Form No. 3326-161 44 Vac Bagger TimeCutter Z Riding Mower Attachment Model No.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety and Instruction Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loose Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preparing the Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. 93-7320 1. Crushing hazard of fingers and hands—do not remove the bagger assembly while the top is closed. 2. To remove the bagger assembly, open the bagger top and remove the bagger; then remove the bagger top. Do not remove the bagger top while it is down. 93-7329 1.
Installation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to identify parts used for assembly. Description Qty. Blade (hi-lift) 3 Front grass baffle 1 Carriage bolt, 5/16 x 7/8 in. 3 Carriage bolt, 5/16 x 1/2 in. 1 Locknut, 5/16 in. 3 Locknut (thin), 5/16 in. 1 Rear grass baffle 1 Grass ring 1 Bolt, 1/4 x 3/4 in. 2 Locknut, 1/4 in. 2 Carriage bolt, 5/16 x 7/8 in. 3 Carriage bolt, 5/16 x 2-1/2 in.
Description Qty. Cover 1 Indicator rod 1 Handle 1 Nut, 1/4 in. 1 Clips 2 Screw, 1/4 x 3/4 in. 2 Locknut, 1/4 in. 4 Frame assembly 1 Weight 1 Screw, 3/8 x 1.50 in. 4 Gusset 2 Spacer 4 Bolt, 5/16 x 2 in. 4 Bolt, 1/4 x 1-3/4 in. 4 Washer, 1/4 in. 12 Locknut, 1/4 in. 8 Quick-attach bracket 1 Hairpin cotter 1 Plate 2 Bolt, 1/4 x 3/4 in.
Preparing the Mower Installing the Hi-lift Blades Remove the mower from the tractor; refer to the tractor Operator’s Manual for instructions. Install the hi-lift blades from the bagger in place of the standard blades; refer to the Cutting Blade section of the tractor Operator’s Manual. Removing the Recycling Baffles Note: The hi-lift blades are also used for Recycling mowers. If you are using a recycling mower deck, you must remove the recycling baffles to use the vac bagger.
6 7 5 3 4 2 5 8 3 1 8 5 4 6 m–3634 1 4 Figure 4 1. Front grass baffle 2. Drill 11/32 in. hole 3. Carriage bolt, 5/16 x 7/8 in. 4. Locknut, 5/16 in. 7 2 m–3637 Figure 5 5. Carriage bolt, 5/16 x 1/2 in. 6. Thin locknut, 5/16 in. 7. Right tab on baffle 8. Right edge of mower 1. 2. 3. 4. 4. Attach the rear grass baffle to the grass ring with 2 carriage bolts (5/16 x 7/8 in.) and 2 locknuts (5/16 in.) (Fig. 5). Rear grass baffle Grass ring Latch tube Carriage bolt, 5/16 x 7/8 in. 5.
Installing the Blower Belt 2. Push the vertical side (front) of the pivot support against the front of the mower and clamp it snugly, making sure the top of the pivot support lies flat on the top of the mower. 1. Place the blower belt around the blower pulley (Fig. 8). 2. Install the belt cover using one of the existing screws and a new screw (1/4 in. x 1/2 in.) (Fig. 8). 3. Secure the pivot support to the top of the mower with a bolt (5/16 x 4-1/2 in.), spacer tube, and bolt (5/16 x 7/8 in.
3 1 1 2 2 3 2 m–4840 Figure 12 m–3557 Figure 10 1. Idler pulley bracket and pulley 2. Top side of belt against bottom pulley 1. Mower belt cover 2. Washer 3. V-side of belt into top pulley 3. Locknut, 5/16 in. Installing the Leveling Brackets 6. With the belt installed, swing the blower toward the mower until the blower latch locks over the pin at the back of the mower (Fig. 11). 1. Replace the left side mower leveling bracket (slotted) with a new leveling bracket (hole) (Fig. 13).
2. Screw the nut completely onto the indicator rod (Fig. 14). Then screw the handle (Fig. 14) close to the nut so you can read the decal from the operator’s position. Tighten the nut up against the handle to lock it in place. 6 1 5 2 1 m–5305 Figure 16 3 1. Weight 2 2. Screw, 3/8 x 1.50 in. 2 Installing the Bagger Mount 4 1. Remove the bolts, washers, and nuts holding the rear support rod to the tractor. Discard the bolts. 1499 Figure 14 1. Indicator rod 2. Clips 3. Screw, 1/4 x 3/4 in. 2.
