Operator Safety 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 triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
Assembly Turbo Installation Remove Mower Deck Remove the mower deck from the unit (see Operator’s Manual for instructions). Deflector Removal 1. Remove and retain the carriage bolts, washers, lockwashers, and nuts (A, Figure 2) holding the Figure 2 deflector rod to the deck. Remove and discard the deflector rod.
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Assembly Install Deflector 1. See Figure 6. Drill four 13/64” holes from the bottom of the deflector at the pre-molded drill points (A, bottom of deflector). 2. Attach the deflector to the support rod wire-form using four #10-14 x 3/4 truss head screws and nylock nuts. Figure 6 Install Belt Guide 1.
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Assembly Install Idler Assembly 1. See Figure 9. Remove and discard the two taptite screws from locations (E). 2. Insert two 5/16-18 x 7/8 capscrews (C) through the mower deck and arbor. Tighten the capscrews. 3. Mount the idler pulley assembly (A) to the deck using the two 5/16-18x 7/8 capscrews (C) and 5/16-18 whizlock nuts (D).
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Assembly WARNING When the turbo blower assembly is removed from 50" the mower deck, the deflector MUST be properly 44" installed. Install Belt Cover Plate 1. Attach the belt cover plate (B, Figure 14) to the support bracket (E) using a 5/16-18 x 1 capscrew (C), washer (D) and nylock nut (F).
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Assembly Install Turbo Blower 1. Install the turbo unit by sliding the turbo pivot rod into the pivot bracket at the front edge of the mower deck (A, Figure 17). 2. Tilt the deflector (B) UP. 3. Rotate the turbo unit (C) into position on the discharge of the mower deck, and “latch”...
Assembly A. Rear Deck Lift Lever B. Trunnion (Existing) C. Hair Pin (Existing) D. Spacer, Spring (New) E. Spring (New) F. Washer (New) G. Plate, Spring Support (New) H. Spacer (Existing) I. Eyebolt (Existing) J. Washer (Existing) K. Capscrew (Existing) L.
Assembly Hitch & Tube Installation Install Hitch Plate and Back Plate Flat Style Bumper 1. Remove and discard hardware holding heat shield (A, Figure 22) to upper and lower bumper (B). 2. Open existing holes (C) in heat shield and upper & lower bumper to 17/32”.
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Assembly Figure 24 All Style Bumpers 1. Install the cover plate (A, Figure 24) on the back plate (B). Secure with four 5/16-18 x 3/4 capscrews (C), washers (D) and 5/16-18 locknuts (E). 2. Attach the back plate to the support assembly (F) using 5/16-18 x 1 carriage bolts (G), 5/16 lockwashers (H) and 5/16 nuts (I).
Assembly A. Upper Tube B. Socket C. Deflector D. Back Plate E. Capscrew, 5/16-18 x 1 F. Washer, 5/16 G. Locknut, 5/16-18 H. Lower Tube I. Middle Tube J. Capscrew, #10-32 x 1/2 K. Washer, #10 L. Nut, #10-32 M. Clip N.
Assembly Collector Assembly CAUTION Before you begin operating the unit be certain you have read all of the safety and operational information of this instruction sheet, as well as the Operator’s Manual for the tractor and any other attachments. Assemble Catcher Bags 1.
Operation Before Operation 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.
Removal WARNING OPERATION WITHOUT TURBO & CATCHER For operation without turbo, the mower deflector MUST be properly installed in the down position and retained by the spring latch (See Turbo Operator’s Manual). Removing the Grass Catcher Figure 31 Removing the Grass Catcher & Tubes 1.
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, L.L.C. OWNER WARRANTY POLICY LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair and/or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the equipment that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Briggs & Stratton Corporation will repair and/or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the Briggs and Stratton engine* (if equipped) that is defective in material or workmanship or both.