Using a material collection system or bagger can help you collect clippings and ensure your
lawn stays clean all season long! Today we'll show you how to install a material
collection system on your Ztrak mower. Remember, before starting any install or
removal of attachments be sure to recognize safety info, understand safety signal words,
and be familiar with your operator’s manual.
The first step is to park the machine safely on flat ground,
engine off, parking brake set, spark plug wires and battery cable disconnected, and key removed.
Next, we'll install the rear attachment bar and the front weights.
Loosen the carriage bolts and locknuts on the hitch (if equipped).
If installing the bumper and the hopper at the same time,
start by installing the hopper receiver bracket.
Insert the bolts into the bumper and secure the locknuts. Tighten to spec.
Position the bumper at the back of the machine and slide it onto the support tabs.
If equipped, install the hitch back onto the rear of the machine using the retained bolts.
After it's behind the bar, match up the holes and secure with bolts and locknuts.
Ballast helps to counterbalance the total weight of the bagger.
Add ballast when the bagger is installed and remove when not bagging.
Install the weight bracket by removing the foot platform and installing the bracket to the machine
using five bolts and locknuts. Tighten to spec and replace the foot platform.
Next, we'll install the hopper and shield. Start by removing the pre-assembled hardware from
the hopper frame support. Insert in the gusset rod through the flat washer and hole in the H frame.
Secure it with the washer.
Next add the bagger flap to the rear using the bolt and nut as shown.
Align the support tubes and set the hopper onto the H frame. Secure the shield with
two bolts and locknuts.
Then reinstall the rod into the hole on the frame support and tighten.
Next, we're going to install the ballast. Pull out the spring locking pin and rotate to release.
Install the weights on the bracket and pull the spring locking pin to lock into place like this.
Lift the assembled bagger and align it on the mounting post. Lower to align with the holes
and secure by inserting the pin into the hole and lock with the spring locking pin.
To secure to the bracket, tighten the hand knob
Install the chute and align the holes. Install bolts, with the bolt on the inside
and the locknut on the outside. Tighten the locknuts until the chute is snug
Next, we'll position the bags and insert the clip into the grove on the frame to secure the bags
Lastly, we'll install the powerflow chute. Insert the round end of the chute into the
upper chute and guide it over the opening on the powerflow. Secure with the strap and hook.
Before getting started make sure to close and latch the hopper lid.
And just like that you're good to go! To purchase parts, visit your local John
Deere dealer or visit PartsCatalog.Deere.com. Thank you for choosing John Deere!