Z2-7 Collection System Operator’s Manual Parts Manual Models: 540200800 Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine. MANUAL NO.
Index Operators Guide Specifications ............................................................................................ 3 Features and Controls (Auxiliary Engine) ................................................... 4 Features and Controls (Spindle Drive) ........................................................5 General Information ................................................................................... 6 Safety Procedures .................................................................
Operators Guide Specifications Auxiliary Engine (For Gen I and Gen II Units Only) Height 42 in. (107 cm.) Length 31 in. (79 cm.) Width (without engine mount or vacuum assembly) 39 in. (99 cm.) Width (with engine mount and vacuum assembly) 63 in. (160 cm.) Engine Options 5.5 hp Briggs & Stratton Intek 6 hp Kohler Weight (without vacuum assembly) 107 lb. (49 kg.) Weight (with 6 hp Kohler vacuum assembly) 172 lb. (78 kg.) Capacity 8.5 cu ft (7 bu. or 0.24 m3) Hose 7 in. (18 cm.
Operators Guide Features and Controls (Auxiliary Engine) Top Assembly Latch Inlet Heat Shield Upper Hose Front Weight Front Weight Bar Gas Spring Container Lower Hose Frame Vacuum Assembly Engine Mount 4 Boot
Operators Guide Features and Controls (Spindle Drive) Top Assembly Latch Inlet Heat Shield Hose Front Weight Front Weight Bar Gas Spring Container Frame Hitch Hose Support 5 Fan Assembly
Operators Guide General Information This manual will assist you in the safe operation and proper maintenance of your Husqvarna equipment. Read it thoroughly before attempting to operate the machine. Call your dealer or Husqvarna if additional information is required.
Operators Guide 3 - Operation • Never run an engine in an enclosed area. • Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards. • Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Make turns gradually and at slow speed. Do not operate across the sides of slopes. Operate up and down slopes only. Do not operate on steep slopes. • Turf conditions can affect the machine’s stability. Do not operate on wet grass where traction may be reduced.
Operators Guide Unpacking Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Wear gloves and eye protection. Cut straps around carton and remove top. Take hoses out of carton. Remove wood pieces. NOTE: Watch for nails and wood splinters. Slide carton sleeve out of bottom tray and lift over Z2-7 Assembly Instructions 1. Attach hitch to unit (see hitch instructions). 2. Mounting the Z2-7 Hitch Tools Required: None Wire Lock Pin Frame 1. Slide the Z2-7 Frame into the Hitch. 2.
Operators Guide Assembly Instructions (continued) 3. Attaching the Heat Shield Heat Shield Tools Required: 1/2” Wrench 1/2” Socket Ratchet 1. Locate two (2) holes in top corner brace plates of Hitch. 2. Aligning holes in bottom of Heat Shield, place Heat Shield onto Hitch. 3. Secure Heat Shield to Hitch using two (2) 5/16”-18 x 1” hex bolts, four (4) 5/16” flat washers, and two (2) 5/16” nylon lock nuts. If installing a spindle drive assembly, skip to step 5.
Operators Guide Assembly Instructions (continued) 4. Attaching the Engine Mount and Vacuum Assembly Vacuum Assembly Tools Required: 1. Ratchet 2. 1/2” Socket 3. 1/2" Wrench 4. 9/16” Wrench 5. 9/16” Socket 6. 7/16” Socket 7. Socket Extension Frame Engine Mount Inlet Cover 1. Slide the Engine Mount into the Frame as shown. 2. Place the Vacuum Assembly on the Engine Mount and secure it tightly with four (4) 5/16” x 1-1/2” hex bolts and four (4) 5/16” nylon lock nuts. 3.
Operators Guide Assembly Instructions (continued) 5. Attaching a Spindle Drive Assembly 1. Remove the discharge chute. 2. Remove the right hand belt shield. 3. Remove the deck belt from the right spindle assembly sheave. 4. Remove this sheave but keep the ¼” square key and the two washers at hand for reinstallation. 5. Install the Stepped Sheave and spacer/key retainer included in the kit using the original key and washers but substituting the original 7/16” HCS with the longer version provided.
Operators Guide Assembly Instructions (continued) 6. Hose Attachment NOTE: Hoses may need to be trimmed to fit. If necessary, see the Hose Trimming section at the end of the Assembly Instructions. Tools Required: Flat screwdriver 1. Slide one hose clamp over each end of the 54" Lower Hose. Slide one end of the hose over the Vacuum Inlet Cover and the other end over the Boot discharge opening. Tighten the hose clamps to secure hose in place. 2. Slide one hose clamp over each end of the 48" Upper Hose.
