Simplicity 5600901 User manual

Brand: Simplicity

Model: 5600901

Category: Air blowers/dryers

Type: User manual

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Table of Contents:

General Information..............................................................3

Products Covered by this Manual.......................................3

Operator Safety..................................................................... 3

Safety Rules and Information...........................................3

Safety Decals................................................................... 4

Safety Icons......................................................................4

Installation............................................................................. 4

Rear Suspension Adjustment (Models Equipped with

Rear Suspension).............................................................5

Remove the Carburetor Shield.........................................6

Install the Hopper Mounting Plate....................................6

Install the Stabilizer Straps (Models with Flat Plate

Bumpers)........................................................................ 10

Install the Support Plate and Latch Bar Assembly......... 12

Install the Torsion Tube................................................. 12

Install the Mount Tube and Latch Bar Assemblies to the

Support Plates................................................................ 12

Install the Latch Bar Assembly Tensioning Spring......... 13

Install the Dump Handle Assembly................................ 13

Install the Rod Pivot Mount............................................ 14

Install the Dump Handle Linkage Rods..........................14

Connect the Latch Bar Assemblies to the Latch Bar...... 15

Install the Door Latch Rod............................................. 15

Install the Winch Anchor Bracket................................... 15

Install the Winch Quick Mount....................................... 16

Install the Weights and Weight Mounts..........................16

Install the Handle on the Winch..................................... 17

Install the Hopper to the Hopper Mount......................... 17

Adjust the Dump Handle Position.................................. 18

Adjust the Latch Bar Assemblies................................... 18

Adjust the Dump Handle Linkage Rods......................... 18

Install Tube Extension to Hopper................................... 19

Install Hose to Hopper Assembly................................... 19

Install Hose to Blower Assembly....................................19

Operation............................................................................. 20

General Operating Instructions...................................... 20

Opening and Closing the Hopper...................................21

Lubrication...................................................................... 21

Troubleshooting.................................................................. 22

Troubleshooting Charts.................................................. 22

Unplugging a Clogged Unit............................................ 22

Collector System Removal................................................ 23

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General Information

Thank you for purchasing this quality-built grass collection

system. When operated and maintained according to the

instructions in this manual, your grass collection system will

provide you many years of dependable service.

This manual contains safety information to make you aware

of the hazards and risks associated with this product and

how to avoid them. This product is designed and intended to

be used and maintained according to the manual for grass

collection from established lawns and is not intended for any

other purpose. It is important that you read and understand

these instructions thoroughly before attempting to operate

this equipment. Save these original instructions for future

reference.

These setup instructions are to be done in addition to the

Blower and Blower Mount installation instructions detailed

in the blower's operators manual included with the blower

mount.

You must observe and obey all safety instructions in the

blower's operator's manual along with all instructions detailed

in this manual.

The images in this document are representative, and

are meant to complement the instructional copy they

accompany. Your unit may vary from the images

displayed.LEFTandRIGHTare as seen from the operator's

position.

Date of

Purchase:

FERRIS is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton Corporation,

Milwaukee, WI, USA.

SNAPPER PRO is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton

Corporation, Milwaukee, WI, USA.

