Simplicity ATTACHMENT, TURBO VACUUM SYSTEM User manual

Brand: Simplicity

Model: ATTACHMENT, TURBO VACUUM SYSTEM

Category: Lawnmowers

Type: User manual

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ATTACHMENT

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

1750600

Revision C

Model Description

1696450-00 Turbo, 44” & 50” Mower Deck w/Aluminum Spindles

1696450-01 Turbo, 44” & 50” Mower Deck w/Steel or Aluminum Spindles

1696450A-00 Turbo, 44” & 50” Mower Deck w/Steel or Aluminum Spindles

1696450A-01 Turbo, 44” & 50” Mower Deck w/Steel or Aluminum Spindles

Turbo Vacuum System

For 44” and 50” Mower Decks with Aluminum and Steel Arbors

on Lawn Tractors and 50” Mower Decks with Steel Arbors on Zero Turn Riders

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Manual Contents:

Operator Safety...............................................................2

Hardware and Parts Identification...............................5

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

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

Storage.........................................................................23

Warranty.......................................................................24

General Information

The illustrations in this document are representative.

Your unit may vary from the images displayed. LEFT and

RIGHT are referenced from the operator’s position.

All packaging, used oil, and batteries

should be recycled according to

applicable government regulations.

All language translations of this document are derived

from the original English source le.

Operator Safety

Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words

The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety

information about hazards that can result in personal injury.

A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is

used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and

potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazard symbol may

be used to represent the type of hazard.

DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE indicates an action that could result in damage to

the product.

Hazard Symbols and Meanings

Symbol Meaning

Safety information about the hazards

that can result in personal injury.

Read the directions for use of the

product before operating.

Keep hands and feet away from deck.

Thrown object hazard.

Roll over hazard.

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Operation Safety with Turbo

WARNING

Failure to read and follow the safety warnings and

instructions in this document and in the tractor operator’s

manual could result in death, serious injury, and/or

property damage.

The warnings and instructions must be read, understood,

and followed when setting-up, operating, servicing,

transporting, or storing the unit.

DANGER

• 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 unless absolutely necessary.

Always look down and behind before and while

traveling in reverse.

DANGER

Amputation or Laceration Hazard

• If the mower stalls or the collection system plugs,

disengage the electric clutch (PTO), stop the engine

and remove the key. Set the parking brake. Wait for

moving parts to stop. Remove the foreign object or

clear the chute with a piece of wood before restarting

the engine. Never place hands into blower housing to

remove a jammed object.

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

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

stop before attaching, adjusting, or disconnecting any

part of the collection system.

• DO NOT make adjustments or repairs while the

engine is running or blades are moving.

• DO NOT not place hands or feet near rotating parts.

WARNING

Thrown Objects Hazard

Do not open the cover while the blades are turning.

• Check the collection system to make sure it is bolted

tightly to the unit.

• 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.

WARNING

Loss of Control, Roll-over and Tipping

Hazard

• Use reduced speed on uneven ground and when

turning corners.

• Reduce loads on hillsides. It is recommended that the

collection system be kept only half full when mowing

any slopes. Start mowing on slopes when the collection

system is empty.

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

• Use a slow ground speed when driving onto a slope.

Avoid using brakes to control speed.

• Use caution when changing directions and DO NOT

start or stop the tractor while on a slope.

Operation Safety without Turbo

WARNING

For operation without the turbo, the deflector must be

properly installed in the down position and retained by the

spring latch.

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Part No. 5103184

Safety Decals

Before operating the turbo unit, read and understand the

installed safety decals. The decals are provided to help you

avoid personal injury or damage to the product.

If any safety decals become damaged or illegible, order

replacements from your local authorized dealer.

Part No. 1700259

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Hardware and Parts Identification

B - DISCHARGE

BAFFLE ASSEMBLY (Qty. 1)

A - CAPSCREW

.3125”-18 x .875” (Qty. 5)

C - NUT, Hex Flange

.3125”-18 (Qty. 5)

E - TURBO COVER

(Qty. 1)

D - BOLT, Carriage

.25”-20 x .75” (Qty. 2)

G - DEFLECTOR

SUPPORT ROD

(Qty. 1)

H - PIVOT BRACKET

(Qty. 1)

I - CAPSCREW

.3125”-18 x .75” (Qty. 1)

J - WASHER

.344” ID x .75” OD x .065 THK

(Qty. 4)

K - BELT

COVER SUPPORT

(Qty. 1)

L - SCREW, Phillips Head

10-24 x .75” (Qty. 13)

M - NUT, Nylock

#10-24 (Qty. 13)

