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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
PARTS LIST
Bo o bcat/Bunto o n
Series s
Actual product may differ slightly from product pictured above
Z
-V V AC
Mower
Collection
System
Models covered:
Bagger
Blower
Weight Bar
Manual No. 3079245 (2/2003)
2-B
3-B
3-BD
48-V
52-V
61-V
48-WB
52-WB
61-WB

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  • Page 1 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATOR'S MANUAL PARTS LIST -V V AC Mower Collection System Models covered: Bagger 3-BD Bo o bcat/Bunto o n 48-V Blower 52-V 61-V Series s 48-WB Weight Bar 52-WB 61-WB Actual product may differ slightly from product pictured above Manual No.

  • Page 2: Model Number

    You have just purchased one of the finest pieces of outdoor power equipment on the market today. If properly cared for, your new Z-Vac Mower Collection System will provide years of dependable service. Please read and follow this instruc- tion manual carefully in order to get the most out of your new equipment.

  • Page 3: Slope Operation

    safety rules regarding outdoor power equipment IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING UNIT. TRAINING engine before leaving unit. -- Never operate with guards not securely in place. Be sure -- Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the man- all safety features are attached, adjusted properly and func- ual and on the unit before starting.

  • Page 4: Maintenance And Storage

    safety rules regarding outdoor power equipment CHILDREN near flames or drain indoors. -- Keep all hardware tight and keep all parts in good work- Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the ing condition. Replace all worn or damaged decals. presence of children.