Products Covered by this

Manual

TURBO-Pro Blower w/ 12 cu. ft. EZ Dump Hopper

System

Number

Description

5600901 Kit, 12 cu. ft. EZ Dump Hopper w/ TURBO-Pro MAX

Blower, 61", 200XT, IS2100Z, F210Z

5600902 Kit, 12 cu. ft. EZ Dump Hopper w/ TURBO-Pro MAX

Blower, 52", IS2100Z

5600904 Kit, 12 cu. ft. EZ Dump Hopper w/ TURBO-Pro MAX

Blower, 52", 150XT, F160Z

5601243 Kit, 12 cu. ft. EZ Dump Hopper w/ TURBO-Pro MAX

Blower, 52", ISX2200

5601245 Kit, 12 cu. ft. EZ Dump Hopper w/ TURBO-Pro MAX

Blower, 61", ISX2200

FAST-Vac® Blower w/ 12 cu. ft. EZ Dump Hopper

System

Number

Description

5600903 Kit, 12 cu. ft. EZ Dump Hopper w/ FAST-Vac® Blower,

61", 200XT, IS2100Z, F210Z

5600905 Kit, 12 cu. ft. EZ Dump Hopper w/ FAST-Vac® Blower,

52", 150XT, F160Z

5600906 Kit, 12 cu. ft. EZ Dump Hopper w/ FAST-Vac® Blower,

52", IS2100Z

5601242 Kit, 12 cu. ft. EZ Dump Hopper w/ FAST-Vac® Blower,

52" ISX2200

5601244 Kit, 12 cu. ft. EZ Dump Hopper w/ FAST-Vac® Blower,

61" ISX3300

TURBO-Pro Blower w/ 14 cu. ft. EZ Dump XL Hopper

System

Number

Description

5600910 Kit, 14 cu. ft. EZ Dump XL Hopper w/ TURBO-Pro MAX

Blower, 61", IS3200Z, F320Z

5600900 Kit, 14 cu. ft. EZ Dump XL Hopper w/ TURBO-Pro MAX

Blower, 61", S200XT

5900940 Kit, 14 cu. ft. EZ Dump XL Hopper w/ TURBO-Pro MAX

Blower, 61", F210Z

5601241 Kit, 14 cu. ft. EZ Dump XL Hopper w/ TURBO-Pro MAX

Blower, 61" ISX3300

FAST-Vac® Blower w/ 14 cu. ft. EZ Dump XL Hopper

System

Number

Description

5600907 Kit, 14 cu. ft. EZ Dump XL Hopper w/ FAST-Vac®

Blower, 61", IS3200Z, F320Z

5600909 Kit, 14 cu. ft. EZ Dump XL Hopper w/ FAST-Vac®

Blower, 61", S200XT

5600941 Kit, 14 cu. ft. EZ Dump XL Hopper w/ FAST-Vac®

Blower, 61", F210Z

5601240 Kit, 14 cu. ft. EZ Dump XL Hopper w FAST-Vac® Blower,

61" ISX3300

Operator Safety

In addition to all of the safety instructions described in this

manual, you must obey all the safety instructions in the

blower's operators manual included with the blower mount.

Safety Rules and Information

Read these safety instructions 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.

This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and

feet and throwing objects.

The triangle ( ) in text signifies important cautions or

warning which must be followed.

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WARNING

• Check the collection system to make sure it is bolted

tightly to the rider.

WARNING

• When blower assembly is removed from the mower

deck, the deflector must be properly installed.

WARNING

Amputation and thrown objects hazard

If the mower stalls or the turbo blower chute plugs:

1. Disengage the blower (blades) and remove the ignition

key and wait for all parts to stop before disconnecting

or unlatching any parts attached to the blower or the

collection system.

2. Remove the foreign object or clear the chute with a

suitable tool, such as a broom handle, before restarting

the engine. NEVER place hands into the blower

housing to clear jammed objects. Blower may rotate

when object is removed.

WARNING

For added rider stability and to prevent tipping or loss of

control:

• Use reduced speed on uneven ground and when

turning corners.

• Reduce loads on hillsides. It is recommended that the

collection system be kept no more than half full when

negotiating any slopes. Start mowing on slopes when

the collection system is empty.

Safety Decals

Before operating your unit, read the safety decals. The

cautions and warnings are for your safety. To avoid a

personal injury or damage to the unit, understand and follow

all the safety decals.

WARNING

If any safety decals become worn or damaged and cannot

be read, order replacement decals from your dealer.

A. Part Number: 5104315 - Decal, Container, Icons

Safety Icons

Warning - Thrown objects hazard:

• Do not open collection system container with engine

running.

• Do not operate with blower or collection system tube

unlatched or missing.

• Operate only with both the entire collection system and

front counterbalance weights installed and the collection

system closed and latched.

Warning - Loss of traction and control hazard:

• Do not operate with only the collection system installed.

• Do not operate with only the front counter balance

weights installed.

• Operate only with both the entire collection system and

front counter balance weights installed and the collection

system closed and latched.

Installation

In addition to these installation instructions, perform the

installation instructions for the blower and blower mount that

are detailed in the blower's operators manual included with

the blower mount.

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Rear Suspension Adjustment (Models

Equipped with Rear Suspension)

Many units equipped with rear suspension has multiple upper

mounting positions for the rear shock assembly (A, Figure

1). If the unit that you are installing the collection system

on is equipped with rear suspension, the upper mounting

position of the rear shock assembly must be re-positioned to

accommodate the additional weight of the collection system.

Some units are equipped with two (2) upper shock mounting

positions and some units are equipped with three (3) upper

shock mounting positions. To accommodate the additional

weight of the collection system the upper end of the shock

mount assembly must re-positioned so that the shock is in its

most vertical orientation.

If the unit that you are installing the collection system on does

not have additional upper mounting positions, the spring's

pre-load must be adjusted. For unit's with additional upper

mounting positions: if a stiffer ride is desired after the rear

shock is re-positioned to it's most vertical position, it can be

achieved by adjusting the spring's pre-load.

To adjust the upper shock mounting position:

1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface. Engage the

parking brake, disengage the PTO, turn the ignition

switch to OFF, and remove the key from the ignition.

2. Chock the front wheels of the unit to prevent the machine

from rolling.

3. Raise the rear of the machine and secure with jack

stands. The jack stands must be positioned under the

bumper of the unit.

4. Position the jack under the suspension cradle (or the

cross member that ties the suspension arms together,

depending on your unit) and slowly raise the rear

suspension to relieve the pressure on the upper shock

mounting bolts.

Note:This will require small adjustments to the jacks position.

The shock should move freely on the mounting bolt when the

pressure is relieved.

5. Remove the upper shock mounting hardware and

pivot the shock to the position that orients the shock

most vertically (position #2 for units with two (2) upper

mounting positions; position #3 for units with three (3)

upper mounting positions). Adjust the jack to align the

shock assembly to the shock mounting hole.

6. Re-install the upper shock mounting hardware and

tighten securely.

7. Remove the jack from underneath the suspension cradle

(or suspension cross member, depending on your unit).