R - SPACER, Pulley

1.28” Height (Qty. 1)

O - PULLEY

3.75” OD (Qty. 1)

F - NUT, Conical Washer

.25” - 20 (Qty. 2)

T - SLEEVE NUT

1.34” x 1.74” (Qty. 1)

U - SPACER, Pulley

.73” Height (Qty. 1)

N - SPACER, Hub

.97” Height (Qty. 1)

P - WASHER, Belleville

.475” ID x 1.75” OD x .156” THK

(Qty. 1) Q - CAPSCREW

.4375”-14 x 2.00”

(Qty. 1)

W - BOLT

.375”-16 x 2.00”

(Qty. 1)

V - SLEEVE NUT

.75” x 1.21” (Qty. 1)

X - WASHER

.406” ID x .875” OD x .083 THK

(Qty. 3)

S - WASHER, Belleville

.880” ID x 1.75” OD x .085” TK

(Qty. 1)

Y - PULLEY

3.00” OD (Qty. 1)

• Upper case letters identify the hardware and parts in the kit.

• Lower case letters identify the existing hardware and parts assembled before the start of the installation.

Z - PULLEY

.80” ID x 4.30” OD (Qty. 1)

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AT - HAIR PIN

(Qty. 1)

AL - TURBO ASSEMBLY (Qty. 1)

AO - ROLLER

(Qty. 1)

AP - PUSH NUT

(Qty. 1)

AQ - BELT COVER,

44” Mower Deck

(Qty. 1)

AR - BELT COVER,

50” Mower Deck (Qty. 1)

AS - NUT, Keps

.3125” - 18 (Qty. 1)

Turbo Attachment

AM - TURBO BELT, 50” Mower Deck (Qty. 1)

Belt is pre-assembled on Turbo.

Size: 39” OD

AH - CARRIAGE BOLT

.312”-18 x 1.50” (Qty. 1)

AI - LOCK WASHER

.322” ID x .583” OD x .078THK

(Qty. 1)

AJ - BELT GUIDE

(Qty. 1)

AK - SPACER

.328” ID x .50” OD x .625 LG

(Qty. 1)

AA - L-BRACKET

(Qty. 1)

AE - Z-BRACKET

(Qty. 1)

AF - NUT, Whiz Lock

.375” - 16 (Qty. 1)

AD - SPACER

.390” ID x .625” OD x .265 THK

(Qty. 1)

ZZ - WASHER

.406” ID x 1.0” OD x .130 THK

(Qty. 1)

AB - BRACKET, Idler Pulley

(Qty. 1)

AC - NUT, Center Lock

.375” - 16 (Qty. 1)

AG - SCREW

.3125”-18 x 1.00” (Qty. 2)

AN - TURBO BELT, 44” Mower Deck (Qty. 1)

Size: 37” OD

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BA - FLANGE SEAL

(Qty. 1)

BB - COVER SEAL

(Qty. 1)

BC - UPPER TUBE

(Qty. 1)

BD - LOWER TUBE

(Qty. 1)

BE - WASHER

.50” OD” x .20” ID” x .05” THK

(Qty. 2)

BG - COVER EDGING

(Qty. 1)

BF - DEFLECTOR PLATE

(Qty. 1)

Catcher

CA - SET COLLAR

(Qty. 1)

CC - SPRING

(Qty. 1)

CB - SET SCREW

.3125”-18” x .50”

(Qty. 1)

Models with Frame-Hung Mower Decks

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Assembly

WARNING

Disengage the electric clutch (PTO). Shut off the engine,

remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop

before attaching, adjusting, or disconnecting any part of

the collection system.

Remove the Deector

Note: To ease assembly, remove the mower deck from the

tractor.

Lawn Tractors with 44” or 50” Mower Decks

Remove the carriage bolts, push nuts, spacer, washer, nuts

(a, Figure 1), deflector rod (b), and the deflector (c). Keep

the deflector.

Figure 1

Zero Turn Riders with 50” Mower Deck

Remove the carriage bolts, push nuts, washers, nuts (a,

Figure 2), deflector rod (b), and the deflector (c). Keep the

deflector.

Figure 2

Remove the Pulley Cover and the Upstop

Lawn Tractors with 44” or 50” Mower Decks

1. Put the mower deck in the lowest position.

44” mower deck: Remove and discard the four taptites

(a, Figure 3) and the pulley cover (b).

50” mower deck: Remove the four taptites (a, Figure

3) from the upstop (c) and pulley cover (b). Keep the

upstop and one taptite. Discard the pulley cover and the

remaining taptites.

