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BigDog X Diablo BAC-VAC Operator's Manual

BigDog X Diablo BAC-VAC Operator's Manual

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BigDog
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200 South Ridge Road
Hesston, Kansas
67062-2097
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X Diablo
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  • Page 1 BigDog ® X Diablo ™ ’ PERATOR ANUAL ••••• 200 South Ridge Road ••• Hesston, Kansas • 67062-2097 117717 REV B...
  • Page 2 REV B 117717...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General Information ........1-1 To The New Owner .
  • Page 4 Parts Manual ......... . . 6-1 60"...

  • Page 5: General Information

    The purpose of this manual is to assist owners and operators Your Hustler ® Dealer must register this attachment on-line in maintaining and operating the BigDog ® Mowers X Diablo within ten (10) days following date of purchase to validate your BAC-VAC™.
  • Page 6 REV B 117717...

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  Always keep safety shields and covers in place, except for servicing.  Never work on the blower assembly or the mower deck when the mower’s engine is running.  Never operate machine with the hopper in the open posi- tion except for unloading.
  • Page 8 • The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for acci- The following illustrations show the various safety decals that dents or injuries occurring to themselves, other people or are located on the mower. A brief explanation, for those property. requiring one, is shown to help the operator understand the •...
  • Page 9 Part Number 603940 Part Number 603967 WARNING WARNING Crushing body Crushing hand or foot • Stay clear of raised hopper • Never reach into the crushing door. • danger zone. Never get between the hop- • Keep hands and feet away. per door and the hopper con- 603967 tainer.
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  • Page 11: Assembly Instruction

    Mowers BAC-VAC™ to a BigDog ® X Diablo 60” or 72” mower. Part No. Description It is intended that these units be installed by trained BigDog ® Mowers service personnel. If additional assistance is required, 550996 Blower assembly contact the BigDog Mowers Customer Service Department.

  • Page 12: Mower Deck Preparation

    Mower Deck Preparation Notch 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.

  • Page 13: 117720 (60") Adapter Assembly

    117720 (60") Adapter Assembly Outlet tube and adapter assembly Existing hardware Existing Discharge hardware cover Existing hardware Blower assembly Torque to 118 ft.-lbs. Existing hardware Existing Existing hardware Notch Existing hardware Deck discharge opening INDEX NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 552083 PULLEY COVER ASSEMBLY 792002...

  • Page 14: 117721 (72") Adapter Assembly

    117721 (72”) Adapter Assembly Outlet tube and adapter assembly Existing Existing Discharge hardware hardware cover Torque to Existing 118 ft.-lbs. hardware Blower assembly Existing hardware Existing Existing hardware Notch Existing hardware Deck discharge opening INDEX NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 552084 PULLEY COVER 792002...

  • Page 15: Mower Preparation

    2. Remove the two cap screws that attach the left side of the rear bumper to the mower frame. Figure 3-6 3. Attach the left side mount to the rear bumper and the mower frame using the hardware shown. Figure 3-6 Blower belt 4.

  • Page 16: Bac-Vac™ Mount Assembly

    BAC-VAC™ Mount Assembly Rear bumper INDEX NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 116714 MOUNT SPACER 115933 LS MOUNT 118150 RS MOUNT 705954 CS .500-13 X 1.25 HX G5 ZN 767962 FW .531 X 1.063 X .090 SAE 008193 NT .500-13 HX G5 ZNYC 017616 CS .500-13 X 1.75 HX G5 078386...
  • Page 17 Existing left side frame cover Auxiliary connector body Remove this hardware Figure 3-11 Auxiliary connector body Figure 3-9 Wire harness BAC-VAC™ frame harness Hose clamp connector Figure 3-12 BAC-VAC™ frame harness Figure 3-10 Wire tie 3. Connect the BAC-VAC™ frame harness connector body to the hopper’s harness connector body.
  • Page 18 Blue Orange/blue Switch Orange/white Figure 3-16 BAC-VAC™ frame harness Frame cover BAC-VAC™ frame harness Figure 3-14 Figure 3-17 11. Increase the mower’s drive tires’ pressure to 16 psi (110 KPa). The drive tires will need to have to the air pressure increased to support the additional weight of the BAC- VAC™...
  • Page 19 Frame cover Wire tie CS .312 x 1.00 FW .343 x .687 Figure 3-20 BAC-VAC™ frame harness BAC-VAC™ frame harness connector body Figure 3-18 Hooper harness connector body Wire tie Figure 3-21 BAC-VAC™ frame harness Figure 3-19 117717 REV B...

