Simplicity Clean Sweep Triple Catcher User manual

Brand: Simplicity

Model: Clean Sweep Triple Catcher

Type: User manual

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ATTACHMENT

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

Clean Sweep Triple Catcher

Mfg. No. Description

1696469-00 Grass Collection System, 61” Fab Deck

Clean Sweep

Triple Catcher

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Table of Contents

Operator Safety

General Warnings ........................................... 4

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

Assembly

Preparing the Mower Deck for

Turbo Blower Installation ............................. 5

Turbo Blower Installation ................................ 8

Weight Carrier Installation .............................. 9

Hitch & Tube Installation ................................. 9

Collector Assembly ....................................... 12

Operation

Before Operation .......................................... 13

Mowing with the Catcher .............................. 13

Required Accessories ................................... 13

After Operation ............................................. 13

Storing the Grass Catcher ............................ 13

Removal ............................................................ 14

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

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

referred to as seen from the operating position.

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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.

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 manufac-

turing.

Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it

contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowl-

edge 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 infor-

mation 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°).

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

GENERAL WARNINGS

Read and obey all operation and warning decals.

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Assembly

Preparing the Mower Deck for Turbo Blower

Installation

Remove the Mower Deck Guard

1. Remove the three (3) 5/16 bolts (A, Figure 1), and

washers (B) that secure the existing right hand mower

deck guard (C) to the mower deck.

Retain this hardware.

Figure 1. Remove the Right Hand Mower Deck Guard

Remove the Discharge Baffle

1. Loosen and remove the hardware (A, Figure 2) that

secures the deflector plate (B) to the mower deck (C).

2. Remove the deflector plate.

3. Safe the deflector plate and hardware.

When operating the unit without the collection system

installed, the user will experience a better cutting

quality if the deflector plate is reinstalled.

Figure 2. Removing the Discharge Baffle

Remove the Spindle Belt

1. Using a 1/2” breaker bar, place the square end in the

square hole located in the end of the idler arm (A,

Figure 3). A

Figure 3. Removing the Spindle Belt

WARNING

Use extreme caution when rotating the idler arm

with the breaker bar, due to the increased tension

in the spring as the idler arm is being rotated. Injury

may result if the breaker bar is prematurely released

while the spring is under tension.

2. Carefully rotate the idler arm clockwise.

3. Slide the drive belt over the edge of the rear stationary

idler pulley (B).

4. Remove the deck drive belt from the right-hand

(discharge side) spindle pulley (C).

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Assembly

Remove the Right-Hand Spindle Pulley

1. Remove the 3/4-16 hex nut (A, Figure 4) & 3/4”

spring washer (B) securing the spindle pulley (C) to

the spindle shaft. Use a 1” wrench on the flats of the

blade end of the spindle shaft to prevent the shaft from

spinning. Save the 1/4” key (D).

Figure 4. Remove the Right-Hand Side Spindle Pulley

Figure 5. Install Double Spindle Pulley

GDE

Figure 6. Remove the Discharge Chute and Stop Bolt

and Nut

Install the Double Spindle Pulley

1. Install the double spindle pulley (A. Figure 5) and 1/4”

key (B) onto the spindle shaft.

2. Install the 3/4” spring washer (C) with the cone facing

up (see insert, Figure 5). Install the 3/4-16 hex nut

(D) and torque to 85-90 ft. lbs (115-122 Nm). Use a 1”

wrench on the flats of the blade end of the spindle shaft

to prevent the shaft from spinning.

Remove the Discharge Chute and Stop Bolt

1. Remove the discharge chute (A, Figure 6), chute

mount rod (B) and mounting hardware (C).

2. Remove the chute lock bolt (D) and nut (E).

Modify the Discharge Chute

1. Remove the 3/8 bolts (F, Figure 6) and 3/8 nylock

flange nuts (G) that secures the top discharge frame

(H) to the chute assembly (A).

2. Replace the existing discharge chute frame (H) with the

new one (I) included with the kit and secure using the

existing 3/8 bolts and the new 3/8 nylock flange nuts

(G) that are included with this kit.

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Install the Updated Discharge Chute

1. Install the updated discharge chute (A, Figure 7) to the

mower deck using the existing chute mount rod (B) and

mounting hardware (C).

Re-install the Spindle Belt

1. Refer to Figure 8 for proper spindle belt (A, Figure 8)

routing. Make sure the belt is installed correctly on all

pulley except the rear stationary idler pulley (E).

The V-side of the belt should run in the pulley grooves

of the spindle pulleys (B) and the PTO clutch pulley

of the unit. The flat side of the belt should contact the

grooves of the front stationary idler pulley (C) and the

adjustable idler pulley (D).

2. Using a 1/2” breaker bar, place the square end in the

square hole located in the end of the idler arm.

