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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATOR'S MANUAL PARTS LIST -V V AC Mower Collection System Kits: 3063353 3063354 3063355 3063356 Models covered: 3071097 Bagger 3071098 3-BD Bo o bcat/Bunto o n 48-V 3071100 Blower 52-V 3071101 61-V 3071102 Series s 48-WB Weight Bar 3071103 52-WB 3071104...
preliminaries Congratulations! 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.
safety rules regarding outdoor power equipment IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING UNIT. 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.
safety rules regarding outdoor power equipment CHILDREN near flames or drain indoors. -- Keep all hardware tight and keep all parts in good work- Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the ing condition. Replace all worn or damaged decals. presence of children.
unit assembly Deflector Removal - All Models Remove hardware securing Discharge Deflector to mower deck and remove deflector. Important Note: Reattach hardware to deflec- tor and store for future use. Never operate any mower without a discharge deflector securely in place. Deck Pulley Guard Removal - All Models Remove hardware securing right deck pulley...
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unit assembly Vac Unit Installation - All Models (61” shown) 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 one 3/8 x 2” clevis pin into each of the two mounting holes, securing with bridge pins.
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unit assembly Weight Bar Kit Installation - All Models (61” shown) !! Warning: Weight kit must be installed prior to installing bagger unit. Failure to do so may result in longitudal tipping of unit. Lay weight mount channel across front end of unit as shown.
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unit assembly Bagger Installation - 2 Bag Units (Cont.) Install the reinforcement brace assembly onto the unit, utilizing the square holes in the engine base. Secure with four 5/16-18 x 3/4” carriage bolts (inserted up from under the engine base) and serrated flange nuts. Note: Do not tighten brace hardware until support assembly in following steps is installed.
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unit assembly Bagger Installation - 2 Bag Units (Cont.) Lift cover and install bags onto plate/channel assembly by hooking slot in bag hanger onto tabs in channel assembly. Close cover and lock in place by hooking lock knob into slot in cover latch arm. Using the mounting bracket at the foot of the Discharge Hose Standoff as a template, drill two 7/16”...
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unit assembly Bagger Unit Installation - 3 Bag Units (Cont.) Hook bumper mount plate onto rear bumper, making sure one bar clamp is in front of bumper, another behind. Secure in place with same hardware in lower set of holes as in pre- vious step.
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unit assembly Bagger Unit Installation - 3 Bag Units (Cont.) Bolts Install the plate/channel assembly onto the support assembly using two 5/16-18 x 3/4” car- riage bolts through the top holes, and two 5/16-18 x 1-1/4” carriage bolts for the bottom holes.
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unit assembly Bagger Unit Installation - 3 Bag Units (Cont.) Install intake flange and inner deflector as shown using four 5/16-18 x 1” hex bolts, flat washers and nylon lock nuts. Tighten secure- Note that the intake flange should be angled downward.
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unit assembly Discharge Hose Installation - All Models (3 Bag Unit shown) Slip one hose clamp onto each end of hose (use the clamp with the quick-release knob at the blower end), and install hose between unit and bagger, making careful note of direction sticker inside end of hose (see inset).
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illustrated parts list - BLOWER GROUP: 48-V, 52-V, 61-V...
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illustrated parts list - BLOWER GROUP: 48-V, 52-V, 61-V Part Item Number Description 3046782 WELDMENT, Blower Belt Guard 91121 NUT, 1/2-13 Hex Nyloc 90250 WASHER, 1/2" Flat SAE 3021097 PULLEY, A Groove Idler, Steel 35816 IDLER STUD (3/8-24 thread) 91804 WASHER, 9/16 Flat, Narrow Type 14409 FLANGE BEARING, 9/16"...
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illustrated parts list - BLOWER MOUNT GROUP: 48-V, 52-V, 61-V...
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illustrated parts list - BLOWER MOUNT GROUP: 48-V, 52-V, 61-V Item Part No. Qty. Description 3036316 BELT, Blower Unit Drive, Model 48-V, 61-V 3036322 BELT, Blower Unit Drive, Model 52-V 3037676 WELDMENT, 48" Belt Shield 3037677 WELDMENT, 52" Belt Shield 3037158 WELDMENT, 61"...
