Assembly - WEEDEATER Z400 Manuel D'instructions

Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new Collection
System.
Tools Required
• Ratchet with 3/8" drive, 6" extension
• 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 3/4", 15/16" & 1-1/8" sockets
• 3/8", 1/2", 9/16", 3/4" Wrenches
(ratcheting combination wrenches can ease installation).
• Wrench 5/16" (2)
• 20 - 203 Nm (15-150 ft-lb.) Torque Wrench
• Drill with 5/16 & 7/16" bit
• Pliers
NOTE: When right-hand (RH) and left-hand (LH) are
mentioned in this manual, it means when you are seated on
the mower in the operator's position.
Container Contents
• Upper chute
• Lower chute
• Bag containers
• Collector mount
LEVELING MOWER DECK
Be sure deck is properly leveled for best mower performance.
See the mower's Operator Manual for instructions.
CAUTION! Use only a replacement blade approved
by the manufacturer of your mower. Using a blade not
approved by the manufacturer of your mower is hazardous,
could damage your mower and void your warranty.
INSTALLING HITCH MOUNT
WARNING! Use extreme caution when towing. Never
allow children or others in or on the towed equipment.
Make wide turns to avoid jack-knifi ng. Travel slowly and
allow extra distance to stop.
Do not tow on sloped ground. The weight of the towed
equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control.
Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight limits
for towed equipment. Do not tow near ditches, canals, and
other hazards.
1. Using 3/8" wrench, remove guarding if present on the back
of the unit. Remove the two 5/16"-18 x 4" hex head bolts
and hardware using and 1/2" wrench and a 1/2" socket
with and 6" extension from the rear engine guard.
NOTE: Use caution to prevent skid plate from falling when
removing hardware from engine guard that is also used to hold
skid plate in place.

ASSEMBLY

• Cover Assembly
• Bags of Hardware
• Weight Mounting Brackets
• Weights
2. Using supplied 5/16"-18 x 4.5" hex head bolts and
hardware install hitch plate bracket (A) and hardware
loose before sliding skid plate between the hitch plate and
the face of the fl ange nuts.
(Fig. 2)
3. Tighten all hardware and reinstall guarding if removed.
INSTALLING BAGGER MOUNT
1. Find the mount tube (A), lower mount hitch (C) and upper
mount (B) from the kit. Place the 1/2"-13 x 1" hex head
fl ange bolt through the lower hitch mount bracket (C).
(Fig. 3)
2. Attach the upper and lower mounts to the mount tube with
four 5/16"-16 x 2" carriage bolts and nuts with 1/2" wrench.
Be sure the elbowed arm of the tube is on the right side
with the brakets installed to the front of the unit.
(Fig. 4)
3. Place the bagger tube assembly on the hitch plate
attached to the unit and loosely install the 1/2" Nut to
the 1/2"-13 x 1" hex bolt that is positioned through the
lower hitch mount bracket (C) with a 3/4" wrench and 3/4"
socket.
(Fig. 5)
Models with Rear Guard (F)
4. It may be necessary to drill holes into the rear guard to
accept the hardware for the support bracket and spacer
plate. Using the lower three holes of the Upper Mount
Bracket (B ) as a template with the bagger mount tube
level, drill three 5/16" holes in the rear guard if holes are
not present, then proceed with the Models with Rear
Guard (D) directions below.
Models with Rear Guard (D)
4. Attach the tube assembly to the machine at the upper
mount (B) and spacer plate (G) between the rear guard
and upper mount bracket (B) with three 5/16" -18 x 1 1/4"
hex head fl ange bolts.
(Fig. 6)
Models with Rear Guard (E)
4. Attach the tube assembly to the machine at the upper
mount (B) and three spacers tubes (H) between the Rear
Guard with spacer plate (G) on the inside of the Rear
Guard with three 5/16" -18 x 1 1/2" hex head fl ange bolts
and nuts.
(Fig. 7)
Installing Bagger Straps
5. Install the mount straps (I/J), bends to the inside, on the
outside of the mount tube using 5/16"-18 x 2" carriage
bolts and nuts using a 1/2 socket.
6. Attach the front end of the mount straps to the fuel tank
brackets with 5/16"-18 x 1" carriage bolts and nuts.
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