8. Remove the jack stands from underneath the machine.

To adjust the spring pre-load:

1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface. Engage the

parking brake, disengage the PTO, turn the ignition

switch to OFF, and remove the ignition key.

2. Chock the front wheels of the machine to prevent the

machine from rolling.

3. Raise the rear of the machine and secure with jack

stands.

4. Remove the rear drive tires.

WARNING

Use two hands when adjusting the shock assembly springs.

The will prevent the wrench from slipping while pressure is

being applied.

5. To adjust the spring pre-load of the shock assembly

(A, Figure 2) insert the tip of the spanner wrench (p/n

5022853) (B), that came with the zero-turn riding mower,

into the notch of the pre-load adjuster (C). While holding

the spanner wrench in place with one hand, turn counter-

clockwise to increase the amount of pre-load. (Turning

clockwise will decrease the amount of pre-load.) Make

sure that both rear shock assemblies are adjusted to the

same pre-load position.

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6. Re-install the rear drive tires. Torque the lug bolts to

85-91 ft. lbs. (115-129 Nm). Remove the jack stands from

under the machine.

Note:If the spanner wrench is not located in a clamp under

the seat plate of your unit, it was included with the publication

packet for the zero-turn riding mower.

Remove the Carburetor Shield

If a unit has a carburetor shield it must be removed prior to

installing the collection system.

Note:ISX2200 and ISX3300 series models DO NOT need

the carburetor shield removed.

1. If the engine is hot, allow sufficient time for the muffler to

cool to prevent a burn injury during installation process.

2. Remove the carburetor shield (A, Figure 3) from the top

of the rear bumper (B) by removing the hardware (C, D &

E) securing the shield to the bumper.

Install the Hopper Mounting Plate

All zero-turn riding mowers with mid-mounted mower decks

that this hopper collection system fits use the same hopper

mount plate but use different hardware and mounting holes to

mount it. Please refer to the following instructions and figures

for the proper mounting holes and hardware for mounting the

hopper mount.

Zero-Turn Riding Mowers with Round Tube

Bumpers

Four (4) 3/8 U-bolts (A, Figure 4) and eight (8) 3/8-16 hex

nylock flange nuts (B) are used to mount the hopper mount

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F160Z with 52" Mower Deck (12 cu. ft. Hopper)

1. Position the hopper mount plate onto the bumper and

install two (2) U-bolts over the top bumper tube and

through the holes indicated as "A" in Figure 5 and secure

with four (4) 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts.

2. Install two (2) U-bolts over the middle bumper tube and

through the holes indicated as "B" in Figure 5 and secure

with four (4) 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts.

3. Center the hopper mount plate on the bumper and tighten

the hardware.

IS2100Z with 52" Mower Deck (12 cu. ft. Hopper)

1. Position the hopper mount plate onto the bumper and

install two (2) U-bolts over the top bumper tube and

through the holes indicated as "A" in Figure 6 and secure

with four (4) 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts.

2. Install two (2) U-bolts over the middle bumper tube and

through the holes indicated as "B" in Figure 6 and secure

with four (4) 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts.

3. Center the hopper mount plate on the bumper and tighten

the hardware.

IS2100Z with 61" Mower Deck (12 cu. ft. Hopper)

1. Position the hopper mount plate onto the bumper and

install two (2) U-bolts over the top bumper tube and

through the holes indicated as "A" in Figure 7 and secure

with four (4) 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts.

2. Install two (2) U-bolts over the middle bumper tube and

through the holes indicated as "B" in Figure 7 and secure

with four (4) 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts.

3. Slide the hopper mount plate as far as it will go towards

the discharge side of the mower deck and tighten the

hardware.

ISX2200 with 52" Mower Deck (12 cu. ft.

Hopper)

1. Position the hopper mount plate onto the bumper and

install two (2) U-bolts over the middle bumper tube and

through the holes indicated as "A" in Figure 8 and secure

with four (4) 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts.

2. Install two (2) U-bolts over the bottom bumper tube and

through the holes indicated as "B" in Figure 8 and secure

with four (4) 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts.

3. Center the hopper mount plate on the bumper and tighten

the hardware.

ISX2200 with 61" Mower Deck (12 cu. ft.

Hopper)

1. Position the hopper mount plate onto the bumper and

install two (2) U-bolts over the middle bumper tube and

through the holes indicated as "A" in Figure 9 and secure

with four (4) 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts.

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2. Install two (2) U-bolts over the bottom bumper tube and

through the holes indicated as "B" in Figure 9 and secure

with four (4) 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts.

3. Slide the hopper mount plate as far as it will go towards

the discharge side of the mower deck and tighten the

hardware.

F210Z with 61" Mower Deck (12 cu. ft. Hopper)

1. Position the hopper mount plate onto the bumper and

install two (2) U-bolts over the top bumper tube and

through the holes indicated as "A" in Figure 10 and

secure with four (4) 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts.

2. Install two (2) U-bolts over the middle bumper tube and

through the holes indicated as "B" in Figure 10 and

secure with four (4) 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts.

3. Slide the hopper mount plate as far as it will go towards

the discharge side of the mower deck and tighten the

hardware.

