Husqvarna HCS9, HCS13 Operator's Manual

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MANUAL NO. 539111288 REV 01 (03/31/05)

Collection System

Models:
111280 / HCS9
111281 / HCS13
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  • Page 1: Collection System

    Operators Manual Parts Manual Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine. MANUAL NO. 539111288 REV 01 (03/31/05) Collection System Models: 111280 / HCS9 111281 / HCS13...
  • Page 2 ©2005 Husqvarna. All Rights Reserved. Beatrice, NE. Printed in U.S.A.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    General Information ... 5 Safety Procedures ... 5 Unpacking Instructions ... 7 Assembly Instructions ... 7 Collection System ... 7 Blower/Drive Kit ... 11 Operating the Collection System ... 14 Maintenance and Service Instructions Transport ... 15 Cleaning and Washing ... 15 Storage ...
  • Page 4: Features And Controls

    FEATURES & CONTROLS HOOD INLET LATCH SUPPORT LINKAGE SUPPORT BRACKET HITCH HITCH BRACKET REAR GUARD WEIGHT BAR DRIVE KIT HOSE CAST WEIGHT BLOWER ASSEMBLY NOTE: Your Front Weight Bar may look different from those shown in this diagram.
  • Page 5: General Information

    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. The following safety symbols are used throughout...
  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    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.
  • Page 7: Unpacking Instructions

    Cut and two plastic ties that secure the weight bar to the pallet. Remove the weight bar. 10. Cut the two plastic ties that secure the blower assembly to the pallet. Remove the blower assembly. 11. Remove the 1 x 4 that secures the cast weights to the pallet. Remove the weights.
  • Page 8 Remove the (10) 5/16 carriage bolts that secure the standard rear guard to the straps and skid plates. Remove the standard rear guard. Replace with the collection rear guard, and secure with the carriage bolts that were just removed. Figure 2. Place the hitch assembly on the ground behind the mower.
  • Page 9 Place the hood assembly on to the hitch assembly. Place both hood hinges between the upper hitch mounts on the hitch assembly. Be sure that the rubber seal is on the inside of the hood. Place the (2) friction washers between the hood hinge and the upper hitch mount.
  • Page 10 With the hood open, secure the (3) bags in place. The back of the bags will hook over the mounting tabs on the hitch assembly. Figure 5. Close the hood, and latch the draw latch over the draw latch keeper on the hitch assembly. Figure 5.
  • Page 11: Blower/Drive Kit

    108951, 7/16 x 2 1/2 bolt and install in the spindle. Torque to 45 ft/ lbs. Place the blower assembly on it’s top. Using the 5/32" allen wrench, remove the 111229, 1/4 x 5/8 screw on the pulley shield.
  • Page 12 52" and 61" decks. Drill the two small holes indicated with the 11/32" drill bit. The blower housing will fit 42" and 48" units with no modifications. Figure 2. 14. Remove the (4) 1/4 x 3/4 carriage bolts from the deck plate, and the (4) 3/8"...
  • Page 13 Remove the discharge chute from the deck. Place the deck plate pin in the tube on the back edge of the deck. Rotate the blower around and into place. Figure 3. Install the pin thru the tabs on both the deck and the blower.
  • Page 14: Operating The Collection System

    Operating the Collection System NEVER USE THE COLLECTION SYSTEM WITHOUT THE BLOWER ASSEMBLY AND HOSES SECURELY ATTACHED. Make sure hoses are connected at both ends. Inspect hoses prior to each use. Do not use the unit on slopes greater than 10 degrees.
  • Page 15: Transport

    SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Transport WARNING The collection system bags must be com- pletely empty or removed while driving for- ward onto a trailer. If the mower must be loaded onto a trailer while there is still de- bris in the container, the mower must be backed up onto the trailer to avoid tipping.
  • Page 16: Caring For Vacuum Hoses

    SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Caring For Hoses 1. Inspect hoses before each use. If hoses have excessive wear, tears, or punctures, replace immediately. 2. To prolong the life of the hose, periodically ro- tate hose and turn hose end to end. Refer to Preventative Maintenance Schedule in this manual.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Guide

    Turn engine off and remove the spark plug wire. PROBLEM Loss of Vacuum. 1. Blower, hose or hood inlet clogged. 2. Bags full. 3. Fan blades bent or broken. 4. Poly mesh plugged. Unusual vibration 1.
  • Page 18 SPINDLE DRIVE ASSEMBLY NOTE: Your Front Weight Bar may look different from those shown in this diagram.
  • Page 19 PARTS ILLUSTRATIONS...
  • Page 20: Hood Assembly

    HOOD ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 21 HOOD ASSEMBLY ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 ... 539111172 ... 1 ... HOOD 2 ... 539111174 ... 1 ... HOOD SUPPORT 3 ... 539111175 ... 2 ... SUPPORT, DRAW LATCH 4 ... 539111177 ... 2 ... HOOD HINGE 5 ... 539111181 ... 2 ... MOUNT PLATE 6 ...
  • Page 22: Hitch Assembly