Figure 3

Zero Turn Riders with 50” Mower Decks

1. Put the mower deck in the lowest position.

2. Remove and discard the three taptites (a, Figure 4) and

the pulley cover (b).

Figure 4

Lawn Tractors with 50” Mower Decks

2. Install the upstop removed and the taptite (b, Figure 5)

removed in Figure 3.

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Install the Discharge Bae

All Mower Decks

1. Install the capscrew (A, Figure 5) through the hole in

the bottom of the stone guard (a), and discharge baffle

assembly (B). Install the nut (C) and tighten with your

fingers.

Figure 5

2. Install the two capscrews (D, Figure 6) through the

inside of the mower deck, discharge baffle assembly

(B), and the turbo cover (E) . Install the two nuts (F).

3. Tighten the nut (C) installed in Step 1.

Figure 6

Install the Deector Support Rod and the

Pivot Bracket

1. Put the deflector support rod (G, Figure 7) into the slot

of the pivot bracket (H).

Figure 7

2. Note: To ease assembly, remove the plug from the front

hole.

Install the capscrew (I, Figure 8) through the bottom of

the mower deck and the middle hole of the pivot bracket

(H). Install the nut (C).

Figure 8

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3. Install the capscrew (A, Figure 9) and washer (J),

through the bottom of the mower deck, the inner hole

of the pivot bracket (H), and the belt cover support (K).

Install the nut (C).

Figure 9

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

locations of the molded holes in the bottom of the

deflector (b).

Figure 10

5. Install the screws (L, Figure 11) through the holes of the

deflector support rod (G), and the holes drilled in the

previous step. Install the nuts (M).

Figure 11

Assemble the Pulley

Lawn Tractors with 44” and 50” Mower Decks with

Aluminum Arbors

1. Use a block of wood to prevent blade rotation. Remove and

discard the capscrew (a, Figure 12), belleville washers (b)

and the spacer (c) from the right arbor pulley (d).

Figure 12

Note: On RegentTM models, remove and discard the right

arbor pulley (d, Figure 13).

Figure 13

2. Install the spacer (N, Figure 14), pulley (O), belleville

washer (P), and capscrew (Q) on the existing pulley (d).

Tighten the capscrew (Q) to 50-60 lb-ft (68- 81Nm).

Note: On RegentTM models, install the pulley (Z, Figure 14).

Figure 14

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Lawn Tractors with 44” and 50” Mower Decks with

Steel Arbors

1. Use a block of wood to prevent blade rotation. Remove

the locknut (a, Figure 15), belleville washers (b) and the

right arbor pulley (c).

Figure 15

2. Put the spacer (R, Figure 16), pulley (O) and belleville

washer (S) on the existing pulley (c). Align the notches

on the pulleys with the ridges on the spacer.

3. Install the sleeve nut (T). Tighten to 55-70-ft. lbs (68- 81 Nm).

Figure 16

Zero Turn Riders with 50” Mower Decks

1. Use a block of wood to prevent blade rotation. Remove

the locknut (a, Figure 17) and belleville washers (b)

from the right arbor pulley (c).

Figure 17

2. Put the spacer (U, Figure 18), pulley (O), and belleville

washer (S) onto the existing pulley (c). Align the notches

in the pulley with the ridges in the spacers

3. Secure with the sleeve nut (V). Torque to 55-70 lb-ft. (68-

81 Nm).

Figure 18

Assemble the Idler Pulley Bracket

Lawn Tracters with 44” and 50” Mower Decks with

Aluminum Arbors

1. Install the bolt (W, Figure 19), washer (X), pulley (Y) and

washer (ZZ) onto the the L-bracket (AA) and into the

correct hole of the idler pulley bracket (AB).

Note: On BroadmoorTM, PrestigeTM and ConquestTM

models, do not use the washer (ZZ).

Make sure the pulley and the L-bracket (AA) is in the

correct position as shown in the inset.

2. Install the center locknut (AC).

44” 50”

Figure 19

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Lawn Tractors with 44” and 50” Mower Decks with

Steel Arbors

1. Install the bolt (W, Figure 20), washer (X), pulley (Y) and

spacer (AD) onto the L-bracket (AA) and into the correct

hole of the idler pulley bracket (AE).

Make sure the pulley points up and the L-bracket is in

the correct position as shown in the inset.

2. Install the whiz lock nut (AF).

44”/50”

Figure 20

Zero Turn Riders with 50” Mower Decks

1. Install the bolt (W, Figure 21), washer (X), pulley (Y) and

washers (X) onto the the L-bracket (AA) and into the

correct hole of the idler pulley bracket (AE).

