User manual HUSQVARNA COLLECTION KIT

[. . . ] Operator and Parts Manual Collection Kit 966487601 CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of a new collection system. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ department. They have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools for service and repairs. [. . . ] Wash hands after handling. • CAUTION In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. • Never run a machine inside a closed area. 5 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS • • Remove all parts and packing materials from carton. Be sure all parts are there. CONTAINER CONTENTS 2 - Soft bag containers 1 - Upper Chute 1 - Cover Assembly 1 - Bag of Hardware 1 - Lower Chute 1 - Mounting Hardware TOOLS REQUIRED • ½" Wrenches (2) • 5/16" Socket • Drill • 9/16" Socket • Phillips Screwdriver • 9/16" Wrenches (2) • Ft/Lbs Torque Wrench • 5/16" Drill Bit • Ratchet PARTS IDENTIFICATION UPPER CHUTE COVER ASSEMBLY LOWER CHUTE BAG CONTAINERS NOTE: When right hand (RT) and left hand (LT) are mentioned in this manual, it means when you are seated on the mower in the operator’s position. CAUTION BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO MOWER: • Set parking brake. • Place motion control levers in “NEUTRAL” position. • Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 6 ASSEMBLY 1. Remove rear guard from mower by removing the two bolts on either side of the frame. 1 INSTALL GUARD AND HANGER 3. Secure collection guard assembly to the mower frame at the side where rear guard was removed. Use two on 3/8-16 x ¾ round head bolts and nuts on each side. Drill location Rear Guard 2. Using round head 5/16-18 x ¾ bolts and nuts, assemble the hanger bracket to the rear guard sections and the rear support plate. Use the illustrations for orientation of hardware according to mower size. For the 30" mower, the rear guard sections will fit together. For the 42" mower, the sections will have a gap of approximately 2". 30" MOWER ASSEMBLY Rear Support Plate Rear Guard RT NOTE: On some models, it will be necessary to drill a hole in the mower frame to accept the hardware for the collection guard. 4. With the collection guard as a template and using a drill with a 11/32" bit, add a hole on each side of the frame's upper edge. 5. Bolt collection guard assembly to upper edge with one 5/16-18 x ¾ hex head bolt and nut on each side. Rear Guard LT 2 INSTALL MUFFLER EXTENSION Hanger Bracket 42" MOWER ASSEMBLY 1. Bolt muffler extension to the engine with four #10 hex washer head screws. Muffler extension 7 ASSEMBLY 3 For ease of assembly, you may wish assistance from another person for mounting the cover assembly to mower. 1. Position cover assembly on the ground behind the mower. 2. Lift and rotate cover to align the frame bracket with the hanger and slide the cover down until secure. MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 5 CONTAINER INSTALLATION 1. Install containers on support frame, overlapping containers at center tube. NOTE: One container should always overlap the other container at the center tube. 2. Close cover and lock latch handle over support tubes. Latch Handle Support Frame Cover Assembly Frame Bracket Hanger 4 INSTALLING SPACER PLUG Remove plastic end cap from the center bag support arm. Fully insert spacer plugs into the ends of the support tube. It may be necessary to tap the spacer into place with a hammer or mallet. Replace the plastic end cap back over the spacer. The additional extension will hold the hood more securely when latched. Remove center end cap Insert spacer and replace cap 8 ASSEMBLY 6 WEIGHT INSTALLATION 4. Fit the weight assembly to foot rest and secure with two 3/8-16 x 1¼ round head bolts and nuts. 5. If not done in Step 3, bolt the center tab of weight assembly underneath the foot rest with one 3/8-18 x 1 round head bolt and nut. Foot Rest 1. Remove the front bolts from the mower foot rest. 2. See the illustration below for the orientation of hardware to secure the weight assembly to the foot rest. [. . . ] NUT /16-18 HEX FLG NYLOC 5 3 8. . 521 996501. . . . 9. . . . . NUT /8-16 HEX FLG NYLOC 9. . 574 255502. . . . 1. . . . . BRACKET, WEIGHT 10. . 539 113177. . . . 1. . . . . HCS /8-16 x 2¼ 3 12. . 539 990645. . . . 1. . . . . [. . . ]