DUMP N` GO MODEL PV 212 SIMPLICITY
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1. thru a 3 8 washer and the hole shown in the Dump Lever Assembly e Place another washer over the end of the Hinge Rod coming thru the hole Fasten the Hinge Rod in place with a Cotter Pin e Repeat the above instructions for the opposite side of the Dump Lever Assembly 12 9 3 8 x 22 hex head bolt x2 1 for each side of door assembly 3 8 washers x4 1 for each side of door assembly Rod End x2 1 for each side of door assembly 3 8 nylock nut x2 1 for each side of door assembly Screw rod end onto the straight end of the hinge rod Does not necessarily need to be tight Adjustments may be required Insert a 3 8 bolt thru a 3 8 washer from inside the catcher door Place a washer and rod end on the outside of the door over the hole and insert the bolt thru the holes Fasten with a 3 8 nylock nut Repeat the instructions above for the opposite side of the catcher door NOTE Extra washers are provided to space the rod ends further from the door if necessary Rod ends may need adjustment by either screwing or unscrewing to change the overall length of the rod This is required for good closure of the catcher door and to ensure a proper seal Dump lever handle may need to be bent out slightly to clear mower fender when operating the dump lever 13 STEP 10 e Attach the intake chute from the mower deck into the intake seal on the Hood of the Catcher If provided intake hose is diffic2. 2 HEX HEAD BOLT 4 3 BOLT HH 38 1 3 8 x 1 HEX HEAD BOLT 18 4 BOLT HH 14 114 1 4 x 1 HEX HEAD BOLT 1 5 BOLT PT 14 212 1 4 x 1 4 PHILLIPS TRUSS HEAD BOLT 4 6 U bolt 38 2 Round 3 8 x 2 ROUND U BOLT 4 7 FLANGE NUT 38 3 8 SERRATED FLANGE NUT 16 8 NUT NYL 38 3 8 NYLOCK NUT 8 9 NUT NYL 14 1 4 NYLOCK NUT 5 10 WASHER 38 3 8 WASHER 20 11 233 BRIDGE PIN 0 930 x 1 1 8 ZINC 1 12 COTP 125 1 COTTER PIN 1 8 x 1 ZINC 2 13 BNTP 375 725 BENT PIN 3 8 x 7 4 EFF HOLE ZINC 1 ASSEMBLY STEP 1 13 UN RM A USE THESE HOLE y BD USE THESE HOLES USE THESE HOLES Pictured on left Rear section of Simplicity Champion Mower Pictured on right Champion Rear Plate with holes to be used for mounting iss A Champion Rear Plate 1 3 8 x 2 round U bolts x4 2 3 8 serrated flange nuts x8 The top rung and bottom rung will be used in mounting the Champion Rear Plate Place the Rear Plate against the rungs on the back of the mower Place the U bolts around the rungs and through the holes of the Rear Plate Fasten the U bolts with 3 8 serrated flange nuts STEP 2 A B 1 2 3 4 5 Catcher Hinge Assembly 212 Hinge Bracket 3 8 x 2 hex head bolt x4 3 8 washer x4 3 8 nylock nut x4 3 8 x 1 hex head bolt x2 3 8 serrated flange nut x2 Position the slotted holes of the Catcher Hinge Assembly to the holes on the PV212 Catcher Body s
3. 8722 E Research Center Rd rote ro Pup DUMP N GO Fax 763 535 4633 MODEL PY 212 SIMPLICITY PV 212 shown on Simplicity Champion Fits models Champion SAFETY Congratulations on purchase of your Protero PV 212 Dump N Go grass catcher You will stay on your tractor seat and enjoy a beautiful lawn for a long time to come Please read and be familiar with the operator s manuals that came with your mower and grass catcher These manuals provide information for the safest and most effective use of your equipment If you do not have operator s manuals for your mower and for your collection system please contact your dealer to obtain them The Dump N Go catcher simply replaces the bag type catcher in your collection system so all safety guidelines in your operator s manual for the collection system apply to your Dump N Go as well Do not operate nor allow others to operate your Dump N Go catcher without thorough review and training of these important safety guidelines For your convenience here are some basic safety guidelines that your operator s manuals will cover Before you operate your material collection system Understand the machine safety labels and pay attention to the symbols for DANGER WARNING and CAUTION WARNING Objects may be thrown from mower Do not open catcher while blades are turning Shut off engine if getting off mower to inspect catcher Operate mower with complete bagging attachment in place If necess
4. ary use proper front counterweight Remove counterweight when the material collection system is removed Hopper extends beyond vehicle Be aware of surrounding objects when making short turns Do not operate material collection system unless entire grass catcher is fastened in place with the hopper cover securely latched Do not let anyone ride on the mower or material collection system Riders are subject to injury such as being struck by foreign objects or being thrown off Riders may obstruct the operator s view and cause a collision Before you inspect catcher or unplug chute Stop mower Disengage mower PTO Stop engine Before you back up Stop machine Look behind hopper for children or pets Operate safely on slopes Dump catcher when half full Do not operate on steep slopes Before you turn slow down Avoid holes rocks and roots Mow up and down not across slopes Do not park mower with material collection system on slopes Parking Safely Stop machine on a level surface not a slope Disengage PTO Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate for the job Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating the machine Wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing Do not wear radio or music headphones Safe service and operation requires your full attention Practice Safe Maintenance Understand service procedures before