3. Carefully rotate the idler arm clockwise.

4. Install the spindle belt on the stationary idler pulley so

that the flat side of the belt contacts the pulley groove.

Figure 7. Install the New Discharge Chute

Figure 8. Re-install the Spindle Belt

Install the New Deck Guard

1. Install the new deck guard (A, Figure 9) onto the

mower deck and secure with the 5/16 bolts (B) and

washers (C) previously removed.

2. Rotate the upper deck guard plate (D) counter-

clockwise so that the double pulley is exposed.

Figure 9. Install the New Lower Deck Guard Shield

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Turbo Blower Installation

Install the Turbo Blower Assembly to the Mower

Deck

1. Rotate the discharge chute (A, Figure 10) to the

upright position so that it is out of your way for this

installation procedure.

2. Place the turbo blower assembly (B) onto the

discharge opening, aligning the turbo blower tabs (D)

with the mower deck tabs (C). The blower drive belt (A,

Figure 11) needs to slide through the opening between

the discharge chute (B) and the discharge chute mount

bracket (C) above the chute mount rod (D).

3. Align the holes in the turbo blower tabs with the holes

in the mower deck tabs and install the front snapper pin

(E, Figure 10).

4. Install the rear snapper pin (F). It may be necessary to

pull back on the idler arm (G) in order to install the rear

snapper pin.

Figure 10. Install the Turbo Blower Assembly

Figure 11. Blower Drive Belt

Mower Deck

Arbor Pulley

Mower Deck

Turbo Drive Pulley

Turbo Drive

Pulley

Idler

Pulleys

To Slacken

Belt

Mower Deck

Double Pulley

Install Blower Drive Belt

1. See Figure 12. Attach the blower drive belt (A, Figure

12) to the top pulley of the double pulley on the mower

deck. Pull back on the belt tensioning lever (B) to

slacken the belt. A view (from right front of mower) of

the belt routing is shown at right.

NOTE: While attaching, it may be necessary to unlatch the

turbo blower and realign the belt on the pulleys inside the

turbo housing.

Figure 12. Installing the Blower Drive Belt

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Assembly

Secure the Upper Deck Guard Plate

1. Rotate the upper deck guard plate (A, Figure 13)

clockwise and secure to the deck guard (B) using the

black knob (C).

Figure 13. Secure the Upper Deck Guard Plate

Weight Carrier Installation

1. Install the weight carrier (A, Figure 14) onto the front of

the unit using the pre-drilled holes (B) and secure with

two (2) 1/2-13 X 1-1/4 cap screws (C) and 1/2-13 lock

nuts (D).

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

weight carrier and secure with the retaining pins (F).

Figure 14. Weight Carrier & Weight Installation

Hitch & Tube Installation

Install Hitch Plate and Back Plate

1. Check the diameter of the holes (A, Figure 15) in the

rear bumper (B) by attempting to install one of the 1/2

X 1-1/2 bolts (C) into the bumper.

If the bolt passes through the hole in the bumper skip

to step #3.

If the bolt does not pass through the hole in the

bumper, perform step #2.

2. Enlarge the four holes in the bumper with a 17/32” drill

bit.

3. Secure hitch plate (D, Figure 15) to the rear bumper

using the four (4) 1/2-13 x 1-1/4 bolts (C) and 1/2-13

nylock flange nuts (E) as shown. Figure 15. Install Hitch Plate and Back Plate

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Assembly

4. Install the cover plate (A, Figure 16) on the back plate

(B). Secure with four 5/16-18 x 3/4 cap screws (C),

washers (D) and 5/16-18 locknuts (E).

5. Attach the back plate to the support assembly (F) using

5/16-18 x 1 carriage bolts (G), 5/16 lock washers (H)

and 5/16 nuts (I).

6. Set the back plate and support (A, Figure 17) onto pins

of hitch plate (B). Secure with rod (C) and hair pin (D).

B C

Figure 16. Install the Cover Plate and Back Plate

Figure 17. Install Back Plate and Support onto Hitch

Plate

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Assembly

Figure 18. Installation of Tubes & Deflector

A. Upper Tube

B. Socket

C. Deflector

D. Back Plate

E. Capscrew, 5/16-18 x 1

F. Washer, 5/16

G. Locknut, 5/16-18

H. Lower Tube

I. Middle Tube

J. Capscrew, #10-32 x 1/2

K. Washer, #10

L. Nut, #10-32

M. Clip

N. Holes

Install Tubes & Deflector

1. Insert the upper tube (A, Figure 18) into the socket (B)

from the front. This will require some effort.

3. Mount the socket and deflector (C) to the back plate

(D) using the four 5/16-18 x 1 cap screws (E), eight

flat washers (F), and four nylock nuts (G) as shown in

Figure 18.

