Operator and Parts Manual DIXON Blower Kit Collection System 539 132250, 539 132251 539 132252, 539 132397
©2007 HTC. All Rights Reserved. Beatrice, NE. Printed in U.S.A.
CONTENTS SAFETY RULES............................................................................................................................4 CARTON CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................7 ASSEMBLY ...................................................................................................................................8 OPERATION.................................................................................
SAFETY SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS DANGER ! THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 Read, understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine.
SAFETY SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS DO NOT • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. • Do not mow near drop-off, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding. • Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. IV. SERVICE • • III.
SAFETY SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • NEVER allow children to operate the machine. Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. Do not drive in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS • Remove all parts and packing materials from carton.
ASSEMBLY 1 INSTALLING DRIVE PULLEY 1. Remove the discharge chute from the deck. (Deck configuration will vary by size and model) 2. Lower deck to the lowest cutting position. 3. Remove the right hand (discharge side) belt cover from the deck. 4. Relieve the tension from the deck belt and remove from the center deck pulley. (See Operator’s Manual if necessary) DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 5. Remove the bolt that secures the right hand deck pulley to the spindle. 6.
ASSEMBLY 2 MOUNTING BLOWER ASSEMBLY 1. Install the front and rear mount brackets to the deck with the pin and hairpin cotter supplied with the kit. HAIRPIN COTTER 3 INSTALLING DRIVE BELT 1. Make sure the tension release lever is forward or disengaged. 2. Place the belt over the pulley on the deck. Refer to illustration for proper routing. 3. Move the tension release lever to the rear and engage in the latch.
ASSEMBLY 4 INSTALLING BELT COVERS 1. Place deck belt shield over spindle, aligning hole with bolt on belt shield standoff. 2. Attach with wing nut to standoff and use tap screw from kit to attach the other side of the belt shield to the deck. 3. Place retainer on the outer pulley cover. 4. Align the tab end of the belt cover into the slot on the deck belt shield and the other end over the end of the outer pulley cover. 5. Secure with knob.
ASSEMBLY 5 INSTALLING MIDDLE CHUTE 1. Place middle chute over the top end of the blower assembly. 2. Latch middle chute to blower assembly. 3. Install the bagger mount tube from the mount kit. MOUNT STRAP BLOWER ASSEMBLY MIDDLE CHUTE MOUNT STRAP MOUNT TUBE RAM MOUNT 6 INSTALLING BAGGER MOUNT 3 Bin Collector Depending on model, engine guard may have available mounting holes. If drilling is needed, use template supplied with kit. 1.
ASSEMBLY 7 INSTALLING CHUTE SUPPORT 3 Bin System only 1. Position upper chute support against bagger inlet, flush at outer edges. See Illlustration. 2. Using support as a template, drill two 3/8" holes into bagger hood. UPPER CHUTE SUPPORT 8 INSTALLING WEIGHT KITS Units with cast weight 1. Bolt one cast weight and two weight brackets together using four 2¾" bolts and four nuts. 2. Slide both weight brackets over the front tube on the frame, positioning the assembly in the center of the frame. 3.
ASSEMBLY 9 MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish assistance from another person for mounting the cover assembly to mower. 1. Position cover assembly on ground behind mower. 2. Lift and rotate cover to align the cover brackets with support assembly tubes. 3. Slide the cover down over the support tubes until secure. CAUTION DO NOT operate mower with grass catcher, unless the front weights are installed. NOTE: Ram Ultra units do not require a weight kit.
OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING OPERATION Follow the mower operation instructions in the mower operator’s manual. When utilizing the grass catcher on a lawn where grass and leaf bagging equipment has not been used, thatch and debris that has accumulated for long periods of time will be picked up. The amount collected and the total time of operation may be greater than experienced with regular use of the grass catcher. • Always run throttle at full speed when bagging.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS STORAGE Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • Before each use check for loose fasteners. • Clean unit thoroughly after each use. BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades. • See BLADE CARE instructions in your mower operator’s manual. When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grass, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry place.