Make sure the pulley points down and the L-bracket is in

the correct position as shown in the inset.

2. Install the whiz lock nut (AF).

50” ZT

Figure 21

Remove the Height-of-Cut Indicator

All Mower Decks

1. Remove the two taptites (a, Figure 22) from the height-

of-cut indicator (b) and the strap (c). The strap remains

in place. Keep the height-of-cut indicator and the

discard taptites.

Figure 22

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Install the Idler Pulley Bracket and the

Height-of-Cut Indicator

Lawn Tractors with 44” and 50” Mower Decks with

Aluminum Arbors

1. Install the screw (AG, Figure 23) into the inner hole of

the idler pulley bracket (AB) and the strap (a). Tighten

the screw with your figurers.

Figure 23

2. Install the other screw (AG, Figure 24) into the height-

of-cut indicator (b), outer hole of the idler pulley bracket

(AB) and the strap. Tighten the two screws.

Figure 24

Install the Idler Pulley Bracket

Lawn Tractors with 44” and 50” Mower Decks with

Steel Arbors

Zero Turn Riders with 50” Mower Decks

1. Remove and discard the two taptites (a, Figure 25) from

the two locations (b) on the arbor housing.

Figure 25

2. Put the two capscrews (A, Figure 26) through the

bottom of mower deck, arbor housing (c) and the

Z-bracket (AE). Secure with the nuts (C).

Figure 26

3. Remove and discard the front taptite (d, Figure 27)

securing the strap (e) to the mower deck.

Figure 27

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4. Install the capscrew (AH, Figure 28) into the lock

washer (AI), washer (J), belt guide (AJ), washer (J),

spacer (AK), strap and the mower deck.

Figure 28

Install the Turbo Belt

44” Mower Decks Only

50” Mower Deck belt is pre-assembled.

Refer to the part number printed on the inner side of

the belt for the correct size.

50” - (AM) 39” OD

44” - (AN) 37” OD

1. Loosen the hardware securing the turbo belt guide (a,

Figure 29) and the idler pulley assembly (b) on the turbo

assembly (AL).

Figure 29

2. Remove the 50” turbo belt (AM).

3. Install the belt (AN Figure 30) around the idler pulley

assembly and the turbo pulley (c).

Figure 30

4. Tighten the hardware (a and x, Figure 31) securing the

turbo belt guide and the idler pulley assembly. Make

sure the belt guide is installed 1/16” away from the belt.

Figure 31

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Install the Turbo

All Mower Decks

Note: The belt will be very tight the first time it is installed,

but will gradually loosen with use.

1. Rotate the deflector (a, Figure 32) to the upright

position.

2. Install the mounting pin on the turbo assembly (AL) and

into the pivot bracket (H).

Figure 32

3. Loosen the wing nut (b) on the discharge baffle

assembly (B, Figure 33).

4. Install the latch on the turbo assembly (AL) between the

cup washer (c) and the support on the discharge baffle

assembly (B).

Note: The latch should be against the mounting bracket.

If necessary, loosen hardware (d) and adjust the turbo

position in the slots (e).

Figure 33

5. Tighten the wing nut on the discharge baffle assembly.

6. Pull the idler arm (e, Figure 34) to loosen the tension

and install the turbo belt onto pulley (O) and pulley (Y).

Make sure the belt guide (AJ) is approximately 1/8”

away from the belt.

Figure 34

Install the Roller

All Mower Decks

1. Remove and discard the push nut (a, Figure 35) and the

roller (b) from the right side of the tractor.

Figure 35

2. Slide the new roller (AO, Figure 36) onto the roller shaft

assembly (c) and install the push nut (AP).

APAO

Figure 36

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WARNING

Disengage the electric clutch (PTO). Shut off the engine,

remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop

before attaching, adjusting, or disconnecting any part of

the collection system.

Install the Cover Seal and Tube

1. Put the flange seal (BA, Figure 39) onto the grass catcher

cover (a) as a template. Make sure the flange seal is

down to the right and against the grass cover ridge.

2. Drill six 13/64” holes (b) on the grass catcher cover.

BA b x 6

Figure 39

3. Align the flange seal and the cover seal (BB, Figure 40)

with the drilled holes on the inside of the grass catcher

cover. Install the screws (L) and the nuts (M).

M x 6

L x 6

Figure 40

Install the Belt Cover Plate

Lawn Tractors 44” with Mower Decks

1. Put the capscrew (A, Figure 37) through the washer

(J), the belt cover (AQ), and the belt cover support (K).