Operators Guide Auxiliary Engine Vacuum Assembly Servicing the Engine 1. Make sure that engine oil is at engine manufacturer’s recommended level (refer to engine manual). 2. Fill the fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, unleaded automotive gasoline. Pre-Start Check 1. Make sure the stop switch is in the OFF position and spark plug wire is disconnected. Pull the starter rope slowly to make certain there are no foreign objects in the blower housing. 2.
Maintenance and Service Instructions Cleaning and Washing Regular cleaning, washing, and lubricating will prolong the service of the machine. NOTE: Use care with power washers to avoid damage to decals. Limit direct spray on these items. DO NOT EXCEED 1000 PSI WATER PRESSURE FOR CLEANING. For best results, clean exhaust screen inside container regularly. Instructions for doing this can be found in the Service section of this manual. Storage 1. 2. 3. 4.
Maintenance and Service Instructions Engine Service and Maintenance Follow the engine manufacturer’s maintenance instructions. Should any malfunction occur with the engine during the warranty period, take it to an Authorized Service Dealer. DO NOT tear down the engine, as this may void the Engine Manufacturer’s Warranty. NOTE: Refer to engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for all engine service information. Caring For Vacuum Hoses 1. Inspect hoses before each use.
Maintenance and Service Instructions Trouble Shooting Guide ! DANGER ! Before servicing unit wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop. Turn engine off and remove the spark plug wire. PROBLEM Engine Does Not Start. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Engine ON/OFF switch in OFF position. 3. Fuel tank empty. 4. Stale gasoline. 5. Dirty air filter. Engine Runs Poorly. 1. Bad spark plug. 2. Dirty air filter. 3. Incorrect choke setting. 4. Stale gasoline. CORRECTION 1.
Replacement Parts 540200800 Assembly 1 3 2 4 5 ITEM 1 2 3 4 * * 5 * * * * PART NO. 540200853 540093817 540092531 540092767 540200854 540200855 540099693 540093961 540099077 540000413 540099079 DESCRIPTION Frame/Top Assembly Container, 30 Gal. Front Weight Heat Shield Small Parts Kit, including: Manual Pin, Wire Lock Ear Plugs Bolt, Hex, 5/16”-18 x 1” Washer, Flat, 5/16” Nut, Hex, Nylon Lock, 5/16”-18 * Not shown 17 QTY.
Replacement Parts 540200853 Top/Frame Assembly 9 10 3 7 8 4 1 6 5 2 ITEM PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 540092704 540200849 540001765 540099065 540099015 540099079 540099082 540099102 540104804 540200027 DESCRIPTION Gas Spring Frame Bolt, Hex, 3/8”-16 x 3” Nut, Hex, Nylon Lock, 3/8”-16 Bolt, Hex, 5/16”-18 x 1-1/2” Nut, Hex, Nylon Lock, 5/16”-18 Pin, Cotter, #13 Pin, Clevis, 5/16” x 1-1/4” w/ 2 holes Decal, Husqvarna Decal, Caution List 18 QTY.
Replacement Parts 540092675 Top Assembly 1 5 10 5 10 6 5 2 4 3 7 11 8 ITEM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 * * PART NO. 540092720 540092761 540092754 540092535 540099074 540000122 540099072 540092702 540093210 540000124 540000134 540093610 540093611 7 9 DESCRIPTION Top, Plastic Rubber Flap Top Insert Inlet Washer, Flat, 1/4” Bolt, Hex, 1/4”-20 x 3/4”, Gd.
Replacement Parts 540030166 6 hp Kohler Vacuum Assembly 540030167 5.5 hp Briggs & Stratton Vacuum Assembly 1 7 4 5 6 4 5 2 3 8 9 ITEM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 * * * * * * * 8 9 PART NO. 540094004 540107832 540092705 540099001 540099012 540099027 540099002 540094082 540200027 540097081 540097055 540094251 540099015 540099079 540099072 540099074 * Not Shown DESCRIPTION QTY.
Replacement Parts 539106782 539106783 539106784 539106785 Spindle Spindle Spindle Spindle Drive Drive Drive Drive Kit, Kit, Kit, Kit, 42” 48” 52” 61” 3 7 1 2 4 5 8 6 ITEM PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION 1 ........ 539106778 ..... 1 ........ 42 SHIELD W/DECALS .......... 539106779 ..... 1 ........ 48 SHIELD W/DECALS .......... 539106780 ..... 1 ........ 52 SHIELD W/DECALS .......... 539106781 ..... 1 ........ 61 SHIELD W/DECALS 2 ........ 539106739 ..... 1 ........ SPACER 3 ........ 539990629 ..... 1 ...
