Assembly Instruction - HUSTLER X-ONE Operator's Manual

These instructions apply to the assembly of the Hustler
Bag Catcher to a Hustler ® 48", 54", 60", 66" or 72" mower.
It is intended that these units be installed by trained Hustler
service personnel. If additional assistance is required, contact
the Hustler ® Customer Service Department.
Directions given in these instructions, for example left and
right, refer to direction while seated on the mower.
Before proceeding, read thru the following instructions to
familiarize yourself, while at the same time identify and
inventory kit parts supplied.
Unpack and inspect all parts. Notify carrier of any shipping
damages immediately.
Packing List – Hustler
Part No.
550996 Blower assembly
550835 Frame assembly
550837 X-ONE Frame adapter
Packing List - Hustler
Part No.
550996 Blower assembly
550835 Frame assembly
550836 Super Z Frame adapter
Deck Adapter Kits
The following adapter kits must be used when mounting the
Three Bag Catcher to a particular deck.
Deck Size
48" (X-ONE)
54" (X-ONE)
X-ONE with 60"
Super Z with 60"
66" (Super Z)
72" (Super Z)
Mower Deck Preparation
1. Park the mower on a flat surface. Always place the deck
clutch switch in the disengaged position, place the
steering control levers in the park brake position and shut
off the ignition switch and remove the key from the
switch. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. 48"/54"/60" decks only – Remove the discharge chute
and torsion spring.
66"/72" decks only – Remove the right side pulley
cover, discharge chute, and torsion spring.
114565_0112

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION

®
® X-ONE Catcher
Description
®
Super Z Catcher
Description
Adapter Kit P/N
113900
113901
113902
113903
113904
113905
Three NOTE: Retain these parts as they will be re-installed
when the Catcher is removed.
® 3. Release the deck drive belt tension.
48"/54"/60" decks only – Remove the existing spindle
bolt and pulley from the center blade spindle.
66"/72" decks only – Remove the existing spindle bolt
and pulley from the right side blade spindle.
All decks – Replace the pulley with the double pulley
and place the new cup washer between the head of the
new bolt and the drive pulley. Thread the cup washer and
bolt assembly into the spindle shaft. Torque bolt to 118
ft.-lbs. Refer to Figure 3-1, Figure 3-2, Figure 3-3, Figure
3-4 or Figure 3-5.
4. Attach the deck blowout baffle to the underneath side of
the deck. Refer to Figure 3-1, Figure 3-2, Figure 3-3,
Figure 3-4 or Figure 3-5.
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NOTE: This baffle replaces the existing right side adjust-
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able baffle provided with the deck.
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NOTE: The blowout baffle is most useful in dry, dusty
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conditions, particularly when picking up leaves. In other
conditions, the adjustable baffle, supplied with the deck,
may provide better cut quality and dispersion than the
blowout baffle.
5. Attach the blower baffle to the deck. Refer to Figure 3-1,
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Figure 3-2, Figure 3-3, Figure 3-4 or Figure 3-5.
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6. Assemble the blower mount to blower assembly. Refer to
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Figure 3-1, Figure 3-2, Figure 3-3, Figure 3-4 or Figure
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3-5.
NOTE: The 48"/54" blower mount has two sets of holes.
Use the rear set of holes when attaching to a 48" deck.
Use the front set of holes when attaching to a 54" deck.
Figure 3-1
7. Attach the blower assembly to the deck by inserting the
rod through the discharge chute bracket and blower
mount and secure with nut. Refer to Figure 3-1, Figure 3-
2, Figure 3-3, Figure 3-4 or Figure 3-5.
8. Place the deck drive belt around the lower pulley of the
double pulley. Confirm that the belt is properly routed
and seated on all pulleys and idlers. Re-tension the deck
drive belt per the tensioning instructions found in the
mower's General Service Manual.
9. Install and route the blower belt around the blower
pulleys and the upper pulley on the double pulley. This
belt is self tensioning. Figure 3-6 or Figure 3-7
10. 48"/54" decks only – Remove the lower nut from the
right front deck chain attaching bolt. Slide the blower belt
cover mount bracket onto the bolt and re-install the nut
and tighten. Figure 3-1
11. 60" decks only – Remove the front right side deck lift
chain and attach the rigid link (115665) to the deck lift
arm.
Position the center drive bracket (115773) on the deck as
shown and attach it and the rigid link (115665) to the
deck.
NOTE: The rigid link (115665) must move freely in the
top slot and rotate freely in the bottom hole.
12. Attach the blower belt cover. Refer to Figure 3-1, Figure
3-1