Simplicity ATTACHMENT, TRIPLE CATCHER User manual

Brand: Simplicity

Model: ATTACHMENT, TRIPLE CATCHER

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

5900703

Simplicity ATTACHMENT, TRIPLE CATCHER is your all-in-one solution for collecting grass, leaves and other debris from your lawn and garden. With its unique triple-bag design, this attachment can hold up to 10 bushels of material, making it perfect for large lawns and gardens.

The Triple Catcher is easy to install and use. Simply attach it to the rear of your Simplicity® lawn tractor, and you're ready to go. The attachment's large opening and powerful suction will quickly collect all of the debris in its path, leaving your lawn looking neat and tidy.

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Mfg. No. Description

5900703 Clean Sweep Triple Catcher

1735596

Revision B

Triple Catcher

ATTACHMENT

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

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Table of Contents

Hardware ........................................................................................ 4

Operator Safety ............................................................................. 6

General Warnings ...................................................................... 6

Recommended Accessories ..................................................... 6

Safety Decals ............................................................................ 6

Attachment Decals .................................................................... 6

General Operating Safety .......................................................... 7

Assembly ....................................................................................... 8

Replace Existing Baes ............................................................ 8

Mounting Bracket Installation .................................................... 9

Hitch Plate Installation ............................................................... 9

Cover and Upright Support Assembly ....................................... 10

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

Cover Assembly Installation ...................................................... 11

Tube Installation ........................................................................ 11

Secure Lower Chute to Mower .................................................. 12

Front Weight Carrier Installation ................................................ 13

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

Warranty ......................................................................................... 15

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

referenced from the operating position.

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A - BAFFLE, LH Blowout, 50”

(Qty. 1)

Hardware

D - BOLT, Carriage

.3125”-18 x .625” (Qty. 8)

C - NUT, Whiz Lock

.3125”-18 (Qty. 10)

B - BOLT, Carriage

.3125”-18 x 1.00” (Qty. 2)

E - BAFFLE, RH Blowout, 50”

(Qty. 1)

F - MOUNTING BRACKET

(Qty. 1)

P - COVER SUPPORT BRACKET

(Qty. 1)

L - UPRIGHT SUPPORT

(Qty. 1)

N - HAIR PIN CLIP

(Qty. 1)

H - HITCH PLATE (Qty. 1)

J - U-Bolt (Qty. 3) K - NUT, Hex ESNA

.375”-16 (Qty. 6)

M - HITCH ROD

(Qty. 1)

G - BOLT

.50”-13 x 1.50” (Qty. 4)

I - NUT, Lock

.50”-13 (Qty. 6)

O - BOLT

.375”-16 x 1.00” (Qty. 4)

Q - NUT

.375”-16 (Qty. 4)

T - HINGE PIN

(Qty. 2)

R - COLLECTOR BAG

(Qty. 3)

U - HINGE PIN

(Qty. 2)

S - COLLECTOR BAG

(Qty.1)

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V - LOWER CHUTE

(Qty. 1)

W - MIDDLE TUBE (Qty. 1)

Y - SCREW

.25” x .75” (Qty. 1)

AD - WEIGHT CARRIER

(Qty. 1)

Z - BOLT

.25”-20 x 1.50” (Qty. 1)

AE - ROD

(Qty. 1)

AC - CAPSCREW,

.50”-13 x 1.250” (Qty. 2)

AF - SPRING RETAINER

(Qty. 2)

AA - LOCKNUT RETAINER

.25” (Qty. 1)

X - UPPER TUBE (Qty. 1)

EXTRA TUBE for TURBO KIT

(Qty. 1)

AB - LOCK NUT

.25”-20 (Qty. 1)

Hardware

Extra Parts in Kit - Needed for Turbo Kit Assembly

SCREW, Truss

10-24 x .75” (Qty. 2)

RIVET WASHER

.203” I.D. x .50” O.D. x .047” THK

(Qty. 4)

NUT

10-24 (Qty. 2)

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Operator Safety

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.

Recommended Accessories

• Front counterweight is recommended when using rear-

mounted grass catcher. Contact an authorized dealer

for availability.

Safety Decals

Several safety labels are installed on the unit to remind you

of 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 safety decals

below are on your product.

If any decals are lost or damaged, replace them at once.

See your local dealer for replacements. 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.

Attachment Decal

Part Number 1732819 - Thrown Objects Hazard

General Warnings

• 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, should 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.

• 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.

• Grass should be cut often but 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 to prevent clogging. If

grass is too high, operate with mower in high cutting position.

Cut the grass again in lower cutting position, if desired.

• Before mowing, clear the lawn of all sticks, stones, wire and

other debris which may be caught or thrown by the mower

blades.

• The blower housing should be removed for cleaning. If a

large amount of cut grass is spilling out from under the deck,

the tube may be plugged or grass bags are full. Shut off

tractor, disengage the PTO, remove the key, and allow all

moving parts to stop before disconnecting the tube.

• 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°).

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General Operating Safety

Be sure to read all information in the Operator Safety

section before attempting to operate this unit. Become

familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit.

WARNING

If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not operate it.

See an authorized dealer. Contact an authorized dealer

for availability.

Safety Interlock System Tests

This unit is equipped with a Safety Interlock System. This

system is present for your safety: don not attempt to bypass

or tamper with the switches and devices. Check the system

using the Safety Interlock System Tests listed in the Opera-

tor’s Manual.

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Assembly

NOTE: Lower case letters refer to existing parts / hard-

ware.

WARNING

Before beginning any service work, turn off the PTO, set

the parking brake, turn off the ignition and remove the

key.