F210Z with 61" Mower Deck (14 cu. ft. Hopper)

1. Position the hopper mount plate onto the bumper and

install two (2) U-bolts over the top bumper tube and

through the holes indicated as "A" in Figure 11 and

secure with four (4) 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts.

2. Install two (2) U-bolts over the middle bumper tube and

through the holes indicated as "B" in Figure 11 and

secure with four (4) 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts.

3. Center the hopper mount plate on the bumper and tighten

the hardware.

IS3200Z with 61" Mower Deck (14 cu. ft. Hopper)

1. Position the hopper mount plate onto the bumper and

install two (2) U-bolts over the top bumper tube and

through the holes indicated as "A" in Figure 12 and

secure with four (4) 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts.

2. Install two (2) U-bolts over the second bumper tube (from

the top of the bumper counting down) and through the

holes indicated as "B" in Figure 12 and secure with four

(4) 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts.

3. Center the hopper mount plate on the bumper and tighten

the hardware.

ISX3300 with 61" Mower Deck (14 cu. ft.

Hopper)

1. Position the hopper mount plate onto the bumper and

install two (2) U-bolts over the second bumper tube (from

the top of the bumper counting down) and through the

holes indicated as "A" in Figure 13 and secure with four

(4) 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts.

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2. Install two (2) U-bolts over the third bumper tube (from

the top of the bumper counting down) and through the

holes indicated as "B" in Figure 13 and secure with four

(4) 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts.

3. Center the hopper mount plate on the bumper and tighten

the hardware.

F320Z with 61" Mower Deck (14 cu. ft. Hopper)

1. Position the hopper mount plate onto the bumper and

install two (2) U-bolts over the top bumper tube and

through the holes indicated as "A" in Figure 14 and

secure with four (4) 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts.

2. Install two (2) U-bolts over the second bumper tube (from

the top of the bumper counting down) and through the

holes indicated as "B" in Figure 14 and secure with four

(4) 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts.

3. Center the hopper mount plate on the bumper and tighten

the hardware.

Zero-Turn Riding Mowers with Flat Plate

Bumpers

3/8-16 X 1" bolts, 3/8 SAE washers, and 3/8-16 nylock flange

nuts are used to mount the hopper mount plate to the flat tube

bumper.

Please see the instructions below for your specific model,

mower deck size, and collection system as each installation

process is slightly different for units with flat plate bumpers.

S150XT with 52" Mower Deck (12 cu. ft. Hopper)

1. Position the hopper mount plate (A, Figure 15) onto the

bumper (B) and route four (4) 3/8-16 X 1" bolts (C) and

3/8 flat washers (D) through the holes identified as "A" in

Figure 16 and then through the bumper and secure with

four (4) 3/8 hex nylock flange nuts (E).

2. Route two (2) 3/8-16 X 1" bolts and 3/8 flat washers

through the holes identified as "B" in Figure 16 and then

through the bumper and the hopper mount backing plate

(F) and secure with two (2) 3/8 hex nylock flange nuts.

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S200XT with 61" Mower Deck (12 cu. ft. Hopper)

1. Position the hopper mount plate (A, Figure 17) onto the

bumper (B) and route four (4) 3/8-16 X 1" bolts (C) and

3/8 flat washers (D) through the holes identified as "A" in

Figure 18 and then through the bumper and secure with

four (4) 3/8 hex nylock flange nuts (E).

2. Route two (2) 3/8-16 X 1" bolts and 3/8 flat washers

through the holes identified as "B" in Figure 18 and then

through the bumper and secure with two (2) 3/8 hex

nylock flange nuts.

3. Route one (1) 3/8-16 X 1" bolt and a 3/8 flat washer

through the hole identified as "C" in Figure 18 and then

through the bumper and secure with one (1) 3/8 hex

nylock flange nut.

S200XT with 61" Mower Deck (14 cu. ft. Hopper)

1. Position the hopper mount plate (A, Figure 19) onto the

bumper (B) and route four (4) 3/8-16 X 1" bolts (C) and

3/8 flat washers (D) through the holes identified as "A" in

Figure 20 and then through the bumper and secure with

four (4) 3/8 hex nylock flange nuts (E).

2. Route two (2) 3/8-16 X 1" bolts and 3/8 flat washers

through the holes identified as "B" in Figure 20 and then

through the bumper and secure with two (2) 3/8 hex

nylock flange nuts.

3. Route two (2) 3/8-16 X 1" bolts and 3/8 flat washers

through the holes identified as "C" in Figure 20 and then

through the bumper and secure with two (2) 3/8 hex

nylock flange nuts.

Install the Stabilizer Straps (Models with

Flat Plate Bumpers)

Models with flat plate bumpers utilize stabilizer straps to help

mount the hopper mount plate to the unit. Each series, deck

size, and hopper combination has it's own specific stabilizer

straps and unique orientation. Your kit only has the stabilizer

straps for the machine the hopper kit that was purchased was

intended to be installed on.

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Install the Stabilizer Straps - S150XT with 52"

Mower Deck (12 cu. ft. Hopper)

1. Using a 3/8-16 X 1-1/4" bolt (A, Figure 21), 3/8 SAE

washer (B) and 3/8-16 hex nylock flange nut (C) mount

the stabilizer strap (D) to the right side of the hopper

mount (E).

