Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 1692149 Simplicity
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OPERA T OR’S MANU AL Clean Sweep T win Catcher s Mfg. No. Description 1692149 Clean Sweep Twin Catcher (for 30” Mower Decks) 1692150 Clean Sweep Twin Catcher (for 34” Mower Decks) 1709142-08 Rev.
MANUFACTURING, INC. 500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 www.simplicitymfg.com © Copyright 2004 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc.
1 T able of Contents Normal Installation & Remov al Installation & Remov al .....................................5 T roubleshooting Char t ................................................................7 Initial Setup & Assembl y 30” Models - Blade and Adapter Assembly .
2 Safety Rules & Information 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 trian- gle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
3 BEFORE OPERA TION 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.
4 Operation & Storage BEFORE OPERA TION Clear the lawn of all sticks, stones, wire and other debris, which may be caught or thrown by the mower blades. Clean the tube with mild detergent (other products may damage tube). Inspection windows can be removed to be cleaned.
5 Normal Installation & Removal INST ALLA TION & REMO V AL NOTE: For first-time installation, refer to Initial Setup & Installation. NOTE: If mower deck is equipped with Mulching Kit, the mulching baffles must be removed for grass collection.
6 Normal Installation & Removal 3. Open grass bag cover and install grass bag frames (A, figure 3) to support brackets (B). 4. On 30" mower, lift the deflector (C) up and install the adapter .
7 T roubleshooting The following table provides troubleshooting instructions for the more common and easily corrected problems. For problems not covered in the table, see your dealer. W ARNING To avoid serious Injury, perform maintenance on the grass catcher only after stopping the engine and waiting for all moving parts to come to a complete stop.
8 Initial Setup & Assembly 30” MODELS - BLADE AND AD APTER ASSEMBL Y Blade Assembl y - 30” Mower 1. Remove the mower deck to access the blade or using an overhead hoist, elevate the front of the unit to access the mower blade. 2. Mount the lifts (B, Figure 6) to the discharge side of the blade as shown.
9 Initial Setup - 30” Models 3. Install 5/16-18 x 2-1/4 carriage bolt (A, figure 8) through front hole in mower deck along with cup (B), whiz flange nut (C), wing nut (D) and center lock nut (E). Nut (C) must be seated inside cup and center lock nut (E) should be flush with end of carriage bolt.
10 Initial Setup - 34” Models 34" MODELS - B AFFLE, BLADE, & AD APTER ASSEMBL Y Install Baffle 1. Remove mower deck from rider. Position mower deck upright and support in this position. 2. Position baffle with notched end towards discharge side opening, Install all hardware as shown in figure 10.
11 Initial Setup - 34” Models Install Blades - Early Models with Splined Arbor 1. Remove existing discharge-side blade but retain hardware. Remove the retaining band (E, figure 11 b) from the arbor shaft and remove the existing splined adapter (3-3/8" O.
12 Initial Setup - All Models FRAME & B A GGER SUPPORT ASSEMBL Y - ALL MODELS Note: Units with 0510 transmissions use anchors (A, fig- ure 13) with a notch, all other units use anchor with no notch.
13 Initial Setup - All Models GRASS CA TCHER ASSEMBL Y - ALL MODELS NOTE: Cover and bag support are packaged as an assembly with long clevis pins and clips. It may be easier to separate components for the following step. 1. Install horizontal bag support (A, figure 14) to upright catcher support (B) holes as shown.
14 Initial Setup - All Models 5. Open cover and fasten cable (A, figure 17) to tube support (B) to prevent cover from going over center when opened. Loop end of cable fits over washer (C). Figure 17. A. Cable B. Support C. Washer Figure 18. A. Grass Bag Frame B.
15 Initial Setup - All Models 7. Apply dry talc powder to rubber seal at cover open- ing. Install tube (A, figure 19) as far as possible into opening to clear adapter and install over adapter. Figure 19. A. Tube B. Wire Form Location Figure 20. A. Wire Form B.
Installation Instructions Baffle Kit Part No. 1686783 INST ALLA TION 1. Remove the hardware (D) securing the plastic elbow (C) to the metal support plate (B). 2. Insert the baffle (A) in between the support plate (B) and elbow (C). 3. Reinstall the hardware (D).
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS EXHAUST SHIELD KIT MFG. NO. 1666610 1. Raise the seat deck to expose the right-hand top duct. 2. See figure 1. Cut out the template below and place it on the duct with the edges aligned. Tape the template in place and drill out the holes as indicat- ed using a 13/W drill bit.
18 T orque Specification Chart FOR ST ANDARD MACHINE HARDWARE (T olerance ± 20%) Hardware Grade SAE Grade 2 SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8 Size Of in/lbs in/lbs in/lbs Hardware ft/lbs Nm. ft/lbs Nm. ft/lbs Nm. 8-32 19 2.1 30 3.4 41 4.6 8-36 20 2.3 31 3.5 43 4.
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