Replacement Parts 540200817 Accessories, Auxiliary Engine PART NO. 540062092 540097154 540097148 540092531 540200717 540097076 540099611 540000415 540099065 540002004 540000403 540001062 540061651 DESCRIPTION Engine Mount Hose, 7” x 54” Hose, 7” x 48” Front Weight Small Parts Kit, including: Hose Clamp Bolt, Hex, 3/8”-16 x 2-1/2” Washer, Flat, 3/8” Nut, Hex, Nylon Lock, 3/8”-16 Nut, Hex, Nylon Lock, #10-24 Washer, Flat, #10 Screw, Slotted Rd Hd, #10-24 x 3/4” Throttle Cable 22 QTY.
Replacement Parts 540200671 Boot for Gen II 540200818 Boot for Gen I 540200941 Boot for Gen II - 72” Deck 5 7 4 6 2 1 3 ITEM PART NO. QTY 1 ........ 539200833 ..... 1 ........ .......... 539200664 ..... 1 ........ 2 ........ 539080652 ..... 1 ........ 3 ........ 539093814 ..... 1 ........ 4 ........ 539099046 ..... 4 ........ 5 ........ 539099077 ..... 2 ........ 6 ........ 539099079 ..... 2 ........ 7 ........ 539099082 ..... 1 ........
Replacement Parts 540200798 Custom Kit for Mini HITCH Parts List 540200809 540099020 540000415 540099065 540099031 540000427 540093082 Hitch ................................... 1 3/8” x 1-1/4” Hex Bolts ........ 2 3/8” Flat Washers ............... 4 3/8” Nylon Lock Nuts ........... 2 1/2” x 1-1/4” Hex Bolts ........ 4 1/2” Flat Washers ............... 8 1/2” Nylon Lock Nuts ...........
Replacement Parts 540200792 Custom Kit for Gen II 540200927 Custom Kit for Gen II - 72” Deck HITCH Parts List 540200749 540099020 540000415 540099065 540099031 540000425 540093082 540099611 540200788 Hitch Spacer Skid Plates Hitch Spacer Hitch Hitch .................................... 1 3/8” x 1-1/4” Hex Bolts ........ 4 3/8” Flat Washers ............... 8 3/8” Nylon Lock Nuts ...........4 1/2” x 1-1/2” Hex Bolts ........ 4 1/2” Flat Washers ............... 8 1/2” Nylon Lock Nuts ...........
Replacement Parts 540200799 Custom Kit for Gen I HITCH Parts List 540200828 540099031 540000425 540093082 Hitch ............................... 1 1/2” x 1-1/2” Hex Bolts ... 6 1 /2” Flat Washers ......... 12 1/2” Nylon Lock Nuts ...... 6 Hitch Locknuts to inside Holddown Bar FRONT WEIGHT BAR Parts List 540020255 Front Weight Bar .................. 1 540092519 Clamp Plates ........................ 2 540092731 Holddown Bar ....................... 1 540099065 3/8” Nylon Lock Nuts ............
Replacement Parts 540200942 Custom Kit for iZ HITCH Parts List 540200809 540099020 540000415 540099065 540099031 540000427 540093082 Hitch .................................... 3/8” x 1-1/4” Hex Bolts ......... 3/8” Flat Washers ................ 3/8” Nylon Lock Nuts ............ 1/2” x 1-1/4” Hex Bolts ......... 1/2” Flat Washers ................ 1/2” Nylon Lock Nuts ............
Replacement Parts 540200803 Spindle Drive Fan Assembly 19 22 28 21 23 4 7 1 20 6 27 24 39 8 2 23 14 27 38 21 11 10 9 42 40 36 37 35 25 14 18 33 34 31 13 26 44 30 28 29 32 12 45 43 15 41 17 15 16 27 28 46 29 28 29 3 28
Replacement Parts ITEM PART NO. QTY 1 ........ 539106752 ..... 1 ........ 2 ........ 539106693 ..... 1 ........ 3 ........ 539106706 ..... 1 ........ 4 ........ 539106786 ..... 2 ........ 6 ........ 539106707 ..... 1 ........ 7 ........ 539102691 ..... 5 ........ 8 ........ 539990613 ..... 1 ........ 9 ........ 539106711 ..... 1 ........ 10 ...... 539106713 ..... 1 ........ 11 ...... 539990563 ..... 1 ........ 12 ...... 539106715 ..... 1 ........ 13 ...... 539101836 ..... 1 ........ 14 ...... 539990546 ....