3. Secure the upper half of the gusset to the rear support rod with 4 bolts (1/4 x 1-3/4 in.), 8 washers (1/4 in.), and 4 locknuts (1/4 in.) (Fig. 17). Caution 4. Slide the bottom of the quick-attach bracket down into the hole in the hitch and hook the notches over the rear support rod (Fig. 17). If you remove the spring-loaded bagger top when it is closed (in the down position), the top may suddenly fly open and you or someone else may be bruised, pinched, or injured in another way. 5.
Mounting the Discharge Tube Removing the Bagger 1. Insert the upper end of the discharge tube into the bagger top. Slide the lower end of the discharge tube over the blower discharge opening (Fig. 21). 1. Raise the bagger top and remove the grass bags from the bag frame (Fig. 23). 2. Hook the rubber latch onto the knob (Fig. 21). 1 1 2 2 1376 Figure 23 1847 1. Bagger top 2. Bag retainer handles Figure 21 1. Rubber latch 2. Knob 2.
Removing the Blower Caution 1. Remove the blower belt cover by removing the 2 locknuts (5/16 in.) and 4 washers (Fig. 26). Retain all parts for future installation. If you remove the spring-loaded bagger top when it is closed (in the down position), the top may suddenly fly open and you or someone else may be bruised, pinched, or injured in another way. 3 1 Always open (raise) the bagger top before you remove or install it on the quick-attach bracket. 2 3.
3. Remove the blower by lifting the pivot pin out of the pivot support (Fig. 28). 1 2 1 m–5304 Figure 30 2 1. Belt cover m–3593 2. Screw (existing) Figure 28 1. Pivot pin 2. Pivot support Removing the Blower Pivot Support Removing the Blower Belt 1. Remove the mower from the tractor; refer to the tractor Operator’s Manual for instructions. 1. Remove the mower belt cover from the right side pulley (Fig. 29). Save the mounting hardware. 2.
Installing the Standard-lift Blades 3 Install the standard-lift blades for side discharging in place of the hi-lift blades; refer to the Cutting Blade section of the tractor Operator’s Manual. 3 5 2 Note: The hi-lift blades are used with the recycling baffles (see page 15). Removing the Grass Baffles 1. Remove the grass baffle inside the front lip of the mower (Fig. 32). Note: Install hardware to fill the holes in the mower.
2. Place the springs into the brackets on the mower with the hooked ends over the raised back (Fig. 34). 1 3. Align the discharge chute with the holes in the brackets and the spring straight ends in the space under the hinge and above the chute (Fig. 34). 4. Secure the chute to the bracket with bolts through the discharge chute, springs, and brackets. Secure with locknuts (Fig. 34). 2 5. Lift the discharge chute and check that it is spring loaded and pivots freely to the full down position.
3. Remove and separate the discharge tube and blower from the bagger top and mower. Using a stick or similar object, carefully remove and clear the obstruction from the mower, discharge tube, blower, and the bagger top. 1 2 4. After you remove the obstruction, install the complete bagger system and resume operation. Operating and Bagging Tips 1381 Size Figure 36 1. Full bag tester handle Remember that the tractor is longer and wider with this attachment installed.
Bagging Wet Grass the liner out the grass bag or turn the bag upside down while holding the handle on the bottom of the grass bag, allowing the liner to slide out. Always try to cut grass when it is dry because your lawn will have a neat appearance. If you must cut wet grass, use the conventional side discharge feature of the mower. Several hours later, when the clippings are dry, install the complete bagger attachment and vacuum up the grass clippings.
Caring for the Grass Bags Washing the grass bags is not recommended. To prevent rapid deterioration of the bag material, store the bags where they will dry completely after each use. Cleaning the Bagger Attachment 1. After each use, remove and wash the inside and outside of the bagger top, discharge tube, blower, and the underside of the mower, using water sprayed from a garden hose. Use a mild automotive detergent to remove stubborn dirt. 2. Make sure you remove matted grass from all parts. 3.