  • Page 5: Unit Assembly

    Note: Assistance may be needed for removal of blade belt. Remove right blade pulley, replacing with sup- plied two-tiered Z-Vac drive pulley. Use same hardware as hardware removed, making sure to tighten securely to manufacturer’s specs. Replace blade belt around bottom tier of pul- ley, using method described above.
  • Page 6 Lock unit firmly in place with T-bolt as shown. Vac Belt Installation - All Models Install Z-vac drive belt onto top tier of vac drive pulley. Be sure belt runs through vac idler sys- tem correctly; also be sure there is no belt rollover.
  • Page 7 unit assembly Weight Bar Kit Installation - All Models (61” shown) !! Warning: Weight kit must be installed prior to installing bagger unit. Failure to do so may result in longitudal tipping of unit. Lay weight mount channel across front end of unit as shown.
  • Page 8 unit assembly Bagger Installation - 2 Bag Units (Cont.) Install the reinforcement brace assembly onto the unit, utilizing the square holes in the engine base. Secure with four 5/16-18 x 3/4” carriage bolts (inserted up from under the engine base) and serrated flange nuts. Note: Do not tighten brace hardware until support assembly in following steps is installed.
  • Page 9 unit assembly Bagger Installation - 2 Bag Units (Cont.) Lift cover and install bags onto plate/channel assembly by hooking slot in bag hanger onto tabs in channel assembly. Close cover and lock in place by hooking lock knob into slot in cover latch arm. Using the mounting bracket at the foot of the Discharge Hose Standoff as a template, drill two 7/16”...
  • Page 10 unit assembly Bagger Unit Installation - 3 Bag Units (Cont.) Hook bumper mount plate onto rear bumper, making sure one bar clamp is in front of bumper, another behind. Secure in place with same hardware in lower set of holes as in pre- vious step.
  • Page 11 unit assembly Bagger Unit Installation - 3 Bag Units (Cont.) Bolts Install the plate/channel assembly onto the support assembly using two 5/16-18 x 3/4” car- riage bolts through the top holes, and two 5/16-18 x 1-1/4” carriage bolts for the bottom holes.
  • Page 12 unit assembly Bagger Unit Installation - 3 Bag Units (Cont.) Install intake flange and inner deflector as shown using four 5/16-18 x 1” hex bolts, flat washers and nylon lock nuts. Tighten secure- Note that the intake flange should be angled downward.
  • Page 13 unit assembly Discharge Hose Installation - All Models (3 Bag Unit shown) Slip one hose clamp onto each end of hose (use the clamp with the quick-release knob at the blower end), and install hose between unit and bagger, making careful note of direction sticker inside end of hose (see inset).
  • Page 14 & parts list GIANT-VAC, INC. PARTS LIST #5811 'Z-VAC' Bobcat/Bunton Series SHEET 1 OF 7 BLOWER UNIT GROUP Models 48-V, 52-V, 61-V (part 1 of 2) R0203.1 GVTP ZVBB-R0203.1...
  • Page 15 unit breakdown & parts list Parts List # 5811 Giant-V V ac Z-V V ac - Bobcat/Bunton Series REF # PART # QTY. DESCRIPTION SHEET 1 - BLOWER UNIT GROUP (Models 48-V, 52-V, 61-V part 1) F46782 BELT GUARD F25056 NUT, Hex, Nylon Lock, 1/2-13 F25158 WASHER, 1/2...
  • Page 16 & parts list See Blower Unit Group See Blower Unit Group GIANT-VAC, INC. PARTS LIST #5811 'Z-VAC' Bobcat/Bunton Series SHEET 2 OF 7 BLOWER MOUNT GROUP Models 48-V, 52-V, 61-V (part 2 of 2) (61-V shown; 48-V & 52-V may vary slightly in design) R0203.1...
  • Page 17 unit breakdown & parts list Parts List # 5811 Giant-V V ac Z-V V ac - Bobcat/Bunton Series REF # PART # QTY. DESCRIPTION SHEET 2 - BLOWER MOUNT GROUP (Models 48-V, 52-V, 61-V part 2) 36316 BELT, Blower unit drive, Model 48-V, 61-V 36322 BELT, Blower unit drive, Model 52-V 37676...
  • Page 18 & parts list 37 a GIANT-VAC, INC. PARTS LIST #5811 'Z-VAC' Bobcat/Bunton Series SHEET 3 OF 7 2 BAG CATCHER GROUP Model 2-B (part 1 of 2) R0203.1 through right side bumper bar GVTP ZVBB-R0203.1...
  • Page 19 unit breakdown & parts list Parts List # 5811 Giant-V V ac Z-V V ac - Bobcat/Bunton Series REF # PART # QTY. DESCRIPTION SHEET 3 - 2 BAG CATCHER GROUP (Model 2-B part 1) F46861 COVER & SCREEN ASSEMBLY (includes Ref. No. 5, 12, 13, 14, 42, 43, 44, 45) F1704180 WINDOW F1704405...
  • Page 20 & parts list See 2 Bag Catcher Group GIANT-VAC, INC. PARTS LIST #5811 'Z-VAC' Bobcat/Bunton Series SHEET 4 OF 7 2 BAG CATCHER MOUNT GROUP Model 2-B (part 2 of 2) R0203.1 T hru engine deck GVTP ZVBB-R0203.1...
  • Page 21 unit breakdown & parts list Parts List # 5811 Giant-V V ac Z-V V ac - Bobcat/Bunton Series REF # PART # QTY. DESCRIPTION SHEET 4 - 2 BAG CATCHER MOUNT GROUP (Model 2-B part 2) F46687 COVER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 31492 CAPSCREW, Hex Hd, 3/8-16 x 3/4 31987...
  • Page 22 & parts list GIANT-VAC, INC. PARTS LIST #5811 'Z-VAC' Bobcat/Bunton Series SHEET 5 OF 7 3 BAG CATCHER GROUP Models 3-B, 3-BD (part 1 of 1) R0203.1 GVTP ZVBB-R0203.1...
  • Page 23 unit breakdown & parts list Parts List # 5811 Giant-V V ac Z-V V ac - Bobcat/Bunton Series REF # PART # DESCRIPTION SHEET 5 - 3 BAG CATCHER GROUP (Models 3-B, 3-BD part 1) F46862 COVER & SCREEN ASSEMBLY (includes Ref No. 2-12) 31316 BOLT, Hex head, 1/4-20 x 3/4 (secures hinges &...
  • Page 24 & parts list See 3 Bag Catcher Group 15 a GIANT-VAC, INC. PARTS LIST #5811 'Z-VAC' Bobcat/Bunton Series SHEET 6 OF 7 3 BAG CATCHER MOUNT GROUP Models 3-B, 3-BD (part 2 of 2) R0203.1 T hru engine deck...
  • Page 25 unit breakdown & parts list Parts List # 5811 Giant-V V ac Z-V V ac - Bobcat/Bunton Series REF # PART # QTY. DESCRIPTION SHEET 6 - 3 BAG CATCHER MOUNT GROUP (Models 3-B, 3-BD part 2) F1723437 SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 31046 CARRIAGE BOLT, 5/16-18 x 3/4 32051...
  • Page 26 & parts list M ower C aster A rms GIANT-VAC, INC. PARTS LIST #5811 'Z-VAC' Bobcat/Bunton Series SHEET 7 OF 7 WEIGHT BAR KIT GROUP Models 48-WB, 52-WB, 61-WB R0203.1 GVTP ZVBB-R0203.1...
  • Page 27 unit breakdown & parts list Parts List # 5811 Giant-V V ac Z-V V ac - Bobcat/Bunton Series REF # PART # QTY. DESCRIPTION SHEET 7 - WEIGHT MOUNT GROUP (Models 48-WB, 52-WB, 61-WB) 27496 WEIGHT MOUNT CHANNEL, Model 48-WB 27497 WEIGHT MOUNT CHANNEL, Model 52-WB 27477...
  • Page 28 unit breakdown & parts list NOTE: Decals are not to scale. GVTP ZVBB-R0203.1...
  • Page 29 & parts list Parts List # 5811 Giant-V V ac Z-V V ac - Bobcat/Bunton Series REF # PART # QTY. DESCRIPTION DECAL GROUP (All Models) 79231 DECAL, Z-vac F1704405 DECAL, Safety F46850 DECAL, Danger/Warning F46851 DECAL, Warning-Blower F46883 DECAL, Warning-Shield GVTP ZVBB-R0203.1...
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  • Page 32: Warranty

    Any obligation under this warranty is expressly limited to the replacement or repair, at an authorized servicing Giant-Vac dealer, or at a point designated by us, of such parts as appear to us to have been defective. All defective parts have to be returned freight prepaid before credit will be issued.