General operation, adjustment and maintenance guidance be registered with Excel Industries, Inc., manufacturer of is outlined for both the experienced and novice Excel user. Hustler Turf Equipment, Inc. and Big Dog mowers ®...
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safe Operation and Service Precautions Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform job. Only accessories attachments approved by the manufacturer. This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a ...
Stop the engine before removing the grass catcher or • The owner should also ensure that the operators/ unclogging the discharge chute. Never clear the mechanics know that they are responsible for their discharge chute with the engine running. Turn off the own safety as well as the safety of other persons engine and be sure the blades have stopped before within the vicinity.
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WARNING: Thrown objects! • Never operate the mower deck with side deflector damaged, altered, removed or in raised position, except when the entire grass catcher attachment or mulching system is being used. DANGER: Rotating blades, pulleys & belts • Keep shields and covers in place while machine is in operation.
BigDog Blackjack 48/54 ® 604887 CE .375 X 3.00 WITH BALE It is intended that these units be installed by trained Excel CATCHER FRAME service personnel. If additional assistance is required, contact the Excel Customer Service Department. 029629 CS .375-16 X .75 HX FLK...
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Never work under the machine or attachment unless it is safely supported with jack stands. Make certain machine is secure when it is raised and placed on the jack stands. The jack stands should not allow the machine to move when the engine is running and the drive wheels are rotating.
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A. Catcher frame D. Cap screw .375-16 X .75 HX FLK B. Tension rod E. Nut .375-16 HXFLK C. Nut .50-13 NL Figure 3-2 124505 REV A...
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A. Latch support F. Bungee latch B. Catcher frame G. CS .25-20 X 1.25 C. CB .375-16 X 1.00 H. FW .281 X .625 D. FW .379 X .813 I. NT .25-20 HX NL E. NT .375-16 HX Figure 3-4 A.
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A. Hammer C. Tab B. Screwdriver Figure 3-7 12. Raise the deck discharge chute to the full up position ) and slide the outlet tube into position. It will be necessary to force the discharge chute to the position. The chute will contact the mower fender before the 90 position is attained.
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Outlet Tube Tab Installed Correctly A. Discharge chute D. Discharge chute B. Ridge on outlet tube bracket slot C. Outlet tube tab E. Cam of discharge chute Figure 3-9 13. Place the bags on the catcher frame by inserting the A.
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A. Catcher lid B. CE .375 X 3.00 with bale pin Figure 3-11 124505 REV A...
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A. Transfer tube C. Outlet tube B. Bungee latch Figure 3-14 A. Catcher lid C. Bungee latch B. Transfer tube D. Outlet tube Figure 3-12 A. Weight plate (2) C. CS .250-20 X 1.25 HX B. FW .281 X .625 Figure 3-15 A.
OPERATION Vacuum Pickup and Collection • If debris begins to blow out in front of the outlet tube or a trail of debris is visible along the right edge of the cutting path, either the catcher is full or the outlet tube Follow normal mower start-up and operating procedures as is clogged.
Return the bags to the catcher frame and close the catcher lid. Figure 4-3 Never engage the mower deck unless the catcher transfer tube is secured in place, with the bungee latch, on the outlet tube and is inserted into the catcher lid.
Transporting Mower With Catcher When transporting the mower, with the catcher attached, to another location on an open trailer or vehicle, the catcher lid, bags, and tubes must be removed and secured in the transporting vehicle to prevent them from being blown off. Converting To Side Discharge Mode Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Placing the Flip-up Deck in the Service Position The Flip-Up deck cannot be pivoted to the service position if the catcher transfer tube and outlet tube are attached. Figure 4-5 It will be necessary to remove the catcher transfer tube from the catcher lid and the outlet tube from the deck before the deck can be pivoted into the service position.
Storage If a bag is found to be defective in any way, replace it with a new bag that is supplied by Excel When your mower is to set idle for a period of time, scrape Industries, Inc.
Limitations Of Warranties Using replacement parts that are neither approved by • IN NO CASE SHALL EXCEL INDUSTRIES, INC., OR ITS AFFILI- Manufacturer nor are equivalent in overall perfor- ATES, BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSE- mance. Damage caused by unauthorized replace- QUENTIAL DAMAGES BASED UPON BREACH OF WARRANTY, ment parts is not covered by this warranty.
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Dealers must register the attachment on-line at ® • https://dealer.hustlerturf.com within ten (10) days follow- agreement. No employee of Excel Industries, Inc., or any other ing date of purchase. party is authorized to make any warranty in addition to those made in this agreement.
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Catcher Lid—552396 INDEX NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 603398 RIVET 117501 CATCHER INLET 604394 INLET SEAL 603400 FW .188 X .50 X .060 552396 CATCHER LID (COMPLETE ASSEMBLY) 117678 VENT MOUNT BRACKET 117584 BAG DIVIDER 604805 BLIND RIVET 064329 CS .250-20 X .625 HX G5 768515 FW .281 X .625 X .051/.080 HD ZN/YL 118562...
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Catcher Bag Assembly—552460 INDEX NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 117393 BAG SUPPORT 117390 BAG CATCH 602827 CB .312-18 X 1.25 ZNYC 117401 CLAMP BRACKET 768523 FW .343 X .687 X .051/.080H 058776 NT .312-18 HX ZY NL 552460 CATCHER BAG ASSEMBLY (BAG INCL. ITEMS 1–6) NOTES: 124505 REV A...
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INDEX PAGE PAGE Assembly ..............3-1 Storage ..............5-1 Converting To Side Discharge Mode .....4-3 To The New Owner ..........1-1 Maintenance ............5-1 Unloading the Catcher Bags ......... 4-2 Packing List - Catcher ..........3-1 Using This Manual ..........1-1 Parts and Service ............1-1 Vacuum Pickup and Collection ......
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