Countax Garden Tractor - Manual (Page 14)

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C Series Garden Tractor - Powered Grass Collector
CONNECTING PGC TO TRACTOR - Fig 28
To connect the Powered Grass Collector (PGC) to your
C Series tractor, ensure that both are on an even surface
with the Locking Levers on the Collector facing the Lift
Arms on the tractor. Move the Collector manually to the
tractor, lower the lift arms using the Lever (fig 30) or switch
on dashboard (fig 1). Then lift/tip the seat forward and lift
the PTO flap to expose the PTO pulley.
At the end of each Lift Arm, you will find a Locating Lug.
Slide the channels on either side of the Powered Collector
over the Lugs, but do not engage the Locating Lever yet.
Ensure that the Rubber Flap at the opening of the PGC is
located on the top of the Transmission Grass Deflector.
INSTALLING THE DRIVE BELT - Fig 29
Place the Drive Belt over the PTO pulley (beneath Tractor
Seat). Standing adjacent to the Tractor, extend the belt with
both hands parallel to the ground. Now twist the belt to
form a figure ‘8’ - the right hand up and the left hand down.
In this position place the other end of the belt over the
Powered Collector Pulley. Be sure that this is installed the
right way round, otherwise the brush will work in reverse
and collection will be poor. Lock the Locating Lever over
the Lift Arm Lugs. Rotate the Locking Clips over the Lift
Arm Lugs. To disconnect, reverse this procedure.
FITTING THE NET - Fig 27
Fit the Net as shown in fig 27 with the net rod (A) in position
‘X’. To remove the net, release the net rod (A) and secure
in the removal position ‘Y’.
PTO DRIVE BELT TENSION - Fig 29
Engaging the Locating Lever tensions the belt which
should not be run too tight - to check the tension there
should be a 19mm deflection with light finger pressure
(2kgs) at a midway point between PTO pulley and
Sweeper Pulley. It is important after attaching the Sweeper
to the Tractor to check the Belt Tension and adjust if
necessary. This must be done before the Sweeper is put
into operation and with the Sweeper on the ground. With
light finger pressure (2kgs, 4-5lbs), there should be a total
deflection of 19mm (3/4”) at a midway point between PTO
Pulley and the Sweeper Pulley. If a Spring Balance is
available, a pressure of 2kgs (4-5lbs) is required for a
deflection of 19mm (3/4”). If the Belt Tension is incorrect, it
can be adjusted by movement of the Sweeper Locking
Levers or the threaded rod. Ensure the lock nuts are
suitably tightened after adjustment. Do not over-tighten the
lock nuts, as levers need to pivot.
Always be sure to keep the PTO lever in the disengaged
position and the Sweeper Lowering Lever in the transport
position when not collecting grass clippings.
LOWERING THE COLLECTOR - Fig 30
Using the Lever (fig 30) or the Aux Lift switch (HE tractors
only) situated on the Console (page 3) lift or lower the
Powered Grass Collector.
Net Fitting
Locating Lever
Locking Clips Locating Lug
Lift Arm
19mm Deflection
@2Kgs Push or Pull
PGC Raising/Lowering Arm
Transport Position
Lowered Position
Tractor PTO
Fig 27
Fig 28
Fig 29
Fig 30
Position Y
Position X
A
PGC Drive Pulley
To Slacken To Tighten