User manual HUSQVARNA 48 COLLECTION SYSTEM BLOWER KIT

[. . . ] Operator and Parts Manual 48" Collection System 966004501 Blower Kit CONTENTS SAFETY RULES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GENERAL OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 SLOPE OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CHILDREN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] • Disconnect spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 7 ASSEMBLY 1 INSTALLING DRIVE PULLEY 1. Remove the discharge chute from the deck. (Deck configuration will vary by size and model) 2. Lower deck to the lowest cutting position. 3. Remove the right hand (discharge side) belt cover from the deck. 4. Relieve the tension from the deck belt and remove from the center deck pulley. (See Operator’s Manual if necessary) 2 MOUNTING BLOWER ASSEMBLY 1. Position blower over the discharge tabs on the deck and set blower onto the deck. 2. Be sure the blower is sitting flush against the outside of the deck. Rear Mount Bracket Deck Height Adjustment Contact Area Belt Cover 3. Install the front mount bracket to the deck with the pin and hairpin cotter supplied with the kit. Discharge Chute 5. Remove the nut securing the right hand deck pulley to the spindle. 6. Install drive pulley included in collection system kit on top of the current deck pulley. 7. Reinstall the nut on the spindle and torque to 5575 ft/lbs. 8. Reinstall the deck belt. Drive Pulley Outer Pulley Cover Hairpin Cotter Pin 8 ASSEMBLY 3 INSTALLING DRIVE BELT 1. Make sure the tension release lever is forward or disengaged. 2. Place the belt over the pulley on the deck. Refer to illustration for proper routing. 3. Move the tension release arm to the rear and engage in the latch. Tension Release Arm Outer Pulley 5 TRIMMING MIDDLE CHUTE 1. Using the hacksaw, trim along the dashed line. 2. Locate the middle chute, flat washer, hood latch, weld nut, lock washer and machine screw from kit. 3. Install in the appropriate hole at the upper end of the middle chute, according to deck size. Machine Screw Trim Line Hood Latch Weld Nut Rear Of Deck Twist in Belt Idler Pulleys Lock Washer Flat Washer Latch Location 4 INSTALLING BELT COVERS 1. Place the deck belt shield on the deck over the drive pulley and secure with hardware removed from steel belt shield. 2. Place retainer on the outer pulley cover. 3. Align the tab end of the belt cover into the slot on the deck belt shield and the other end over the end of the outer pulley cover. 4. Secure with knob. Knob 6 INSTALLING MIDDLE CHUTE 1. Place middle chute over the top end of the blower assembly. 2. Latch middle chute to blower assembly. Middle Chute Retainer Blower Assembly Belt Cover Tab Middle Chute Latch Deck Belt Shield Outer Pulley Cover 9 ASSEMBLY 7 INSTALLING BAGGER MOUNT 2. Install the bagger mount tube to the rear guard with 5/16-18 x 3¼ bolts and flange nuts from kit. NOTE: Depending on model, rear guard hole may need to be drilled out to 5/16" if kit hardware is too large. 3. Install kit support straps on the outside of the mount tube as shown in the illustration. When operating your grass catcher on a lawn where grass and leaf bagging equipment has not been used, you are picking up thatch and debris that has accumulated for long periods of time. The amount collected and the total time of operation may be greater than you will experience with regular use of your grass catcher. [. . . ] Lifetime Warranty (“PARTS ONLY” after initial warranty expiration): Ignition coils and modules on handheld product. Proof of purchase required. SECTION 2: HUSQVARNA S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY SECTION 3: ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY The following items are not covered by this warranty: Husqvarna will repair or replace defective components without charge for parts or labor if a component fails because of a defect in material or workmanship during the warranty period. (1) Normal customer maintenance items which become worn through normal regular use, including, but not limited to, belts, blades, blade adapters, bulbs, clutches, clutch drums, filters (fuel line, fuel filters, air filters, oil filters), sprockets, guide bars, lubricants, rewind springs, saw chain, spark plugs, starter ropes and tiller tines; (2) Natural discoloration of material due to ultraviolet light; (3) Engine and drive systems not manufactured by Husqvarna; these items are covered by the respective manufacturer s warranty as provided in writing with the product information supplied at the time of purchase; all claims must be sent to the appropriate manufacturer. (4) Lawn and garden attachments that are covered by a third party which gives a warranty, all claims for warranty should be sent to the manufacturer. (5) Commercial or consumer mowing decks with sand abrasion damage. [. . . ]