5. doing work Keep area clean and dry Never service or adjust any part of the collection system while the mower is moving Keep safety devices in place and in working condition Keep hardware tight Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed Fix damage immediately Replace worn or broken parts Remove any buildup of debris Unauthorized modifications to the collection system may impair its function and safety Do not tamper with its original design INCLUDED PARTS AND HARDWARE TOOLS NEEDED Phillips head screwdriver Two 7 16 wrenches 7 16 socket and ratchet suggested Two 9 16 wrenches 9 16 sockets and ratchets suggested 15 16 wrench 15 16 sockets and ratchets suggested Pliers PARTS gi ITEM PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 1 212110 212 HOOD ASSEMBLY 1 2 212118 212 HINGE BRACKET 1 3 212140 CATCHER HINGE ASSEMBLY 1 4 212150 PV 212 CATCHER BODY ASSEMBLY 1 5 212155 DUMP LEVER ASSEMBLY 1 6 212156 DUMP LEVER HANDLE 1 7 212160 DOOR ASSEMBLY 1 8 212171 HINGE ROD RIGHT 1 9 212172 HINGE LEFT 1 10 212175 3 8 BALL JOINT END 2 11 212349 CHAMPION REAR PLATE 1 12 212424 STRAIGHT CHANNEL MOUNT 1 HARDWARE INCLUDED Q 2 o B 9 Ec v 2 ITEM PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 1 38 212 3 8 x 2 HEX HEAD BOLT 2 2 BOLT HH 38 2 3 8 x
6. ides Insert the 3 8 x 2 bolts through the Catcher Hinge Assembly and Catcher Body Place 3 8 washers on the bolts from inside of the Catcher Body Fasten bolts with 3 8 nylock nuts Slide the 212 Hinge Bracket behind the plate attached to the frame of the Catcher body Use the 3 set of holes from the left and insert the 3 8 x 1 bolts through the holes Reach behind the plate and Hinge Bracket and thread the 3 8 serrated flange nuts to the bolts and tighten A Dump Lever Assembly B Dump Lever Handle 1 1 4 x 1 4 hex head bolt 2 1 4 nylock nut Insert the Dump Lever Handle into the Dump Lever Assembly There are 3 holes for spacing the handle to clear the fender of the mower correctly spacing the handle may wait until the Catcher is fully mounted to mower Insert bolt through holes of the Dump Lever Assembly and Handle Fasten bolt with nut STEP 4 A 212 Channel Mount 1 1 4 x 2 V phillips truss head bolt x4 2 1 4 nylock nuts x4 3 3 8 x 1 hex head bolt x4 4 3 8 serrated flange nuts x4 e Position the Dump Lever Assembly to the frame of the Catcher Body lining up the holes e From the inside of the Catcher insert the Phillips trust head bolts through the holes and fasten with 1 4 nuts Place the Channel Mount against the plate attached to the Catcher frame Align the left holes of the Channel mount to the 6 set from the left of holes on the
7. plate Insert 3 8 bolts through the Channel Mount and plate Reach behind the plate and thread 3 8 serrated flange nuts to the bolts and tighten the bolts 5 Catcher Body removed from view Lift up the current Catcher Body assembly and insert the Channel Mount into the Champion Rear Plate Channel Mount opening should face inwards toward mower STEP 6 1 3 8 x 1 hex head bolt x2 2 Hinges on Door Assembly amp Catcher hinge assembly 3 3 8 nylock nut x2 Line up the hinges on Door Assembly with the hinges on the Catcher Hinge Assembly Keep the hinges on the Door Assembly to the right of the hinges on the Catcher Hinge Assembly Through each set of hinges insert 3 8 bolts Fasten the bolts with 3 8 nuts 10 STEP 7 1 2 3 Hood hinges go in between the Catcher Supports 3 8 x 7 4 bent pin Bridge pin 233 e Position the Hood Assembly on top of the Catcher Body e Insert the 7 4 long bent pin thru the top holes of the Top Catcher Supports and thru the holes of the Hood hinges e Secure pin with Bridge pin 233 11 STEP 8 1 Hinge Rod Right Hinge Rod Left not shown in close up view 2 3 8 washers x4 2 for each side of the Dump Lever Assembly 3 1 8 Cotter Pin 1 long x2 1 for each side of the Dump Lever Assembly e Ontheleft side of the Dump Lever Assembly relative to picture above insert Hinge Rod Right
8. ult to install onto blower use soapy water to help lubricate the hose for easier installation LIMITED WARRANTY We warrant each new Dump N Go catcher to be free from manufacturing defects in normal service for a period of 12 months from the purchase date Our obligation under this warranty is expressly limited at our option to the replacement or repair at PROTERO Inc New Hope MN or at a service facility designated by us of such part or parts as inspected shall disclose to have been defective This warranty does not apply to defects caused by improper installation damage or unreasonable use including failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance warranty claims must be pre approved We shall not be liable for any claims or fees not pre approved Replacement parts will be sent no charge via UPS Ground Expedited shipping services are available for an additional fee This warranty is void should the product be repaired or modified in any way not authorized by PROTERO Inc 14
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