    HITCH ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 23 HITCH ASSEMBLY ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 ... 539111155 ... 1 ... HITCH 2 ... 539111190 ... 1 ... LATCH 3 ... 539977250 ... 2 ... SPRING 4 ... 539111157 ... 1 ... MOUNT Z BRACE 5 ... 539111167 ... 1 ... SEAL, RUBBER 6 ...
  • Page 24: Blower Assembly

    BLOWER ASSEMBLY LOCKING COLLAR THIS SIDE UP THIS SIDE DOWN HUB DOWN...
  • Page 25 22 ... 539111228 ... 1 ... PULLEY SHIELD 23 ... 539110813 ... 1 ... RETAINER, 1/4C, “U” TYPE 24 ... 539111220 ... 1 ... BLOWER HOUSING 25 ... 539111265 ... 1 ... KEEPER, IDLER 26 ... 539990074 ... 6 ... RHSNB, 1/4-20 X 3/4, GR2 27 ...
  • Page 26: Weight Kit (Model Hcs13)

    WEIGHT KIT ITEM PART NO. 1 ... 539020255 ... 1 ... WEIGHT BAR, FRONT 2 ... 539111313 ... 1 ... HOLD DOWN, WEIGHT BAR 3 ... 539102049 ... 2 ... CLEVIS PIN 4 ... 539108096 ... 2 ... SPRING RETAINER 5 ...
  • Page 27: Weight Kit (Model Hcs9)

    WEIGHT KIT MODEL HCS9 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 ... 539111313 ... 1 ... HOLD DOWN, WEIGHT BAR 2 ... 539102049 ... 2 ... CLEVIS PIN 3 ... 539108096 ... 2 ... SPRING RETAINER 4 ... 539111337 ... 1 ... WEIGHT BAR 5 ...
  • Page 28: Mounting Kit (Model Hcs13)

    MOUNTING KIT MODEL HCS13 REF.
  • Page 29: Mounting Kit

    MOUNTING KIT MODEL HCS13 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 ... 539111322 ... 1 ... HITCH BRACKET, RIGHT, W/DECAL ... 539111199 ... 1 ... HITCH BRACKET, LEFT (NOT SHOWN) 2 ... 539111197 ... 1 ... REAR GUARD 3 ... 539111215 ... 2 ... SUPPORT BRACKET 4 ...
  • Page 30: Mounting Kit (Model Hcs9)

    MOUNTING KIT MODEL HCS9 REF.
  • Page 31 MOUNTING KIT MODEL HCS9 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 ... 539111294 ... 1 ... HITCH BRACKET W/DECALS, RIGHT ... 539111203 ... 1 ... HITCH BRACKET, LEFT (NOT SHOWN) 2 ... 539111195 ... 1 ... REAR GUARD 3 ... 539111215 ... 2 ... SUPPORT BRACKET 4 ...
  • Page 32: Bag Assembly

    BAG ASSEMBLY ITEM PART NO. 1 ... 539110063 ... 1 ... HANGER, BAG 2 ... 539111166 ... 1 ... TUBE, BAG FRAME 3 ... 539111168 ... 1 ... BAG, LARGE, MODEL HCS13 ... 539111300 ... 1 ... BAG, SMALL, MODEL HCS9 4 ...
  • Page 33: Drive Kit (42" Deck)

    4 ... 539105744 ... 1 ... DECAL, DANGER BELT DRIVES 5 ... 539111270 ... 1 ... PIN 6 ... 539111236 ... 1 ... BLOWER DECK PLATE, 42/48 7 ... 539111255 ... 1 ... PULLEY, STACKED DOUBLE, 42/48 8 ... 539111271 ... 1 ... BELT SHIELD W/DECALS & LATCH, 42”...
  • Page 34: Drive Kit (48" Deck)

    4 ... 539105744 ... 1 ... DECAL, DANGER BELT DRIVES 5 ... 539111270 ... 1 ... PIN 6 ... 539111236 ... 1 ... BLOWER DECK PLATE, 42/48 7 ... 539111255 ... 1 ... PULLEY, STACKED DOUBLE, 42/48 8 ... 539111272 ... 1 ... BELT SHIELD W/DECALS & LATCH, 48”...
  • Page 35: Drive Kit (52" Deck)

    4 ... 539105744 ... 1 ... DECAL, DANGER BELT DRIVES 5 ... 539111270 ... 1 ... PIN 6 ... 539111264 ... 1 ... BLOWER DECK PLATE, 52 7 ... 539111256 ... 1 ... PULLEY, STACKED DOUBLE, 52 8 ... 539111273 ... 1 ... BELT SHIELD W/DECALS & LATCH, 52 9 ...
  • Page 36: Drive Kit (61" Deck)

    4 ... 539105744 ... 1 ... DECAL, DANGER BELT DRIVES 5 ... 539111270 ... 1 ... PIN 6 ... 539111240 ... 1 ... BLOWER DECK PLATE, 61 7 ... 539111257 ... 1 ... PULLEY, STACKED DOUBLE, 61 8 ... 539111274 ... 1 ... BELT SHIELD W/DECALS & LATCH, 61 9 ...

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