2. Remove the upper 3/8 bolt, washer, and nut that secures

the right hand side rear fuel tank bracket (F) to the unit.

3. Install a new 3/8-16 X 1-1/2" bolt (G) with a 3/8 SAE

washer (H) through the right hand side rear fuel tank

bracket, the frame of the machine, the stabilizer strap,

and secure using a 3/8-16 hex nylock flange nut (I).

4. Repeat this process for the other side of the machine.

Install the Stabilizer Straps - S200XT with 61"

Mower Deck (12 cu. ft. Hopper)

When installing a 12 cu. ft. hopper on a S200XT series

mower with a 61" mower deck. There is a left stabilizer strap

(A, Figure 22) and a right stabilizer strap (B) that is used.

1. Using a 3/8-16 X 1-1/4" bolt (A, Figure 23), 3/8 SAE

washer (B) and 3/8-16 hex nylock flange nut (C) mount

the stabilizer strap (D) to the right side of the hopper

mount (E).

2. Remove the upper 3/8 bolt, washer, and nut that secures

the right hand side rear fuel tank bracket (F) to the unit.

3. Install a new 3/8-16 X 1-1/2" bolt (G) with a 3/8 SAE

washer (H) through the right hand side rear fuel tank

bracket, the frame of the machine, the stabilizer strap,

and secure using a 3/8-16 hex nylock flange nut (I).

4. Repeat this process to install the left hand stabilizer strap

(J) onto the left hand side of the machine.

Install the Stabilizer Straps - S200XT with 61"

Mower Deck (14 cu. ft. Hopper)



1. Using a 3/8-16 X 1-1/4" bolt (A, Figure24), 3/8 SAE

washer (B) and 3/8-16 hex nylock flange nut (C) mount

the stabilizer strap (D) to the right side of the hopper

mount (E).

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2. Remove the upper 3/8 bolt, washer, and nut that secures

the right hand side rear fuel tank bracket (F) to the unit.

3. Install a new 3/8-16 X 1-1/2" bolt (G) with a 3/8 SAE

washer (H) through the right hand side rear fuel tank

bracket, the frame of the machine, the stabilizer strap,

and secure using a 3/8-16 hex nylock flange nut (I).

4. Repeat this process for the other side of the machine.

Install the Support Plate and Latch Bar

Assembly

There is a left hand support plate (A, Figure 25) and right

hand support plate (B). Use Figure 25 to help identify which

side is which. With the support plates installed properly the

mounting tabs should be facing towards the center of the

hopper. The right hand support plate also has an additional

slot which is used for the spring anchor bolt.

1. Position the hopper assembly (C) behind the unit. The

hopper should be laid on It's top so that the mounting

surface for the support plates is facing upwards. The

opening for the blower tube (D) should be on the same

side as the machines discharge chute.

2. Position the left hand support plate (A) onto the hopper as

shown in Figure 25. For 14 cu. ft. models: the bottom of

the support plate needs to be slid underneath the tab on

the reinforcement plate (E).

3. Install three (3) 5/16 X 1" carriage bolts (F) up through the

hopper assembly and the left support plate and secure

with a 5/16-18 hex nylock flange nut (G). Leave this

hardware loose, it will be tightened later.

4. Inspect the ends of the latch bar assembly (H). There

should be grease on the ends of the bar (I). If there is not

apply a thin layer of grease to the ends of the bar.

5. Install the latch bar assembly into the bushing hole in the

left hand support plate as shown in Figure 25.

6. Install the other end of the latch bar assembly into the

bushing hole in the right hand support plate as shown in

Figure 25 and then position the right hand support plate

onto the hopper. For 14 cu. ft. models: the bottom of the

support plate needs to be slid underneath the tab on the

reinforcement plate (E).

7. Install three (3) 5/16 X 1" carriage bolts (F) up through

the hopper assembly and the right support plate and

secure with a 5/16-18 hex nylock flange nut (G). Leave

this hardware loose, it will be tightened later.

Install the Torsion Tube

1. Position the torsion tube (A, Figure 26) between the left

hand support plate (B) and the right hand support plate

(C).

2. Secure the torsion tube in place using four (4) 5/16 X 3/4"

carriage bolts (D) and 5/16 nylock flange nuts (E).

3. Inspect the latch bar assembly (F) for binding by

attempting to rotate the bar by hand. If the bar does spin,

continue with step #4. If the bar does not spin, make

adjustments to the position of the support plates until it

spins.

4. Tighten the support plates to the hopper.

5. Re-inspect the latch bar assembly for binding by

attempting to rotate the bar by hand. If the bar does spin,

no further adjustments are necessary. If the bar does

not spin, make adjustments to the position of the support

plates until it does spin.

Install the Mount Tube and Latch Bar

Assemblies to the Support Plates

There is a left hand side mount tube and latch bar assembly

(A, Figure 27) and a right hand side mount tube and latch bar

assembly (B). Use Figure 27 to determine which is which.

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When installed, the mounting pins (C) point towards the

center of the hopper and the latch bar assemblies (D) are on

the outside of the hopper.

