Simplicity ATTACHMENT, 1695757 TURBO VACUUM SYSTEM User manual

Brand: Simplicity

Model: ATTACHMENT, 1695757 TURBO VACUUM SYSTEM

Category: Garden tools

Type: User manual

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Mfg. No. Description

1695757 Turbo Vacuum Collection System

(For 54” Mower Decks)

1738410

Rev. A

Turbo Vacuum

System

ATTACHMENT

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

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Table of Contents

Hardware / Parts ............................................................................ 4

Operator Safety ............................................................................. 8

Assembly ....................................................................................... 9

Initial Installation ........................................................................ 9

Mower preparation - Disassembly ............................................. 9

Install Support Plate .................................................................. 9

Install Pulley .............................................................................. 9

Install Arbor Cover ..................................................................... 10

Install Deflector .......................................................................... 10

Install Turbo Blower ................................................................... 12

Baffle Installation ....................................................................... 13

Operation ....................................................................................... 14

Before Operation ....................................................................... 14

Mowing with the Turbo ............................................................... 14

Mowing without the Turbo .......................................................... 14

Recommended Accessories ..................................................... 14

After Operation .......................................................................... 14

Removing the Turbo ................................................................... 15

Deflector Support ...................................................................... 15

Normal Installation & removal ...................................................... 16

Removal .................................................................................... 16

Installation ................................................................................. 16

Storage ........................................................................................... 17

Warranty ......................................................................................... 18

NOTE: In these instructions, “front”, “back”, “left” and “right” are

referenced from the operating position.

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Lower case letters identify pre-assembled and / or pre-existing hardware / parts.

Upper case letters identify hardware / parts that are found in the kit (pages 5-7).

Hardware / Parts Identification

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F - LOCKWASHER,

.25” (Qty. 4)

C - CAPSCREW,

7/16”-14 x 2.25” (Qty. 1)

I - NUT, Nylock,

10”-24 (Qty. 4)

Hardware Bag Contents

A - CARRIAGE BOLT,

5/16”-18 x .75” (Qty. 2)

B - FLANGE NUT,

5/16”-18 (Qty. 2)

D - ANCHOR,

(Qty. 2)

E - CAPSCREW,

1/4”-20 x .625” (Qty. 2)

G - NUT, Hex

1/4”-20 (Qty. 4)

H - SCREW, Truss

10”-24 x .75” (Qty. 4)

J - CARRIAGE BOLT,

1/4”-20 x 1.25” (Qty. 1)

K - SPACER, Tapered

(Qty. 2)

M - SPACER, Cylinder

5/8” OD x 5/16” ID x 1.0” (Qty. 1)

L - CAPSCREW,

1/4”-20 x 2.25” (Qty. 1)

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Hardware Bag Contents

N - SPRING, Deflector (Qty. 1)

O - SPRING CLIP

(Qty. 2)

P - CARRIAGE BOLT

5/16”-18 x .625” (Qty. 6)

Q - LOCKWASHER,

5/16” (Qty. 6)

R - NUT,

5/16”-18 (Qty. 6)

S - SPRING, Bracket (Qty. 1)

Extra TAPTITES,

1/4” x 20 x .375” (Qty. 2)

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Hardware Parts Contents

AA - SUPPORT PLATE

(Qty. 1)

DD - HINGE ROD

(Qty. 1)

BB - PULLEY & HUB ASSEMBLY

(Qty. 1)

CC - RIGHT-HAND BELT COVER ASSEMBLY

(Qty. 1)

EE - HINGE BRACKET

(Qty. 1)

FF - TURBO

(Qty. 1)

GG - BAFFLE, Left

(Qty. 1)

HH - BAFFLE, Right

(Qty. 1)

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Operator Safety / TURBO

Read these safety rules, and the safety rules in your tractor Operator’s Manual, and follow them closely. Failure

to obey these rules could result in loss of control of vehicle, severe personal injury to yourself, or damage

to property or equipment. The triangle in the text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be

followed.

NOTE: In these instructions, “left” and “right” are referred to

as seen from the operating position.

Operator Safety WITH TURBO

WARNING

• When blower assembly is removed from the mower

deck, the deflector must be properly installed.

