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Simplicity 1694924 Operator's Manual
Simplicity 1694924 Operator's Manual

Simplicity 1694924 Operator's Manual

Turbo vacuum system

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Turbo Vacuum System
For 38", 44" & 50" Mower Decks
Mfg. No. Description
1694924
Turbo Vacuum Collection System
Manual No. 1732839
Revision 02
Revision Date 10/2006
TP 100-4286-02-AT-SMAN

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Turbo Vacuum System For 38”, 44” & 50” Mower Decks Mfg. No. Description 1694924 Turbo Vacuum Collection System Manual No. 1732839 Revision 02 Revision Date 10/2006 TP 100-4286-02-AT-SMAN...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information ...2 Safety Rules ...2 Safety Decals ...3 Safety Icons ...3 Identification Numbers ...4 Assembly ...5 Initial Assembly...5 Normal Removal and Installation ...20 Normal Removal and Installation...20 NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen from the operating position.
  • Page 3: 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. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
  • Page 4: Safety Decals

    Safety Decals This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to operate this equipment safely and effectively, we have placed several safety labels on the unit to remind you of this important...
  • Page 5: Identification Numbers

    Identification Numbers When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information on the chassis or engine, you MUST have these numbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s identification numbers, and engine serial numbers in the space provided for easy access. These numbers can be found in the locations shown.
  • Page 6: Assembly