1. To install the left hand side mount tube and latch bar

assembly (A) into the left hand support plate, install a .52"

ID X 1.00" OD X .25" tall spacer (E) onto the mount pin

and place it into the left hand support plate. The mounting

pin with spacer goes into the mounting hole of the support

plate, the pivoting rod (F) goes into the dumping slot (G),

and the latch bar assembly is positioned so that it points

toward the gate of the hopper. The left hand side mount

tube and latch bar assembly should be pivoted so that it

rests against the rubber bumper in the resting pocket (H).

The latch bar assembly will hold the mount tube and latch

bar assembly in place.

2. Install a 1/2" washer (I) and a 1/8 X 3/4 cotter pin (J)

into the hole in the mounting pin to secure the left hand

side mount tube and latch bar assembly to the left hand

support plate.

3. To install the right hand side mount tube and latch bar

assembly (B) into the right hand support plate, install

a .52" ID X 1.00" OD X .25" tall spacer (E) onto the

mount pin and place it into the right hand support plate.

The mounting pin with spacer goes into the mounting

hole of the support plate, the pivoting rod (F) goes into

the dumping slot (G), and the latch bar assembly is

positioned so that it points toward the gate of the hopper.

The right hand side mount tube and latch bar assembly

should be pivoted so that it rests against the rubber

bumper in the resting pocket (H). The latch bar assembly

will hold the mount tube and latch bar assembly in place.

4. Install a 1/2" washer (I) and a 1/8 X 3/4 cotter pin (J)

into the hole in the mounting pin to secure the right hand

side mount tube and latch bar assembly to the right hand

support plate.

Install the Latch Bar Assembly

Tensioning Spring

The length of the latch bar assembly tensioning spring (A,

Figure 28) determines how much force is necessary to

operate the hopper dump handle. If the amount of force is

not comfortable for the operator the length of the position

of the spring can be adjusted. The longer the spring is, the

more force is required to operate the hopper dump handle.

The shorter the spring is, the less force is required to operate

the hopper dump handle; however, the spring length should

never be adjusted so short that driving over uneven or bumpy

terrain can free the latch.

1. Install the latch bar assembly tensioning spring to the

right support plate (B) by routing a 3/8 X 2-1/4" bolt

(C), and a 3/8 SAE washer (D) through the latch bar

tensioning spring (A), a 3/8 serrated flange nut (E), the

slot in the right hand side support plate and loosely

installing a 3/8 serrated flange nut (E).

2. Pull the hardware mounting the spring to the right hand

support plate towards the back of the slot until the coil-to-

coil length of the spring measures 2-5/8" ± 1/4" (6.7 cm

± .64 cm). Once the measurement is achieved, tighten

the 3/8 serrated flange nuts to lock the spring in place.

Install the Dump Handle Assembly

1. Route a 5/16-18 X 1" bolt (A, Figure 29) through a .34" ID

X 1.25" OD washer (B), a .328" ID X .497" OD X .218 tall

spacer (C), the slot in the dump handle assembly (D), a

second .34" ID X 1.25" OD washer (B), the mounting hole

in the hopper assembly, and then secure with a 5/16-18

hex nylock flange nut (E).

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2. Inspect the pivoting barrel (F) of the dump handle

assembly to make sure that the .39" ID X .625" OD X

1.85" long spacer is still installed and then route a 3/8-16

X 2-3/4" bolt (G), through a 3/8 SAE washer (H), the

dump handle assembly, the mounting hole in the hopper

assembly, and then secure with a 3/8-16 hex nylock

flange nut (I).

Install the Rod Pivot Mount

1. Route two (2) 5/16-18 X 1" bolts (A, Figure 30) and two

5/16 SAE washers (B) through the rod pivot mount (C),

the right hand support plate, and secure with 5/16-18 hex

nylock flange nuts (D).

Install the Dump Handle Linkage Rods

There are three threaded rods that are packaged with the

your Hopper Collection System. The 5/16 X 7" long rod

(A, Figure 31) is used on 12 cu. ft. hoppers and the 5/16 X

10-1/4" long rod (B) is used on 14 cu. ft. hoppers. The 5/16

X 10-3/4" long rod (C) is used on both 12 cu. ft. and 14 cu. ft.

hoppers.

Each rod has an end with right-hand thread and an end with

left handed thread. On all three rods the end with the shorter

length of thread is the left handed thread.

1. Install a left hand threaded nut (D) and a left hand

threaded ball joint (E) onto the left hand threaded end of

the 5/16 X 10-3/4" threaded rod (C).

2. Install a right hand threaded nut (F) and the clevis (G)

onto the right hand threaded end of the 5/16 X 10-3/4"

threaded rod (C).

3. Adjust the position of the ball joint and the clevis until

the overall length of the rod measures 13" long and then

tighten the jam nuts.

4. Using a 5/16-18 X 1-1/4" bolt and 5/16-18 hex nylon lock

nut (A, Figure 32) connect the 10-3/4" rod assembly (B)

to the longer arm of the pivot mount block (C).

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5. Using the clevis pin and cotter pin (D) connect the clevis

(E) to the slot in the latch bar assembly (F).

