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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
FAST-Vac Grass Collection System
For Models with Slope-Nosed Style Mower Decks
52" Mower Deck - 3-Bag System
(Citation Models)
Mfg. No.
Description
Contains:
5900800
FAST-Vac Blower
5300017
Bagger Mount Adapter
5046864
3-Bag Hood & Mount
5301858
Blower Mount
5300189
Weight Mount
1692939
50 lbs. Weight (3)
61" Mower Deck - 3-Bag System
(Citation & Cobalt Models
Mfg. No.
Description
Contains:
5900800
FAST-Vac Blower
5300017
Bagger Mount Adapter
5046864
3-Bag Hood & Mount
5301860
Blower Mount
5300189
Weight Mount
1692939
50 lbs. Weight (3)
52" Mower Deck - 3-Bag System
(Citation XT Models)
Mfg. No.
Description
Contains:
5900800
FAST-Vac Blower
5300017
Bagger Mount Adapter
5046864
3-Bag Hood & Mount
5303294
Blower Mount
5300189
Weight Mount
1692939
50 lbs. Weight (3)
5102321
Rev C

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  • Page 1 52” Mower Deck - 3-Bag System 52” Mower Deck - 3-Bag System (Citation Models) (Citation XT Models) Mfg. No. Description Mfg. No. Description Contains: Contains: 5900800 FAST-Vac Blower 5900800 FAST-Vac Blower 5300017 Bagger Mount Adapter 5300017 Bagger Mount Adapter 5046864 3-Bag Hood & Mount 5046864 3-Bag Hood &...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC. PO Box 702 Milwaukee, WI 53201-0702 www.simplicitymfg.com Copyright © 2014 Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC. Milwaukee, WI, USA. All rights reserved. SIMPLICITY is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC. www.simplicitymfg.com...

  • Page 3: Operator Safety

    OPERATOR SAFETY 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. 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

    OPERATOR SAFETY Safety Decals Part Number: 7027733- “Decal, Ear Protection” Before operating your unit, read the safety decals. The cautions and warnings are for your safety. To avoid a personal injury or damage to the unit, understand and follow all the safety decals. WARNING If any safety decals become worn or damaged, and cannot be read, order replacement decals...
  • Page 5 OPERATOR SAFETY 2-Bag & 3-Bag Collector Hood Warning - Amputation and thrown objects hazard: • Disengage the blower (blades) and remove the ignition key, wait for all parts to stop before disconnecting or unlatching any parts attached to blower or collection system. Warning - Read the Operator’s Manual.
  • Page 6 OPERATOR SAFETY Danger - Amputation and thrown objects hazard: • To avoid injury from rotating blades, stay clear of deck edge and keep others away. Danger - Thrown objects hazard: • Do not mow without discharge chute or entire grass catcher in place. Warning - Thrown objects hazard: •...

  • Page 7: General Operating Instructions

    GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS General Operating Instructions WARNING Before Operation ALWAYS shut off the tractor, disengage the PTO and allow all moving parts to stop BEFORE Clear the lawn of all sticks, stones, wire and other disconnecting or clearing tube, or emptying debris which may be caught or thrown by the mower catcher.

  • Page 8: Installation

    INSTALLATION Installation POSITION #1 POSITION #2 (FACTORY SET) (GRASS BAGGER) Rear Suspension Adjustment The upper mounting position #2 (See Figure 1) should be used when a rear-mount grass bagger system is installed. To adjust the upper mounting position: 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking brake.

  • Page 9: Prepare The Discharge Chute Opening

    INSTALLATION Prepare the Discharge Chute Opening Remove the Discharge Chute 1. Remove the discharge chute (A, Figure 2), chute mount rod (B), torsion spring (C), 5/16” fender washer (D), spring spacer (E) and all mounting hardware. 2. Save the spring, fender washer, spacer as they will be used later when the blower is removed.

  • Page 10: Preparing The Blower Mount For Assembly

    INSTALLATION Preparing the Blower Mount for Assembly Inspecting the Blower Mount Assembly Some blower mounts are equipped with an adjustable deflector bracket (A, Figure 4). If your blower mount is equipped with an adjustable deflector bracket it will need to be adjusted prior to performing the Blower Assembly procedure.

  • Page 11: Blower Assembly

    INSTALLATION Blower Assembly 1. Remove the existing 5/16-18 x 5/8” flange head bolts (B, Figure 7) from the blower housing (A). 2. Install the blower mount plate (C) onto the blower housing and reinstall the 5/16-18 x 5/8” flange head bolts. Tighten securely. 3.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION Remove the Spindle Belt Models with 52” Mower Decks: 1. Using a 1/2” breaker bar, place the square end in the square hole located in the end of the idler arm (A, Figures 11). Carefully rotate the breaker bar clockwise, which will relieve the tension on the belt exerted from the idler arm.

  • Page 13: Blower Installation

    INSTALLATION Reinstall the Spindle Belt Refer to the belt removal instructions on in Remove the Spindle Belt and reverse the order for reinstalling the belt. Install the Deck Guard 1. Install the new deck guard onto the mower deck and secure with the hardware previously removed (see Figure 14).
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION 5. Install the blower belt guard (A, Figure 18) and secure with the flange head bolts previously removed. 6. Install the deck guard top (B) and secure with the supplied knobs (C). Figure 18. Install Guards A. Blower Belt Guard B.

  • Page 15: Collector Installation

    INSTALLATION Collector Installation Install Mount Plate 1. Install the adapter plate (A, Figure 19) onto the mount plate (B) and secure with the 3/8-16 x 1” bolts (C) and 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts (D). 2. Install the mount plate onto the bumper. 3.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION A. Deflector B. Nylon Lock Nut, 5/16-18 C. Washer, 5/16” D. Hose Adapter E. Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1 F. Upper Hose Clamp G. Hose, 55” Long H. Lower Hose Clamp Figure 21. Install Deflector & Hose Install Deflector & Hose 1.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION Install Cover 1. See Figure 22. Hook the bags (A) on the back plate (B). Note: If desired, the bags can be lined with 30 gallon trash bags for easy disposal. 2. See Figure 23. Set the cover (A) on top of the bags (B) and align the hinges (C).

  • Page 18: Weight Mount Installation

    INSTALLATION Weight Mount Installation (Citation series) Install Weight Carrier 1. Install the weight carrier (A, Figure 25) onto the front of the unit and secure with the 1/2-20 x 1-1/4” bolts (B), 1/2” washers (C) and 1/2-20 nylon lock nuts (D). NOTE: Use outer holes in the weight carrier for the Citation Series as shown.

  • Page 19: Blower & Collector Removal

    BLOWER COLLECTOR & REMOVAL Blower & Collector Removal 1. Remove the knobs (A, Figure 27) securing the deck guard top (B) to the deck guard. 2. Pull the blower idler arm lever (C) forward to release the belt tension and remove the belt from the spindle pulley.
  • Page 20 Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC. PO Box 702 Milwaukee, WI 53201-0702 www.simplicitymfg.com Copyright © 2014 Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC. Milwaukee, WI, USA. All rights reserved. SIMPLICITY is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC.

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