Operator`s manual

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SECTION I
INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION
1-1 Introduction
We are pleased to have you as a return Bush Hog
customer. Your GC-350 or GC-350CZ has been
designed to give you a low maintenance, simple,
and effective way to collect the grass clippings or
perform spring/fall clean-up with your Bush Hog
Professional or Commercial ZT mower. This manual
is provided to give you the necessary instructions to
properly mount and operate the GC-350 or GC-
350CZ on your ZT mower. Please read this manual
thoroughly. Understand what each control is for and
how to use it. Observe all safety decal precautions
on the machine and noted throughout the manual.
Note: all references made to right, left, front, rear,
top or bottom are as viewed from the normal opera-
tor's position on the ZT mower.
Note: All work must be performed with the engine
off and the parking brake locked.
1-2 Description
The GC-350 & GC-350CZ Grass Catcher, Figure 1,
are designed for turf maintenance where there is a
need to collect the grass clippings as the ZT mower
cuts the turf. It is also good for picking up leaves
and twigs in pre-season and post-season clean-up.
The blower, mounted on the right side of the unit,
uses a belt and gearbox system from the engine
PTO shaft. Drive train protection comes through belt
slippage. The blower draws grass clippings from the
discharge area of the cutter deck up to the collection
bags mounted over the rear portion of the ZT frame.
The operator can engage the blower with a push of
the over-center linkage on the right side of the unit.
Once the bags are full of clippings, the top of the
unit can be pivoted up and each of the three bags
can be removed individually for emptying.
Figure 1
SECTION II
PREPARATION FOR USE
2-1 Modification Of Zero Turn
Carefully remove wrapping from around shipping
crate and open boxes. Remove and sort all parts for
easy identification.
NOTE: Before each step of assembly it will help to
study the exploded drawings on pages7, 8, and 9.
From the underside of the ZT engine remove the
bolt and bushing from the electric clutch assembly.
Replace these parts with the pulley and 7/16”-20 x
3-3/4” bolt that will power the grass catcher blower.
Note that the center of the hub that is extended
should be upward toward the engine. (Figure 3)
Torque the bolt to 55 ft./lbs.
Figure 2
Complete Machine
In Shipping Crate
Figure 3 Electric Clutch Assy. Grass Catcher Pulley
7/16”-20 x 3-3/4” Bolt