6. Install a left hand threaded nut (D, Figure 31) and a left

hand threaded ball joint (E) onto the left hand threaded

end of the 5/16 X 7" threaded rod if you are working on a

12 cu. ft. hopper (A) or 5/16 X 10-1/4" threaded rod (B) if

you are working on a 14 cu. ft. hopper.

7. Install a right hand threaded nut (F) and a right hand

threaded ball joint (H) onto the right hand threaded end of

the 5/16 X 7" threaded rod if you are working on a 12 cu.

ft. hopper (A) or 5/16 X 10-1/4" threaded rod (B) if you are

working on a 14 cu. ft. hopper.

8. Using two (2) 5/16-18 X 1-1/4" bolts and 5/16-18 hex

nylon lock nuts (A, Figure 32) connect the rod assembly

(G) to the handle mount (H) and the shorter arm of the

pivot mount block (I).

9. Make sure that the dump handle is positioned in the

CLOSED slot (J) of the bracket and adjust the overall

length of the rod as necessary to install it. The jam nuts

can be left loose at this time as it will be necessary to

adjust the length of the rod later.

Connect the Latch Bar Assemblies to the

Latch Bar

1. Using a clevis pin and cotter pin (A, Figure 33) connect

the clevis end of the latch bar assemblies (B) into the

front hole of the hopper latch bar (C).

Install the Door Latch Rod

1. Install the door latch rod (A, Figure 34) onto the hopper

door latch (B) and the dump handle (C) and secure both

ends using a 3/8" clevis pin (D), 3/8 SAE washer (E) and

secure using a 1/8 X 3/4" cotter pin (F).

Install the Winch Anchor Bracket

1. Mount the winch anchor bracket (A, Figure 35) to the

inside of the left support plate (B) with two (2) 5/16-18

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X 1" bolts (C), 5/16 SAE washers (D), and 5/16-18 hex

nylock flange nuts (E).

Install the Winch Quick Mount

1. Mount the winch quick mount (A, Figure 36) to the left

upright tube (B) of the zero-turn riding mower's roll bar

below the folding knuckle (C) of the roll bar.

2. Secure the winch quick mount in place using two (2) 3/8

U-bolts (D) and four (4) 3/8-16 hex nylock flange nuts (E).

Install the Weights and Weight Mounts

It is important that the weight carrier and the front weights are

installed whenever the collection system is mounted on your

unit.

Install the Weights and Weight Mount (IS2100Z,

IS3200Z, & F320Z Models)



1. Install the weight carrier (A, Figure37) onto the front of

the unit and secure with two (2) 3/8 X 1-1/4" bolts (B), 3/8

flat washers (C), and 3/8 nylock flange nuts (D).

2. Install the two (2) 50 lbs counter weights (E) in the weight

carrier and secure with the retaining pin (F) and hair pin

clips (G). 

Install the Weights and Weight Mount (All Other

Models)



1. Install the weight carrier (A, Figure38) onto the front of

the unit and secure with two (2) 1/2 X 1-1/4" bolts (B), 3/8

flat washers (C), and 1/2 nylock flange nuts (D).

2. Install the counter weights (E) in the weight carrier and

secure with the retaining pin (F) and hair pin clips (G).

See the"Hopper Weights Needed"chart below to

determine the correct amount of weights for your unit.

Hopper Weights Needed

Model Hopper Size Number of 50

lbs Weights

S200XT 14 cu. ft. Qty: 3

S200XT 12 cu. ft. Qty: 2

All other

models

All Qty: 2

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Install the Handle on the Winch

1. Install the backing plate (A, Figure 39) and winch handle

(B) onto the winch handle shaft (C) and secure using a

1/2-13 hex nylon lock nut (D).

Install the Hopper to the Hopper Mount

1. Position the pivot pins of the mount tube (A, Figure 40)

into the slots of the hopper mount (B).

2. Place the winch and mount assembly (C) into the tube of

the winch quick mount (D).

WARNING

The winch included with this hopper kit is intended for the

sole purpose of mounting and removing the hopper from the

zero-turn riding mower and is not intended to be used for

any other purpose.

3. Place the winch lock lever in the middle position (A,

Figure 41), this will release the lock on the winch and

allow you to pull the winch hook (E, Figure 40) to the

hopper.

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4. Install the winch hook into the winch anchor bracket (F).

The winch hook must be facing upwards so that the latch

bar (G) closes on top of the winch anchor bracket.

5. Inspect the handle for the winch (C, Figure 41) and the

angle of the strap to the hopper to make sure that the

winch quick mount is mounted at the correct height on

the roll bar. The winch quick mount must be mounted

just high enough that the winch's handle clears the fuel

tank of the machine and the winch quick mount cannot be

mounted so high that the strap causes the pivot pins of

the mount tube to pull out of the hopper mount.

6. Place the winch lock lever in the upright position (B) and

rotate the handle clockwise. This will pull the hopper up

into position.

7. Connect the hopper assembly to the hopper mounting

using two (2) hitch pins (H, Figure 40).

8. Place the winch lock lever in the down position (D, Figure

41) and rotate the handle counter-clockwise. This will

release the tension on the winch so you can disconnect

the winch book from the winch anchor bracket.