4. Insert the lower tube (H) into the middle tube (I).

Secure the tubes as shown in Figure 18 using #10-32

x 1/2 cap screws (J), washer (K) and #10-32 nut (l).

KL M

5. Insert middle tube and lower tube assembly into upper

tube.

6. Secure the elbow of tube assembly to the turbo using

clip (M). Clip may need to be relocated to a different

set of holes (N) to ensure secure fit.

Note: Use correct hole locations to maintain proper tube

connections and prevent lower tube from disconnecting

from the turbo.

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Assembly

Figure 19. Assembling the Catcher Bags

B D

GFA

Collector Assembly

Assemble Catcher Bags

1. Insert the wire hoop (A, Figure 19) through the cloth

bag (B).

2. Install the clamp (C) and hanger bracket (D). Secure

with two 5/16-18 x 3/4 carriage bolts (E), lock

washers (F) and nuts (G).

3. Secure clip (H) onto the front of each bag.

Install Cover

1. Hook the bags (A, Figure 20) on the back plate (B).

Note: If desired, the bags can be lined with 30 gallon

trash bags for easy disposal.

2. Set the cover (A, Figure 21) on top of the bags (B)

and align the hinges (C).

3. Install the hinge pins (A, Figure 22) through the

hinges (B) and secure with a hair pin clip (C).

Note: Push the hair pin clips all the way on or they

will be bent by the hinge when the cover is opened.

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.

Figure 20. Installing the Catcher Bags

Figure 21. Positioning the Cover

Figure 22. Installing the Hinge Pins

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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 unit. 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

100 lbs. worth of weights are required when using this

rear-mounted grass catcher. Never operate on slopes

greater than 17.6% (10°).

After Operation

Remove any debris from 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 hous-

ing, tubes, and grass catcher cover.

Storing the Grass Catcher

Clean the grass catcher thoroughly using a mild deter-

gent (other products may damage the tube). Remove any

debris from the screen on the underside of the lid.

If paint has been scratched on metal parts, touch up with

paint, or apply a thin film of oil to prevent corrosion.

Store in a dry area. Dry thoroughly before storing for a

long period of time. Always store away from moisture.

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.

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.

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Removal

WARNING

OPERATION WITHOUT TURBO & CATCHER

For operation without turbo, the mower deflector

MUST be properly installed in the down position and

retained by the spring latch (See Turbo Operator’s

Manual).

Removing the Grass Catcher

Removing the Grass Catcher & Tubes

1. Remove the hair pin clips (A, Figure 23) and hinge

pins (B) and remove the cover (C).

2. Remove the bags (A, Figure 24) by lifting them off

their hooks (B). Empty any grass out the bags.

3. Release clip (A, Figure 25) and remove middle and

lower tube assembly (B) from turbo and upper tube

(C).

4. Warning: Back plate (A, Figure 26) will fall when

rod (B) is removed. Remove the hair pin (C) and rod

(B) from hitch plate (D) while holding back plate (A).

5. Lift the back plate and support assembly (A) off hitch

plate (D).

Figure 23. Removing the Cover

Figure 24. Removing the Bags

BTo Turbo

Blower

Figure 25. Disconnect Lower Tube Assembly

Figure 26. Remove Back Plate & Support Assembly

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BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, L.L.C. OWNER WARRANTY POLICY

LIMITED WARRANTY

Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair and/or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the equipment that is

defective in material or workmanship or both. Briggs & Stratton Corporation will repair and/or replace, free of charge, any part(s)

of the Briggs and Stratton engine* (if equipped) 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 the time

periods and subject to the conditions stated below. For warranty service, find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer using our

dealer locator at www.BriggsandStratton.com.

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

limited to one year from purchase 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

The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the first retail consumer or commercial end user, and continues for the period

of time stated above. “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 product has experienced commercial use, it shall

thereafter be considered as commercial use for purposes of this warranty.

No warranty registration is necessary to obtain warranty on Briggs & Stratton products. 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 warranty eligibility.

ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY

We welcome warranty repair and apologize to you for being inconvenienced. Warranty service is available only through servicing dealers

authorized by Briggs & Stratton or BSPPG, LLC.

Most warranty repairs are handled routinely, but sometimes requests for warranty service may not be appropriate. This warranty only

covers defects in materials or workmanship. It does not cover damage caused by improper use or abuse, improper maintenance or repair,

normal wear and tear, or stale or unapproved fuel.

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 void your warranty. Warranty is not allowed 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. Damage caused by lack of maintenance or use of

non-original parts is not covered by warranty.

Normal Wear - Like all 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 (engine brake pads are covered) are not covered by warranty due to wear characteristics alone, unless the cause

is due to defects in material or workmanship.

* Applies to Briggs and Stratton engines only. Warranty coverage of non-Briggs and Stratton engines is provided by the engine

manufacturer.

Item Consumer Use Commercial Use:

Equipment 1 Years N/A

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