• If the mower stalls or the turbo blower chute plugs,

disengage the electric clutch (PTO), stop the engine

and remove the key. set the parking brake. wait for

moving parts to stop. Remove the foreign object or

clear the chute with a piece of wood before restarting

the engine. Never place hands into blower housing to

clear jammed object.

• Disengage the electric clutch (PTO). Shut off the

engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts

to stop before attaching, adjusting, or disconnecting

any part of the collection system.

• Read and obey all WARNING decals.

Part No. 1700259

Amputation Danger Decal

Operation Safety WITHOUT Turbo

WARNNG

• For operation without the turbo, the deflector

must be properly installed in the down position and

retained by the spring latch.

Safety Decal

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Assembly

WARNNG

Before beginning any service work turn off the PTO, set

the parking brake, turn off the ignition, and disconnect

the spark plug wire(s).

Initial Installation

NOTE: When installing this attachment on early models,

the rivets securing the clips must be drilled out, and the new

belt cover secured with extra 3/8” taptites provided in kit.

NOTE: The following procedure can be performed with

the mower installed on the tractor. However, for ease of

installation, removing the mower deck is recommended.

Mower Preparation - Disassembly

1. Remove the taptite (a, Figure 1) from the right side belt

cover (b). Remove cover and retain taptite.

2. Remove all existing hardware (c) securing deflector (d).

Discard hardware and retain deflector.

NOTE: A hammer may be needed to drive the carriage

bolts back through the deck.

BEFORE

AFTER

Figure 1

Install Support Plate

1. Install the support plate (AA, Figure 3) below the stone

guard using carriage bolts (A) and flange locknuts (B).

Install the bolts from the bottom up.

Figure 3

Install Pulley

NOTE: When removing or securing pulley, use a wooden

block to prevent blade rotation.

1. Remove the right arbor capscrew (a, Figure 4),

lockwasher (b), and washer (c). Discard the capscrew,

retain the lockwasher and washer.

Figure 4

2. Install the pulley and hub assembly (BB, Figure 5) on

top of the original pulley. Secure with capscrew (C)

and lockwasher (b) and washer (c) removed in Step 1.

Torque to 55-75 ft. lbs.

Figure 5

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Assembly

Install Arbor Cover

1. Slightly loosen the taptite screws (a, Figure 6) securing

roller bar retainers (b).

2. Install belt cover (CC) by sliding hook (c) under roller

bar retainers.

3. Install the taptite (d) previously removed in Step 1

“Mower Preparation”.

4. Tighten taptites loosened in Step 1.

Figure 6

Install Deector

1. Slide anchors (D, Figure 7) onto the deflector rod (DD).

Figure 7

2. Slide deflector rod (DD, Figure 8) into hinge bracket

(EE) slots (a).

Figure 8

3. Secure the deflector rod (DD, Figure 9) to hinge bracket

(EE) using anchors (D), capscrews (E), lockwashers

(F), and nuts (G).

Figure 9

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Assembly

4. Drill four 13/64” holes (a, Figure 10) at the marked

indented locations on the underside of the deflector

assembly.

Figure 10

5. Insert screws (H, Figure 11) through the underside of

deflector (d). Attach hinge rod / bracket assembly (DD /

EE) securing with nuts (I).

DD EE

Figure 11

6. Secure the front of the hinge rod / bracket assembly

(DD / EE), Figure 12) using carriage bolt (J), tapered

spacer (K), lockwasher (F) and nut (G).

DD EE

Figure 12

7. Secure the back of the hinge bracket using a capscrew

(L, Figure 13) cylinder spacer (M), tapered spacer (K),

lockwasher (F) and nut (G).

NOTE: Spacer (M) is between the mower and hinge plate.

DD EE

Figure 13

7. Attach the centered leg of deflector spring (N, Figure

14) to the deflector arm (a). Attach the offset leg of

deflector spring to the rear of the arbor cover (b).

Figure 14

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Assembly

Install Turbo Blower

NOTE: Deflector needs to be in the upright position.

1. Insert the tapered spacers (K, Figure 15) through the

bottom of the blower housing of turbo (FF). The bottom

of turbo housing (a) should rest into the support plate

(AA).