2. Install the keps nut (AS).

44” AQ

Figure 37

Lawn Tractors and Zero Turn Riders with 50” Mower

Decks

1. Put the capscrew (A, Figure 38) through the washer

(J), the belt cover (AR), and the belt cover support (K).

2. Install the keps nut (AS).

Figure 38

50”

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5. Put the upper tube (BC, Figure 41) onto the lower tube

(BD) and align the holes.

6. From the inside of the tube, put the screw (L) through

the washer (BE), lower and upper tubes, and the

washer (BE). Install the nut (M).

Figure 41

Install the Triple Collector Plate and Edging

1. Hold the deflector plate (BF, Figure 42) on the inner

edge of the cover and use as a template to mark the

new hole locations.

2. Drill two 13/64” holes in the marked locations.

3. Put he screws (L) through holes on outer side of the

cover and the deflector plate. Secure with the nuts (M).

M L

Figure 42

4. Start at the edge of the hinge (a) and put the cover

edging (BG, Figure 43) onto the cover.

Figure 43

Install the Cover and the Collector Bag

Refer to the Catcher Operator’s Manual.

Tube Installation

1. Put the upper tube (BC, Figure 44) into the cover seal (BB).

Note: To ease installation, rotate the discharge end of

the tube assembly.

Figure 44

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2. Put the intake end of the lower tube (BD, Figure 45)

onto the outlet of the turbo (AL).

AL BD

Figure 45

3. Lift the spring clip (a, Figure 46) above the nut and

capscrew (b). Push to lock into place.

Figure 46

Adjust the Lift Rod

Models with Frame Hung Mowers

Note: This installation procedure is on the left side of the

tractor when the turbo and tubes are not installed on the

mower deck.

1. When the mower is in the lowest position, put blocks of

wood under the mower deck to release tension in the

mower lift

2. Remove the hair pin (a, Figure 47) from the lift rod (b).

Figure 47

3. Pull out the lift rod (b, Figure 48) from the lift arm (c) and

turn and remove from the lift bar (d).

Figure 48

4. Remove the locknut (e, Figure 49) and the spacer (f).

5. Put a mark at the location of the special nut (g) and

remove it.

Figure 49

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6. Put the set collar (CA, Figure 50) onto the lift rod (b),

4.50” from the bottom of the rod tip (h).

7. Install the set screw (CB) into the set collar and in the

direction of 90° from the rod tip.

4.50”

90°

Figure 50

8. Install the spring (CC, Figure 51) and the special nut (g)

in the location marked in Step 5.

9. Install the spacer (f) and the locknut (e).

Figure 51

11. Install the special nut (h, Figure 52) onto the lift bar (k).

12. Put the lift rod (i) onto the lift arm (l) and install the hair

pin (m).

Figure 52

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Remove the Turbo

Adjust the Lift Rod on Models with Frame-Hung

Mowers

1. Put a mark at the location of the set collar (CA, Figure

53) on the lift rod (b).

2. Loosen the set screw (CB) and put set collar at the top

of the rod tip (h).

3. Install the set collar in place with set screw pointing 90°

from rod tip.

b h

Figure 53

Tube and Turbo Removal

1. Lift the spring clip (a, Figure 54) over the nut and the

capscrew (b).

Figure 54

2. Slide the intake end of the lower tube (BD, Figure 55)

out of the turbo (AL).

AL BD

Figure 55

Operation

WARNING

Disengage the electric clutch (PTO). Shut off the engine,

remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop

before attaching, adjusting, or disconnecting any part of

the collection system.

Before Operation

Remove all sticks, stones, or other debris, which can get

caught or thrown by the mower blades.

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

clump and block the mower and grass catcher.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN MOWING, make sure the bottom of

the mower and the bottom of the catcher cover are clear of

grass and debris.

For satisfactory grass collection, air circulation from the

mower deck, through the chute, and into the grass catcher

is very important.

Make sure there are tight connections between the mower

deck, turbo housing, tubes, and grass catcher cover.

Mowing with the Bagger

Always operate the riding mower with the throttle at full

speed.

If grass is long, slow the ground speed and cut half the

width of the mower to prevent blockage. Another method

is to cut once with the deck in a high setting and then cut

again with the deck in a low setting.

Do not open the cover with the mower engaged.

If a large amount of cut grass ejects from the bottom of the

deck, the tube may be blocked or the bags may be full.

Stop the rider, disengage the PTO, stop the engine and

then empty the catcher or remove the blockage from the

tube.

Recommended Accessories

Use front counterweights if operating on slopes when a rear

attachment is installed. Two rear wheel weights can also be

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

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