Replace Existing Baes

1. Remove carriage bolts (a, Figure 1) and nuts (b)

securing front baffle (c). Retain baffle and hardware for

re-assembly.

Figure 1

2. Remove carriage bolts (d, Figure 2) and nuts (e)

securing front of left baffle (f) and gage wheel (g) .

3. Remove capscrew (h) and nut (i) securing rear of left

baffle.

Retain baffle, gage wheel and hardware for re-

assembly.

Figure 2

4. Place LH baffle (A, Figure 3) inside of mower deck

with holes in baffle aligned to holes in mower deck as

shown.

5. Keeping all hardware loose, install LH baffle and gage

wheel (h) to mower deck with carriage bolts (B) and

nuts (C).

A h

Figure 3

6. Install carriage bolts (D, Figure 4) and nuts (C) into

remaining three holes to secure LH baffle to mower

deck.

7. Tighten all hardware.

Figure 4

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8. Raise side discharge chute (k, Figure 5).

9. Insert RH baffle (E, Figure 5) through discharge opening

and set on top of stone guard (l) and align holes at

stone guard and front of deck.

10. Insert carriage bolts (D) and finger tighten nuts (C) in all

three places. When all hardware is in place, tighten to

secure.

Figure 5

Mounting Bracket Installation

1. Insert carriage bolts (D, Figure 6) through holes of

mower deck and mounting bracket (F) as shown.

2. Secure with nuts (C).

Figure 6

Hitch Plate Installation

Flat Style Bumper (Older Models)

1. Remove and discard capscrews (a, Figure 7) and nuts

(b) securing heat shield (c).

2. Enlarge existing holes in heat shield and upper and

lower bumper (d) to 17/32”.

Figure 7

3. Insert capscrews (G, Figure 8) through holes in hitch

plate (H), heat shield (c) and upper and lower bumper

(d).

4. Secure with nuts (I).

Figure 8

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Tube Style Bumper

1. Place u-bolts (J, Figure 9) over upper two bumper tubes

(a) and into holes of hitch plate (H) as shown.

2. Center hitch plate on the rear bumper tubes and secure

with locknuts (K).

Figure 9

Cover and Upright Support Bracket

Assembly

1. Place upright support (L, Figure 10) onto pins of hitch

plate (H).

2. Slide hitch rod (M) through upper holes of hitch plate

and secure with hair pin (N).

N L

H M

Figure 10

3. Insert carriage bolts (O, Figure 11) through holes of

cover support bracket (P) and upright support (L).

4. Secure with locknuts (Q).

Figure 11

Collector Bag Installation

1. Attach the three collector bags (R, Figure 12) using bag

hangers (a) and bag hanger posts (b).

Figure 12

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Cover Assembly Installation

1. Place cover (S, Figure 13) on cover support bracket (P).

2. On each side, insert hinge pins (T) through hinge pivots

of cover and cover support bracket.

3. Secure with hair pins (U) .

Figure 13

Tube Installation

1. Raise discharge deflector (a, Figure 14).

2. Insert rod on lower chute (V) into mounting plate (F).

NOTE: Do not secure rubber strap (b) until tubes are

attached.

Figure 14

3. Slide middle tube (W, Figure 15) into upper tube (X).

4. Insert screw (Y) into third hole (e) from edge in upper

tube and second hole (f) down from edge in middle tube

and secure.

Figure 15

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5. Insert the top of upper / middle tube assembly (X / W,

Figure 16) into hole in cover (S). Place ridge (g) of

upper tube into slot (h) in cover hole.

6. Insert other end of upper / middle tube assembly into

lower chute (V).

7. Pull strap (i) on middle tube over pin (j) in lower chute.

Figure 16

NOTE: An extra tube and hardware is supplied in this

kit. This tube is used when a turbo kit is installed on the

mower deck.

Secure Lower Chute to Mower

NOTE: Check whether deflector rod bolt is long enough to

accept the rubber strap on lower chute assembly.

IF NO: Proceed to Step 1. IF YES: Proceed to Step 4.

1. Remove nut and lockwasher,(a, Figure 17), washer (b),

deflector rod (c), locknut retainer and capscrew (d) from

mower. Retain deflector rod, washer and nut.

Figure 17

2. On inside of mower, insert carriage bolt (Z, Figure 18)

and secure with locknut retainer (AA).

3. Re-install deflector rod (c) and washer (b). Install one

nut (AC) and tighten securely.

Figure 18

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4. Swing lower chute (V, Figure 19) into place. The slot

must slide over edge of stone guard (a).

Figure 19

5. If original hardware was long enough to accept rubber

strap on lower chute assembly, remove the top nut (a,

Figure 20).

6. Pull lower chute strap (b) over the threads of carriage

bolt (Z) and secure with nut (a) or (AC).

aAC

Figure 20

Front Weight Carrier Installation

1. At front of unit, insert capscrews (AC, Figure 21) into

holes of weight carrier (AD) and secure to front of

tractor with locknuts (I).

ACAD

Figure 21

2. Place required weights (sold separately) (a, Figure 22)

onto weight carrier (AD).

3. Slide rod (AE) through weight carrier and required

weights and secure with safety clips (AF).

AF AF

Figure 22

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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.

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.

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 unit over dry leaves, grass or combustible

materials.

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.

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

After Operation

Remove any debris from 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.

CAUTION

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.

Storing The Grass Catcher

Clean the grass catcher thoroughly using a mild detergent

to avoid mildew or mold (other products may damage

the tube). Make sure it is thoroughly dry before storage.

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.

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Warranty

80004543_EN Rev E

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 www.briggsand

stratton.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.

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 Briggs & Stratton Authorized Service 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 12 months None