  • Page 20: Bac-Vac™ Assembly

    BAC-VAC™ Assembly Hopper assembly INDEX PART NO. DESCRIPTION 053702 CE .620 X 3.0 X .15 X 2.84 704783 FW .625 X 1.500 X .105 ZN 023036 HP .148 X 2.690 ZN Figure 3-22 Hooks Mount tube Figure 3-23 Inlet tube Flex tube Blower...

  • Page 21: Weight Assembly

    Weight Assembly INDEX NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 118125 WEIGHT LOCK PLATE 792002 KNOB 5/16-18 X 3/4" 118127 WEIGHT MOUNT 025395 CB .375-16 X 1.00 G5 ZNY 086660 NT .375-16 HX ZY NL 767954 FW .406 X .812 X .060 SAE 118216 AUXILIARY WEIGHT PLATE 054502...
  • Page 22 REV B 3-12 117717...

  • Page 23: Operation

    OPERATION Vacuum Pickup and Collection Unloading the BAC-VAC™ Follow normal mower start-up and operating procedures as outlined in the mower operator’s manual. The blower will WARNING operate when the mower deck clutch switch is engaged. To stop the blower, return the deck clutch switch to the disengaged position.

  • Page 24: Removing The Bac-Vac

    assembled as shown so that it applies pressure to the discharge chute and keeps it in the down position. Figure Tall pulley Discharge cover chute 8. Remove the blower baffle and replace it with the right side adjustable baffle that was provided with the deck. Figure 3-2 &...
  • Page 25 mount brackets, slide the lower hooks off the mount tube and roll it away from the mower. 5. Re-insert the latching pins into frame mount for storage. Secure in place with the hair pins. Tuck the BAC-VAC™ frame harness under the left side latching pin for protection.
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  • Page 27: Maintenance & Storage

    MAINTENANCE & STORAGE Blower Housing and Flex Tube Maintenance To clean the BAC-VAC™, hand wash with soap and water; rinse with clean water. WARNING Flex Never work on the blower assembly or mower deck when tube the engine is running. Blower assembly WARNING...

  • Page 28: Bac-Vac™ Hopper Switch Adjustment

    cover to access the center grease zerk. Control Horizontal sensor switch Angled plunger sensor switch plunger Screws Screws Grease zerks Figure 5-3 Figure 5-4 BAC-VAC™ Hopper Switch Adjustment Occasionally it may be necessary to adjust the sensor switches on the hopper door. These switches, when adjusted properly, make sure that the hopper door is closing and sealing properly.

  • Page 29: Storage

    Storage When your mower is to set idle for a period of time, scrape and power wash to remove the grass material from inside the BAC-VAC™. Check for loose or missing hardware, tighten or replace. Also check for badly worn or damaged parts, consider replacing them at this time.
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  • Page 31: Parts Manual

    Parts Manual 60" Deck Adapter........6-2 72"...

  • Page 32: 60" Deck Adapter

    60" Deck Adapter REV B 117717...
  • Page 33 60" Deck Adapter INDEX NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 603324 BLOWER OUTLET TUBE 025395 CB .375-16 X 1.00 G5 ZNY 114066 OUTLET ADAPTER 767954 FW .406 X .812 X .060 SAE 054502 NT .375-16 HX G5 ZNY 552083 PULLEY COVER (WITH DECALS) 601624 DISCHARGE CHUTE DECAL 601837...

  • Page 34: 72" Deck Adapter

    72" Deck Adapter REV B 117717...
  • Page 35 72" Deck Adapter INDEX NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 603324 BLOWER OUTLET TUBE 025395 CB .375-16 X 1.00 G5 ZNY 114066 OUTLET ADAPTER 767954 FW .406 X .812 X .060 SAE 054502 NT .375-16 HX G5 ZNY 552084 PULLEY COVER 601624 DISCHARGE CHUTE DECAL 601837...

  • Page 36: Frame

    Frame REV B 117717...
  • Page 37 Frame INDEX NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 115706 FRAME 808485 RIVET NUT, 5/16-18 THREAD 015495 GREASE FITTING STRAIGHT 603940 DFS CATCHER DECAL 603967 PINCH POINT DECAL 808477 1/4-20 THREAD RIVET NUT NOTES: 117717 REV B...