    Initial Assembly MOUNT TO MOUNT TO STONE GUARD STONE GUARD 50" 50" 44" 44" Figure 1. Package Contents 44”/50” 44”/50” 38” 38” 44”/50” 44”/50” 50 38” 38” ROLLER REPLACES ROLLER REPLACES ROLLER ON RIGHT ROLLER ON RIGHT END. END.
  • Page 7 VIEWED FROM TOP VIEWED FROM TOP FIXED FIXED IDLER IDLER BLOWER BLOWER SPRING SPRING LOADED LOADED IDLER IDLER Figure 1a. Package Contents (continued) www.SimplicityMfg.com | www.MasseyLawn.com | www.AGCOLawn.com | www.Snapper.com FRONT FRONT MOWER MOWER ARBOR ARBOR ATTACH TO TURBO ATTACH TO TURBO COVER FLANGE COVER FLANGE 38"...
  • Page 8 Ref Part No. Qty. Description 1722546A PIVOT & BRACKET ASSEMBLY 1931277 NUT, Hex, Flange Lock, 5/16-18 1718304A SUPPORT, Belt Cover 1724376A BELT Cover, 50” Mower Decks 1919326 WASHER, 5/16 1923325 CAPSCREW, 5/16-18 x 7/8 1931333 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4 1931317 Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4 1717291...
  • Page 9 Figure 2. Remove Deflector and Arbor Cover A. Carriage Bolts, Washers, Lockwashers, & Nuts B. Deflector C. Arbor Cover, Right Hand D. Taptite Screws Remove Deflector and Arbor Cover - All Models 1. Remove the mower deck from the unit (see Operator’s Manual for Mower Deck Removal).
  • Page 10 Install the Deflector Hinge, Bracket and Deflector 1. Slide the deflector support rod (A, Figure 5) into pivot bracket (B) as shown. 2. Secure the front of the pivot bracket (B) using 5/16-18 x 3/4 carriage bolt and 5/16-18 nut (F). 3.
  • Page 11 Figure 7. Discard Taptite Screws A. Taptite Screws Install Idler Assembly and Belt Guide 1. Remove and discard the two taptite screws (A, Figure 7) from the locations shown. 2. Check that the idler assembly stack-up is correct for your application See Figure 8. If not follow the descriptions to make the corrections.
  • Page 12 Figure 10. Install Wire Belt Guide 44” & 50” Mower Deck A. Wire Belt Guide B. Capscrew, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 C. Lockwasher, 5/16 D. Washers, Flat, 5/16 E. Spacer F. Existing Hole Install the Turbo Drive Pulley 1. Remove the arbor drive belt from the right side arbor pulley.
  • Page 13 Figure 13. Install Up-Stop A. Up-Stop B. Capscrew, Taptite, 5/16-18 x 5/8 Install Up-Stop - 38” Mowers 1. Install the up-stop (A, Figure 13) securing with 5/16-18 x 5/8 capscrew (B) as shown. Install Deflector Latch - 38” Note: The 44” & 50” deflector latch is typically per assembled and attached to the deflector bracket.
  • Page 14 Install Turbo Belt and Mounting Latch 1. Select the correct belt for the mower deck used. See parts listing on page 6-7. Loosen the hardware securing the drive pulley belt guide (B, Figure 17 or 18) and the idler pulley (C). 2.
  • Page 15 Figure 19. Install Turbo Blower A. Pivot Pin B. Deflector C. Turbo D. Anchor Bracket E. Wingnut F. Pivot Bracket Install Turbo, Belt and Roller 1. Place the mower deck in the highest cut position. 2. Slide the pivot pin (A, Figure 19) into pivot bracket (F).
  • Page 16 50" Only Figure 23. Install Belt Cover Plate A. Belt Latch B. Belt Cover C. 5/16-18 x 1 Capscrew D. 5/16 Washer E. Support Bracket F. 5/16-18, Nut, Nylock 10. 44 and 50” Models - Attach the belt cover (B, Figure 23) to support bracket (E) securing with 5/16-18 x 1 capscrew (C), washer (D) and 5/16-18 nut.
  • Page 17 3. Slide upper tube (B, Figure 26) over lower tube (A) secure with #10-24 x 3/4 screw (C), washers (D) and #10-24 locknut (E). Note: The grass catcher hitch, channel and cover must be installed according to the Catcher Operator’s Manual before proceeding with the next steps.
  • Page 18 Figure 28. Install Deflector Plate A. Deflector Plate B. Cover C. New 7/32” Holes D. Screws, #10-24 x 3/4 E. Locknuts, #10-24 Triple Collector - Plate and Edging 1. Hold deflector plate (A, Figure 28) in cover (B) as shown and mark new hole locations using deflector plate holes as a guide.
  • Page 19 Figure 31. Install Thick Seal A. Thick Seal B. Edge of Thin Seal Snapper Models 1. Place several blocks of wood under the mower deck so that there is slack in the mower lift when the mower is in the lowest position. 2.
  • Page 20 4” Figure 34. Install Set Collar A. Lift Rod B. Set Collar C. Set Screw D. Rod Tip 6. Slide set collar (B, Figure 34) onto lift rod (A). Secure set collar (B) so that the top of the collar is 4”...
  • Page 21: Normal Removal And Installation

    Normal Removal & Installation Turbo & Tube Installation Note: The grass catcher hitch, channel and cover must be installed according to the Catcher Operator’s Manual before proceeding with the next steps. 1. Place the mower deck in the highest cut position. 2.
  • Page 22 Figure 38. Connect Tube to Hood and Turbo A. Seal B. Discharge end of Tube Assembly C. Clip D. Nut and Capscrew E. Intake end of Tube Assembly WARNING OPERATION WITHOUT TURBO, TUBE AND BAGGER For operation without turbo, tube and bagger, the mower deflector MUST be properly installed in the down position and retained by the spring latch.
  • Page 23 Copyright © 2006 Simplicity Mfg. Inc., Port Washington, WI, USA. All rights reserved. The Simplicity logo is a registered trademark of Simplicity Mfg. Inc., Port Washington, WI, USA. Contact Information: Simplicity Mfg. Inc. P.O. Box 997 500 N. Spring St.
  • Page 24 500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 www.MasseyLawn.com 500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 AGCOLawn.com Simplicity Mfg. Inc. - Snapper Products 535 Macon Street McDonough, GA 30253 www.Snapper.com...