9. Remove and discard the two taptite screws from locations (E).

2. Insert two 5/16-18 x 7/8 capscrews (C) through the mower deck and arbor. Tighten the capscrews.

3. Mount the idler pulley assembly (A) to the deck using the two 5/16-18x 7/8 capscrews (C) and 5/16-18 whizlock nuts (D).

Install Turbo Drive Pulley

1. See Figure 10. Remove the arbor drive belt from the right side arbor pulley.

2. Remove and discard the flange nut and spring washers securing the arbor pulley and spacer (A). Retain the pulley and spacer (A).

3. Install the new spacers (B & F), turbo drive pulley (C), spring washer (D), and sleeve nut (E). Be sure the notches in the pulleys and spacers are aligned. Install the spring washer concave side down. Torque the sleeve nut to 55-70 ft. lbs. (74-95 N.m).

4. Reinstall the arbor drive belt on the lower pulley.

Figure 9. Install Idler Assembly A. Idler Assembly. D. Locknuts, 5/16-18 B. Belt Guide E. Taptite Screws C. Capscrew, 5/16-18 x 7/8

Figure 10. Install Turbo Drive Pulley A. Original Pulley & Spacer D. Spring Washer B. Spacer, W/Notches (New) E. Sleeve Nut C. Pulley (New) F. Spacer (New)

Original Pulley and Spacer

Torque to 55-70 ft. lbs.

Install Anchor Bracket

1. See Figure 12. If not already done, assemble the anchor bracket and related components as shown in Figure 11.

2. Attach the anchor bracket assembly (B, Figure 12) to the mower deck using 5/16-18 x 1 capscrews (A) and 5/16-18 locknuts (C).

NOTE: The deflector latch MUST secure the deflector in a down position—as shown in Figure 7.

Figure 12. Anchor Bracket Installation A. Capscrews, 5/16-18 x 1 B. Anchor Bracket C. Locknut, 5/16-18

Figure 11. Anchor Bracket Assembly A. Anchor Bracket E. Nut, Hex, 5/16 B. Lockwasher, 5/16, Large F. Wing Nut, 5/16 C. Latch, Spring G. Locknut, 5/16 D. Lockwasher, 5/16, Small H. Capscrew, 5/16-18 x 2-1/2

Initial Turbo Installation

Install Belt Cover Plate

1. Attach the belt cover plate (B, Figure 13 & 14) to the support bracket (E) using a 5/16-18 x 1 capscrew (C), washer (D) and nylock nut (F).

NOTE: This cover plate must be able to pivot on the support bracket. Different belt covers are required for different applications. Refer to Figure 13.

2. Rotate the belt cover until the notch catches the idler assembly belt cover latch (A, Figure 14). Cover latch (A) may need to be rotated for proper alignment.

Figure 14. Install Belt Cover Plate A. Belt CoverLatch E. Support Bracket B. Belt Cover Plate F. Nylock Nut, 5/16 C. Capscrew, 5/16-18 x 1 D. Washer, 5/16

50"

44"

Install Turbo Belt

1. Locate the correct drive belt for your installation: 44” models require drive belt 1705142, 50” models require drive belt 1707956 (the part number is stamped on the belt).

2. Loosen the hardware securing the drive pulley belt guide (B, Figure 15 & 16) and the idler pulley (C)

3. Install the drive belt as shown in Figures 15 & 16.

4. Tighten the hardware securing the drive pulley belt guide (B) and idler pulley (C). The idler belt guide should be within 1/16” of the belt.

Figure 15. Belt Routing - 44” Models A. Mounting Bracket B. Drive Pulley Belt Guide Hardware C. Idler Pulley Hardware D. Mounting Bracket Hardware

Figure 16. Belt Routing - 50” Models A. Mounting Bracket B. Drive Pulley Belt Guide Hardware C. Idler Pulley Hardware D. Mounting Bracket Hardware

WARNING

When the turbo blower assembly is removed from the mower deck, the deflector MUST be properly installed.

Install Mounting Bracket

1. See Figures 15 & 16. Locate and remove the two longer capscrews used to secure the rear of the turbo housing and idler spring anchor.

2. Install the turbo mounting bracket (A) using the removed hardware. Note that the bracket is mounted in two different positions depending on the application.

Figure 13. Belt Cover Plates A. Belt Cover Plate for 50” Mower B. Belt Cover Plate for 44” Mower

Belt Cover

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