AA a

Figure 15

2. Secure spring clips (O, Figure 16) into groove of

tapered spacers (K) on both sides of turbo.

Figure 16

3. Loosen knob on the belt cover.

4. Slide the belt (b, Figure 17) under cover.

5. Release belt tension lever (c) while routing belt onto the

pulley assembly (BB).

Note: See diagram for proper belt routing.

FRONT

Figure 17

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Assembly

6. Tighten knob on the belt cover.

7. Connect the top of spring (S, Figure 18) to bracket (d).

Connect the bottom of spring to the hole (e) behind the

discharge opening in the mower.

Figure 18

Bae Installation

1. Remove and discard the existing baffle from the left

side of mower. Two new turbo baffles will need to be

installed.

2. Install the new left (23-1/2” long) baffle (GG, Figure

19) by inserting carriage bolts (P) from underneath the

mower and securing with lockwashers (Q) and nuts (R).

NOTE: An “L” is cut into the left baffle.

Figure 19

3. Install the right (26-1/2” long) baffle (HH, Figure 20) by

inserting carriage bolts (P) from underneath the mower

and securing with lockwashers (Q) and nuts (R).

Figure 20

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Operation

Before Operation

Clear the lawn of all sticks, stones, wire and other debris

which may be caught or thrown by the mower blades.

For best results, mow when the grass is dry. Wet grass

tends to clump and plug up the mower and grass catcher

For efficient grass collection, air circulation under

the mower deck, through the chute and into the

grass catcher or cart 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 Turbo

Always operate with engine running 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.

Look through the grass catcher tube to check for grass

flow. Do not open the grass catcher cover with mower

engaged.

If a large amount of cut grass is spilling out from under the

deck, the tube may be plugged or the catcher may be full.

Discontinue mowing, stop the tractor, disengage the PTO

and then empty the catcher or clear the tube.

WARNING

ALWAYS shut off the tractor. Disengage the PTO, and

allow all moving parts to stop BEFORE disconnecting or

clearing tube, or emptying grass bags.

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, tractor and

mower free of grass, leaves and excess grease.

Do not stop or park tractor over dry leaves, grass or

combustible materials.

Mowing without the Turbo

If you need to mow without the turbo vacuum system in

place (for instance, if the grass is too wet to bag, but must

be mowed), you must remove the turbo from the mower

deck, and properly position the deflector BEFORE you

begin mowing.

WARNING

To operate without the collection system, the turbo

assembly MUST be removed and the deflector

MUST be in the down position.

The deflector is spring loaded. When removing the

turbo, hold the deflector up; then lower the deflector into

the normal operating position.

Recommended Accessories

If operating on slopes when a rear attachment is installed,

use front counterweights. If you will be operating on slopes

over 15% (8.5°), two rear wheel weights are recommended

in addition to the front counterweights. Never operate on

slopes greater than 17.6% (10°).

After Operation

The turbo housing and grass catcher tube should be

removed for cleaning. Remove the tube by unlatching

the lower tube rubber band from turbo housing. When

reattaching, make sure there is a snug fit between the

mower deck, turbo housing, and grass catcher.

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Operation

DANGER

To operate without the collection system, the turbo

assembly MUST be removed and the deflector MUST be

in the down position.

The deflector is spring loaded. When attaching or

removing the turbo, hold the deflector up; then lower the

deflector into the normal operating position.

Removing the Turbo

NOTE: After initial assembly, it is not necessary to remove

mower deck when removing or installing turbo assembly.

For operation without turbo, the deflector must be

properly installed in the down position and retained

by the spring latch.

1. Remove the grass discharge tubes.

2. Unscrew the belt cover knob and open the cover.

3. Move the idler release lever (c, Figure 17) to release

tension on the drive belt. Remove the belt from the

pulley / hub assembly.

4. Remove spring (S, Figure 18).

5. Remove the hair pin clip (O, Figure 16) and remove the

turbo assembly.

6. Return the deflector to the down position.

7. Close belt cover, secure with plastic knob.

NOTE: The baffles do not need to be removed.

WARNING

The deflector must be properly installed in the down

position and retained by the spring. Do not operate the

unit without a deflector.