PARTS 2 12 11 9 4 4 10 8 7 5 4 6 3 3 1 16 5 6
PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1.. 539 108081....1 .... SCREW, SPEC 10-14 x ½ 7.. 539 108088....1 .... LATCH, HOOD 2.. 539 108082....1 .... BAG DUMP INDICATOR 8.. 539 108089....1 .... PLATED, WELD NUT 1 3.. 539 108083....2 .... SCREW, 10-24 x 1 /8 9.. 539 108141....1 .... CHUTE, UPPER 4.. 539 108084....3 .... WASHER, /16 x ¾ 10.. 539 109552....2 .... WASHER 3/16 LOCK 5.. 539 108085....2 .... SPACER, SPLIT 11.. 539 130294....1 .... CHUTE, MIDDLE 6..
PARTS BAG ASSEMBLY 960 730019 3 2 12 12 1 11 3 8 5 4 10 7 9 6 17 16 15 18 14 13
PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1.. 532 192709....1 .... SCREEN, COVER 12.. 539 976977....8 .... NUT, #10-24, CROWNLOCK 2.. 532 195373....1 .... COVER 13.. 539 990627....2 .... HCS, 5/16-18 X 1¼, GR 5 3.. 539 976952....6 .... SCREW, #10-24 x 5/8 14.. 539 990188....4 .... WASHER, 5/16, SAE 4.. 539 108096....2 .... SPRING, RETAINER 15.. 539 990717....2 .... NUT, 5/16-18, NYLOC 5.. 539 108097....4 .... PLUG, TUBING END 16.. 539 110234 ....1 ....
PARTS 46 44 24 47 4 14 15 THIS SIDE TOWARD BEARING 31 11 55 17 22 59 30 11 21 45 56 38 28 50 16 40 11 48 52 18 34 33 42 19 60 49 15 47 11 56 40 23 46 32 58 14 TORQUE TO 30 LBS 48 41 51 12 26 9 13 25 44 10 50" Deck 2 8 59 36 27 6 43 20 23 35 10 29 5 60" Deck 40 53 12 44 51 20 3 60 39 45 37 36 7 37 57 37 1 36
PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1.. 539 101977....1 .... TRACTION SPRING 34.. 539 130337....1 .... ARM, IDLER 2.. 539 976952....1 .... SCREW 10-24 x .625 RD 35.. 539 130338....1 .... ARM, TENSION 3.. 539 104411 ....1 .... KNOB W/STUD 36.. 539 132050....1 .... BRKT, MT, FRONT, 44" DECK 5 4.. 539 104763....1 .... RETAINER /16 “U” TYPE 539 132057 ...1 .... BRKT, MT, FRONT, 50" DECK 5.. 539 105785....1 .... DECAL, WARNING 539 132064 ...1 ....
PARTS 26 25 35 5 29 8 27 4 30 12 10 14 34 32 31 28 28 6 6 7 34 3 1 33 12 13 12 28 9 6 7 14 2 20 19 21 12 14 17 24 14 15 18 13 19 15 15 20 23 22 14 18 11 22 16
PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1.. 539 132056....1 .... SHIELD, BELT, 44" 18.. 539 990861....4 .... RHSB, 5/16 -16 x 1¾ 2.. 539 132063....1 .... SHIELD, BELT, 50" 19.. 539 990645....2 .... RHSB, 3/8 -16 x 1 3.. 539 132070....1 .... SHIELD, BELT, 60" 20.. 539 976979....2 .... NUT, 3/8 -16, NYLOC 4.. 539 132205....1 .... PULLEY SPACER 21.. 539 132196....1 .... STRAP, LEFT, MODELS: 132252, 132397 5.. 539 132071....1 .... PULLEY, 44" 539 132072 ...1 ....
PARTS WEIGHT KIT 44" 5 3 2 1 4 24
PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1.. 539 111587 ....1 .... CAST WEIGHT ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 4.. 539 106492....4 .... HCS 3/8-16 x 2¾ 2.. 539 114898 ....2 .... WEIGHT BRACKET 5.. 539 991126 ....4 .... HCS 3/8-16 x 3¾ 3.. 539 976979....8 ....
PARTS WEIGHT KIT 50" 4 3 2 1 5 26
PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 3 1.. 539 113232 ....3 .... WEIGHT PLATE 4.. 539 102612....4 .... HCS /8-16 x 2¾ GR 5 2.. 539 114898 ....2 .... WEIGHT BRACKET 5.. 539 976949....4 .... HCS 3/8-16 x 1¾ GR 5 3.. 539 976979....8 ....
539 132264 R1 12/19/07
