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CllnutlnJllflln$! You have just purchased one of the finest pieces of outdoor power equipment on the market today. If properly cared for, your new Z-Vac Mower Collection System will provide years of dependable service. Please read and follow this instruc- tion manual carefully in order to get the most out of your new equipment.
ImPS#TMTI7 ## mttSWl#8 #JIB BgS#f CBgJl! Y J$$EmB£1N8 8R8PELq77N8 TRAINING engine before leaving unit. -- Never operate with guards not securely in place. Be sure -- Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the man- all safety features are attached, adjusted properly and func- ual and on the unit before starting.
CHILDREN to cool before storing. -- Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not store fuel Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the near flames or drain indoors. presence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit -- Keep all hardware tight and keep all parts in good work- and its activity.
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Deflector Removal - All Models Remove hardware securing Discharge Deflector to mower deck and remove deflector. Set deflector mounting hardware aside for future assembly step. Important Note: Store deflector for future use. Never operate any mower without a discharge deflector or grass catcher securely in place. Deck Pulley Guard Removal All Models Remove hardware securing right deck pulley...
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Vac Unit Installation -All Models Fit Z-Vac unit into place over and against mower discharge, aligning holes in discharge mounting brackets with holes in Z-Vac mount- ing bracket. Insert discharge deflector rod, removed in previous step, through holes and secure with bridge pin. Inserting T-bolt bracket into Z-Vac mounting bracket and securing with T-bolt as shown, align bolt plate of bracket with rear edge of...
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InstallBeltGuardbetweenpulleyguardand belt guardsupportclip on frontpart of vac mount,Also,forconvenience, laypulley guard coveratopbeltguard,Secure beltguardwith two5/16nylonwingnuts, Important note: When removing Z-Vac unit from mower, install pulley guard cover over opening in pulley guard (see inset) to prevent contact with pulley. Weight Bar Kit Installation - All Models !! Warning: Weight...
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Secure Plate/Channel assembly t oSupport assembly using two5/16-18 x 3/4"carriage boltsthrough thetopholes,andtwo5/16-18 x 1-1/4" c arriage boltsforthebottom holes. Secure withfour5/16-18 serrated flangenuts. Settingbottom of support a ssembly ontopins in bottom ofbumper m ount, a lignholes insup- port assembly and bumpermountand slide Locking Pin through holes, securingwith Bridge Pin.
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Bagger Unit Installation (Cont.) Set cover on plate assembly, aligning hinges in cover with hinges on plate. Secure with three 3/8 x 2-3/4" clevis pins and 1-3/4" oal bridge pins. Not Shown: Install Cover Handle (See Parts List, 3- Bag Catcher Group (Sheet 5), Ref #47) onto cover assembly with eight...
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Assembly is complete. Refer to the operator's manual of your rider for the I safest and most effective use of your new unit. DOmmm ...Inspect unitbeforeeach use to be sure all fasteners are securelytightened and all components are securelyinplace..Be aware that installed blower unit engages along with mower deck - never operate mower without hose, cover and bags in place.
For two (2) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER, through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in material or workmanship or both.
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CLAMP, Seal 1716968 SEAL, Catcher Top 1716972 ANGLE, Screen 3022876 HOSE, CLAMP Lower, Fast Vac 3022833 HOSE, Snapper Fast Vac 3022875 HOSE CLAMP, Upper 1703855 HOOP, Grass Bag 91298 NUT, 5/16-18 Hex Nyloc 90636 SCREW, 5/16-18 x 1" Hex Head Cap,...
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3 Bag CatcherG roup Fastens T o Rear Bumper Assembly of Mower Using E xisting Bumper Hardware 'Z-VAC ' SHEET 4 OF 5 3 BAG CATCHERMOUNT GROUP Models 3-BS (part 2 of 2) R0303.I...
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