Deector Support Adjustment

The deflector support prevents the deflector from

contacting the top of the turbo. If the deflector support

is not providing sufficient clearance, shim the deflector

support with washers until the deflector does not contact

the turbo.

Storage

Remove any debris from the turbo housing. To clean the

housing, use a mild detergent only (other products may

damage tube).

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, away from

moisture.

Storage

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80004543_EN Rev -

BRIGGS & STRATTON PRODUCTS WARRANTY POLICY JANUARY 2014

LIMITED WARRANTY

Briggs & Stratton warrants that, during the warranty period specified below, it will repair or replace, free of charge, any part that is

defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or replacement under this

warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty is effective for and is subject to the time periods and conditions stated below.

For warranty service, find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer locator map at BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM. The

purchaser must contact the Authorized Service Dealer, and then make the product available to the Authorized Service Dealer for

inspection and testing.

There is no other express warranty. Implied warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose,

are limited to the warranty period listed below, or to the extent permitted by law. Liability for incidental or consequential damages

are excluded to the extent exclusion is permitted by law. Some states or countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied

warranty lasts, and some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the

above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights

which vary from state to state or country to country.**

WARRANTY PERIOD

** In Australia - Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a

replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also

entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major

failure. For warranty service, find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer locator map at BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM, or

by calling 1300 274 447, or by emailing or writing to [email protected], Briggs & Stratton Australia Pty Ltd, 1

Moorebank Avenue, NSW, Australia, 2170.

The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the first retail or commercial consumer. “Consumer use” means personal

residential household use by a retail consumer. “Commercial use” means all other uses, including use for commercial, income producing

or rental purposes. Once a product has experienced commercial use, it shall thereafter be considered as a commercial use product for

purposes of this warranty.

To ensure prompt and complete warranty coverage, register your product at the website shown above or at www.onlineproductregistration.

com, or mail the completed registration card (if provided), or call 1-800-743-4115 (in USA).

Save your proof of purchase receipt. If you do not provide proof of the initial purchase date at the time warranty service is requested, the

manufacturing date of the product will be used to determine the warranty period. Product registration is not required to obtain warranty

service on Briggs & Stratton products.

ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY

Warranty service is available only through BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM. Briggs & Stratton Dealers. Most warranty repairs are

handled routinely, but sometimes requests for warranty service may not be appropriate. This warranty covers only defects in materials

or workmanship. It does not cover damage caused by improper use or abuse, improper maintenance or repair, or normal wear and tear.

Improper Use and Abuse - The proper, intended use of this product is described in the Operator’s Manual. Using the product in a way

not described in the Operator’s Manual or using the product after it has been damaged will not be covered under this warranty. Warranty

coverage will also not be provided if the serial number on the product has been removed or the product has been altered or modified in

any way, or if the product has evidence of abuse such as impact damage or water/chemical corrosion damage.

Improper Maintenance or Repair - This product must be maintained according to the procedures and schedules provided in

the Operator’s Manual, and serviced or repaired using genuine Briggs & Stratton parts or equivalent. Damage caused by lack of

maintenance or use of non-original parts is not covered by warranty.

Normal Wear and Tear - Like most mechanical devices, your unit is subject to wear even when properly maintained. This warranty

does not cover repairs when normal use has exhausted the life of a part or the equipment. Maintenance and wear items such as filters,

belts, cutting blades, and brake pads (except engine brake pads) are not covered by warranty due to wear characteristics alone, unless

the cause is due to defects in material or workmanship.

Other Exclusions - This warranty excludes damage due to accident, abuse, modifications, alterations, improper servicing, freezing or

chemical deterioration. Attachments or accessories that were not originally packaged with the product are also excluded. This warranty

does not include used, reconditioned, second-hand, or demonstration equipment or engines. This warranty also excludes failures due

to acts of God and other force majeure events beyond the manufacturer’s control.

Item Consumer Use Commercial Use

Accessory/Attachment/Equipment 12 months None

Simplicity ATTACHMENT, 1695757 TURBO VACUUM SYSTEM User manual

Brand: Simplicity

Model: ATTACHMENT, 1695757 TURBO VACUUM SYSTEM

Category: Garden tools

Type: User manual

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