9. Remove the winch and mount assembly from the tube of

the winch quick mount.

Adjust the Dump Handle Position

The position of the dump handle (A, Figure 42) can be

adjusted to increase or decrease how far it is away from the

operator while they are sitting in the operator’s seat of the

zero-turn riding mower.

1. Position the dump handle to the desired distance from the

operator’s seat and tighten the three (3) bolts, washers,

and nuts (B) that control the handle positioning.

Adjust the Latch Bar Assemblies

1. With the hopper in the closed (collecting) position inspect

the latch bar assemblies (A, Figure 43) to make sure

that the mount bar pin (B) is at the back of the slot and

that the gate latch assembly (C) is fully engaged. If this

condition is not met, continue with the steps below.

2. Loosen the latch bar assemblies jam nut (D).

3. Remove the hardware that secures the latch bar

assemblies to the gate latch assembly (E).

4. Turn the ball joint (F) to adjust.

5. Once the length is adjusted so that the mount bar pin is

at the back of the slot and the gate latch assembly is fully

engaged, re-install the latch bar assemblies to the gate

latch assembly and secure in place using the hardware

removed in step #3.

6. Tighten the latch bar assemblies jam nut against the ball

joint.

Adjust the Dump Handle Linkage Rods

1. With the hopper dump handle in the CLOSED (collecting)

position (A, Figure 44). The latch (A, Figure 45) should

rest on the locking pin (B) as shown in inset 1, Figure 45.

2. While holding the hopper in the upright position, raise

the hopper dump handle and move it away from the

operator's position to the OPEN (dumping) position

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(B, Figure 44). The latch (A, Figure 45) should be high

enough so that it clears the locking pin (B) as shown in

inset 2, Figure 45.

3. If both of the above detailed conditions are not met,

adjust the dump handle linkage rod (C, Figure 44) by

loosening the jam nuts (D) and shortening or lengthening

the linkage rod until both conditions detailed above are

met.

4. Once the proper adjustment is achieved, re-tighten the

jam nuts.

Install Tube Extension to Hopper

This procedure is only necessary for zero-turn riding mowers

with a 61” mid-mounted mowing deck being fitted with a 12

cu. ft. Hopper.

1. Remove the three (3) screws (A, Figure 46) and 1/4

nylock flange nuts (B) screwed into the hopper.

2. Install the extension tube (C) to the hopper using three (3)

1/4-20 X 1” bolts (D), 1/4 SAE washers (E), and 1/4-20

nylock flange nuts (B).

3. Install the three (3) screws (A) and 1/4 nylock flange nuts

(B) into the extension tube.

Install Hose to Hopper Assembly

The procedure for installing the hose is the same whether

it is installed directly to the hopper or if it is installed to the

extension tube.

1. Install a thin layer of grease to the flange of the hose

elbow assembly (A, Figure 47).

2. Install the flexible hose (B) into the clear hose assembly

3. There are three bolts in the hopper assembly. Align these

bolts with the large part of the slots in the elbow assembly

when installing to the hopper assembly and rotate the

elbow assembly clockwise to lock in place.

4. Slide the flexible hose and clear hose assembly into the

elbow assembly.

Install Hose to Blower Assembly

1. Position the latches (A, Figure 48) 2-1/4” (5,72 cm) from

the end of the blower assembly (B) and they should be on

the sides of the blower 180° apart.

2. Using a 3/16” (0.48 cm) drill bit, drill the four holes for the

latches.

3. Install the latches to the blower assembly and secure in

place using the four (4) pop rivets, which are installed

from the inside of the blower mount to the outside.

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4. Attach the hose assembly to blower assembly and secure

in place using the rubber straps.

Operation

General Operating Instructions

In addition to these operating instructions, you must also

observe and follow the operating instructions that are detailed

in the Blower System operator's manual that was included

with the blower mount of this machine.

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 discharge 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 (or discharge boot), discharge tube, and

grass catcher cover.

Mowing with the Collection System

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

postion 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 discharge hose may be plugged or the grass catcher

may be full -- Disengage the blower (blades) and remove

the ignition key, wait for all parts to stop and then empty the

catcher or clear the discharge tube.

WARNING

Disengage the blower (blades) and remove the ignition key,

wait for all parts to stop before disconnection or unlatching

any parts attached to blower or collection system.

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.

CAUTION

Always wear hearing protection when operating.

Note:Be careful when turning away from objects. The

collection system may collide with objects causing damage.

After Operation

For the blower:

1. The blower housing and discharge tube should be

removed for cleaning.

For the collection system:

1. Remove any accumulated debris from the inside of the

collection unit.

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

the lid, if equipped.

Note:The lid screen can be partially removed for easier

cleaning and should be cleaned regularly.

3. Make sure that there is a snug fit between mower deck,

blower housing, discharge tube, and grass catcher cover.

Mowing Without the Collection System

To remove the blower, see the instructions in Collector

System Removal . All of the instruction must be followed in

Collector System Removal to remove the collector, blower,

collector hose, and front weights, and the discharge chute

properly installed and adjusted in the down position.

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