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Instruction Sheet

Kit Number: 79106500

BAGGER ATTACHMENT KIT – 52" DECKS

NOTICE: This kit is required to install bagger 89100800

on 52" mower decks. Refer to the bagger Operator’s

Manual for additional installation instructions.

Package Contents

Check the contents of your kit for the parts listed below.

Also see Figure 1.

INSTALL COUNTERWEIGHTS

1. Stop engine, remove key and engage parking brake.

Wait for moving parts to stop and for hot parts to cool.

2. Disconnect spark plug wires.

3. Insert five counter weight plates (item 1) one at a time

into left footrest opening. Plates are positioned with

angled corners facing forward. See Figure 2.

IMPORTANT: Only five plates are required for 52" decks.

One counter weight plate is not used.

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW

INSTRUCTIONS could result in personal injury

and/or damage to unit.

Read, understand, and follow all safety practices

in Operator’s Manual before beginning.

Item Description Qty Ariens P/N

1 Counter Weight Plate** 5 **

2 1/2"-13 x 4" Hex Bolt** 2 **

3 7/32" x 1" Flat Washer** 2 **

4 1/2"-13 Nylon Locking Flange

Nut**

2**

5 1" ID x 6 3/4" & 4 1/4" OD

Double Pulley

1 07329151

6 3/8"-16 x 2 3/4" Gr. 8 Hex Bolt 1 05963000

7 AA Wrapped Hex Belt 1 07200825

8 Belt Cover 1 05146600

** Included with 89100800 Bagger

Figure 1

CAUTION: ALWAYS install counterweights before

operating unit with bagger attached.

Figure 2

Summary of content (5 pages)

PAGE 1
Instruction Sheet Kit Number: 79106500 INSTALL COUNTERWEIGHTS BAGGER ATTACHMENT KIT – 52" DECKS NOTICE: This kit is required to install bagger 89100800 on 52" mower decks. Refer to the bagger Operator’s Manual for additional installation instructions. WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS could result in personal injury and/or damage to unit. Read, understand, and follow all safety practices in Operator’s Manual before beginning.
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4. Secure weight plates with two 1/2 x 4" hex bolts (item 2), two flat steel washers (item 3) and two 1/2" nylon locking flange nuts (item 4). See Figure 3. REMOVE SPINDLE PULLEY 1. Remove four 3/8" locking nuts from right belt cover and remove cover and four flat washers. Retain all parts for operation without bagger. See Figure 5. 4 3 2 Figure 3 REMOVE DISCHARGE CHUTE 1. Remove 3/8" x 2" hex bolt and nylon locking flange nut retaining discharge chute bracket and remove discharge chute assembly.
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DRILL SUPPORT BRACKET HOLE (If Necessary) NOTICE: Some decks do not have an existing hole for mounting the belt cover support bracket to the deck. Use the template that shipped with the bagger kit to determine if a hole needs to be drilled. 1. Locate template (p/n 05148351) in the main bagger kit. 2. Position the template against the right spindle outer and front mounting nuts. See Figure 8. 3. Determine the hole location for the deck on the template. • 52" Decks use hole #2.
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DRAW ALIGNMENT LINE 2. Reinstall mower drive belt. 1. Locate the alignment line slot on the template. 52" decks use guide #2. 2. Use a permanent marker to draw a line on the deck for aligning the support bracket. See Figure 9. 3. Remove the template. INSTALL BELT-COVER SUPPORT BRACKET See Figure 11. 1. Locate the belt cover support bracket assembly in the main bagger kit parts. 2.
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4. Install blower assembly on deck and install hex belt (item 7) on blower. Refer to bagger Operator’s Manual for instructions. See Figure 12. 5. Install belt cover (item 8) on bracket and secure with one 1 1/2" washer and one knob from bagger kit. See Figure 13. Flat Washer and Knob From Bagger Kit 7 8 Figure 12 Figure 13 6. Refer to bagger Operator’s Manual for remaining installation and operation instructions. 7. Reconnect spark plug wires.