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illustrated parts list - TWIN BAG CATCHER, 2-B...
illustrated parts list - TWIN BAG CATCHER, 2-B Item Part No. Qty. Description 3046861 ASSEMBLY, 2 Bag Cover and Screen (includes Item No. 5, 12, 13, 14, 42, 43, 44, 45) 1704180 WINDOW, Cover 170440* DECAL, Safety, Grass Bag 1667248 CLIP, Canoe 1910531 WASHER, .188 Rivet...
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illustrated parts list - TWIN BAG CATCHER, 2-B (cont’d)
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illustrated parts list - TWIN BAG CATCHER, 2-B (cont’d) 91241 POP RIVET, 3/16” 1704075 SUPPORT, Tube 3046774 SEAL, 2 Bag Catcher 1704508 BRACKET, Seal 1960400 SCREW, #10-12 x 5/8” Hex Washer Self-Tap 90052 WASHER, ¼” Split Lock 1705876 CABLE, Double Loop 1933886 NUT, Speed 3027490...
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illustrated parts list - TWIN BAG CATCHER, 2-B: MOUNT GROUP...
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illustrated parts list - TWIN BAG CATCHER, 2-B: MOUNT GROUP Item Part No. Qty. Description 3046687 WELDMENT, Bagger Mount Frame 91086 SCREW, 3/8-16 x 3/4" Hex Head Cap, GR5 91619 NUT, 3/8-16 Hex Flange Lock 3046831 ARM, Cover Latch 91318 SCREW, 5/16-18 x 3/4"...
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illustrated parts list - TRIPLE BAG CATCHER, 3-B...
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illustrated parts list - TRIPLE BAG CATCHER, 3-B Item Part No. Qty. Description 3046862 ASSEMBLY, Cover & Screen 91495 SCREW, 1/4-20 x 3/4" Hex Head Cap, GR5 79405 SCREW, 1/4-20 x 5/8" Hex Head Cap, GR5 91584 NUT, 1/4-20 Hex Flange, GR5 1717067 WELDMENT, Hinge 3027475...
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illustrated parts list - TRIPLE BAG CATCHER, 3-B (cont’d)
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illustrated parts list - TRIPLE BAG CATCHER, 3-B (cont’d) 90922 SCREW, #10-32 x 1-1/2 Hex Washer Head Machine w/Nylon Patch 91702 WASHER, .19 x .38 x .06 Flat 3046832 COVER, Support 3000847 GRASS BAG 90316 BOLT, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Square Neck Carriage, GR5 1703807 HANGER, Grass Bag 90187...
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illustrated parts list - TRIPLE BAG CATCHER, 3B: MOUNT GROUP...
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illustrated parts list - TRIPLE BAG CATCHER, 3B: MOUNT GROUP Part Item Number Description 3027509 WELDMENT, Catcher Support 90316 BOLT, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Square Neck Carriage, GR5 91202 BOLT, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" Square Neck Carriage 91601 NUT, 5/16-18 Hex Flange Lock 91601 NUT, 5/16-18 Hex Flange Lock 3046831...
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illustrated parts list - WEIGHT BAR GROUP, 48-WB, 52-WB, 61-WB...
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illustrated parts list - WEIGHT BAR GROUP, 48-WB, 52-WB, 61-WB Item Part No. Qty. Description 3027496 CHANNEL, Weight Mount, 48" Bobcat 3027497 CHANNEL,Weight Mount, 52" Bobcat 3027477 CHANNEL, Weight Mount, 61" Bobcat 3046992 BAR, Clamp 91044 SCREW, 3/8-16 x 3-1/4" Hex Head Cap, G5 91704 NUT, 3/8-16 Hex Top Lock 3027498...
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This warranty does not apply to engines, tires or other items that are purchased by Giant-Vac and warranted by the manufacturer of such items. Items such as bags, grass catchers, hoses and blades are not warranted, as these are considered expendable items.
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