  • Page 38: Shell

    Shell SHELL FRAME SHELL REV B 117717...
  • Page 39 Shell INDEX NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 603794 LINEAR ACTUATOR 781567 NT .500-13 HX G8 ZY NL 767962 FW .531 X 1.063 X .090 SAE 721910 CS .500-13 X 2.75 HX G5 Z 058776 NT .312-18 HXZY NL 768523 FW .343 X .687 X .051/.080H 603796 SHELL 115875...

  • Page 40: Lid

    REV B 6-10 117717...
  • Page 41 INDEX NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 058776 NT .312-18 HX ZY NL 768523 FW .343 X .687 X .051/.080H 036236 CS .312-18 X 1.00 HX G5 712927 FW .344 X 1.00 X .12 HRD Z 115919 SPACER 601069 CN .312-18 X .20 MAX THK 115882 SCREEN 016253...

  • Page 42: Linkage

    Linkage SHELL ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY REV B 6-12 117717...
  • Page 43 Linkage INDEX NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 603879 HINGE PIN 767954 FW .406 X .812 X .060 SAE 603332 CLIP 603113 CB .375-13 X 1.25 G5 ZN 054502 NT .375-16 HX G5 ZNY 603878 TURNBUCKLE 073858 FW .406 X .75 X .25 ZNYC 005116 CS .375-16 X 1.375 HX G5 NOTES:...

  • Page 44: Frame Adapter

    Frame Adapter REV B 6-14 117717...
  • Page 45 Frame Adapter INDEX NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 603207 WEIGHT 118125 WEIGHT LOCK PLATE 792002 KNOB 5/16-18 X 3/4" 118127 WEIGHT MOUNT 781880 BUMPER 025395 CB .375-16 X 1.00 G5 ZNY 086660 NT .375-16 HX ZY NL 767954 FW .406 X .812 X .060 SAE 118216 AUXILIARY WEIGHT PLATE 054502...

  • Page 46: Shell Electric

    Shell Electric SHELL FRAME SHELL ASSEMBLY REV B 6-16 117717...
  • Page 47 Shell Electric INDEX NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 115711 ACTUATOR TOP LID 808485 5/16-18 THREAD RIVET NUT 034280 CS .312-18 X .75 HX G5 768523 FW .343 X .687 X .051/.080H 116213 CONTROL BOX COVER 601822 NUT PLATE .420 CENTERS 603937 PLUNGER SWITCH 116200...

  • Page 48: Wire Harness

    Wire Harness REV B 6-18 117717...
  • Page 49 Wire Harness INDEX NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 552146 FRAME COVER 600899 PUMP BELT WARNING DECAL 604049 HOPPER POSITION DECAL 797308 ROCKER SWITCH 785139 LS STEERING DECAL 601069 CN .312-18 X .20 MAX THK 036236 CS .312-18 X 1.00 HX G5 768523 FW .343 X .687 X .051/.080H 000331...

  • Page 50: Blower—550996

    Blower—550996 REV B 6-20 117717...
  • Page 51 Blower—550996 INDEX NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION BLOWER HOUSING (NOT SOLD SEPARATELY) 322529 KEY .187 SQ X .75 LONG 602912 PULLEY 036244 CS .375-16 X 1.00 HX G5 712919 FW .406 X 1.00 X .12 HRD Z 058776 NT .312-18 HX ZY NL 768523 FW .343 X .687 X .051/.080H 604264...
  • Page 52 Blower—550996 REV B 6-22 117717...
  • Page 53 Blower—550996 INDEX NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 114337 BEARING COVER 113119 BLOWER COVER 799130 CS .312-18 X .50 HXFL 792002 KNOB 5/16-18 X 3/4" 036236 CS .312-18 X 1.00 HX G5 114338 DRIVEN PULLEY COVER 601069 CN .312-18 X .20 MAX THK 086660 NT .375-16 HX ZY NL 073858...
  • Page 54 REV B 6-24 117717...
  • Page 55 INDEX PAGE PAGE BAC-VAC™ Assembly ..........3-10 Mower Preparation ..........3-5 BAC-VAC™ Hopper ..........5-1 Packing List - BAC-VAC ........3-1 BAC-VAC™ Hopper Switch Adjustment ....5-2 Parts and service ........... 1-1 BAC-VAC™ Mount Assembly ........3-6 Removing The BAC-VAC™ ........4-2 Blower Drive Belt ............5-1 Safe Operation and Service Precautions .....
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