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They will only fit the machine one way. Weights for
all other units are interchangeable left and right.
3. Install a clevis pin (item 19) and hairpin (item 20) on
each caster weight to retain them.
4. Tighten knob on weight assembly until the weight is
clamped securely to the caster arm.
Assembling the Tubes
1. Slip the upper and the lower tubes together.
2. Insert the upper tube into the hopper seal–push in
then pull out so that the seal is extended outward.
3. Align dimple on upper tube with end of hopper seal
and position vertically between the two screws as
shown in Figure 28.
1. Dimple
4. Set the deck in lowest cutting position.
5. Slide lower tube onto blower and latch (make sure
that upper tube does not move out of alignment).
Figure 27
Figure 28
6. Drill 7/32 inch holes in lower tube using upper tube
holes as reference (see Figure 29).
7. Remove the tubes from unit and assemble the upper
(item 2) and the lower tubes (item 3) using three
#10-24 x 3/4 inch hex washer head screws (item 4),
three #10 washers (item 6), and three #10-24 nyloc
nuts (item 5). The screw head should be installed
to the inside of the tube to provide minimum
obstruction to flow. Make sure that the upper and
the lower ends are oriented properly as the tubes are
assembled. (Parting lines should roughly be lined up.)
1. Drill the holes here
8. Slip the upper end of the tube assembly into the
hood opening. Slide the lower end of the tube
assembly over the blower outlet and align the notch
with the tube latch. Latch the tube to the blower.
Operation
Pre-Start:
1. Read the Operator's manual for the mower and
UltraVac to familiarize yourself with all controls
before operating the machine. Make sure that
you understand the controls, their locations, their
functions, and their safety requirements.
2. Ensure the blower, belt cover, bags, tube and hood
are in good condition, properly attached, and latched.
Run In
1. Verify that the blower drive operates correctly prior
to delivery to customer.
2. The UltraVac blower operates when deck drive is
engaged. Be sure that all persons are clear of the
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Figure 29
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