Brinly PolyVAC System LVS-33 BH User manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
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Important: This manual contains information for the safety of
persons and property. Read it carefully before assembly and
operation of the equipment!
Congratulations on your purchase! Your Lawn-Vac will require significant assembly time. Depending
on your skills; you should plan on 4 to 8 hours for assembly. Please call us at 877-728-8224 if you have
questions regarding the assembly or operation of your Lawn-Vac.
Note:Warranty registration required! Please make sure you send in the warranty card with required
information and record the serial numbers below.
Serial Number:
Engine Number:
MODEL:
LVS-33 BH
LVS-33 BHK
Assembly
Installation
Operation
Repair Parts
For use with
Lawn/Garden Tractors
LVS-33BH PolyVAC System fits the following
mower deck sizes of current tractor models:
PolyVAC SystemTM
• John Deere 42'', 48'' & 54'' • MTD 38'', 42'' & 46''
• Murray 40'', 42'' & 46'' • Troy-Bilt 42'', 42''
• Craftsman 42'', 46",48'' & 50'' • Bolens 38'' & 42''
• Cub Cadet 38'', 42'' 44''50" • Stanley 42'' & 46''
• Husqvarna 46'', 48" &54"
• John Deere ''X'' Series - 42'', 48'' , 54'' & 62''
NOT recommended for zero turn Radius (ZTR) mowers.

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
!
This symbol will help to point out important
safety precautions throughout this manual. It
means - ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT! Your safety is involved.
CONGRATULATIONS on your new Brinly-Hardy Lawn Vac
System! Your Lawn Vac has been designed, engineered
and manufactured to give you the best possible
dependablility and performance.
Should you experience any problem you can not easily
remedy, please do not hesitate to contact our knowledgable
customer service department toll-free at 1-877-728-8224.
Please read and retain this manual. Familiarize yourself
with the entire manual before begining and verify that all
hardware is present. And please, always observe the
"Safety Rules". Read and Observe the "Safety Rules".
Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring-for and
using your Brinly-Hardy Lawn Vac System.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES...................................2
SAFETY............................................................................2
HARDWARE.....................................................................3-4
PARTS LIST............... ......................................................4-10
ASSEMBLY ......................................................................11-23
TRACTOR PREPARATION..............................................24-26
OPERATION & USE.........................................................27
CONVERSION TO GARDEN CART.................................28
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE..........................................29
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE........................................30
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Know controls and how to stop quickly, READ THE
TRACTOR OWNER'S MANUAL.
Do not allow children to operate the vehicle, do not allow
adults to operate without proper instruction or without having
read the owner's manual.
Do not carry passengers. Keep children and pets a safe
distance away.
Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor/attachment and
area being covered. Do not let other interests distract you.
Do not drive close to creeks, ditches and public highways.
Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
Keep the vehicle and attachment in good operating condition
and keep safety devices in place.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
The vehicle and attachment should be stopped and
inspected for damage after striking a foreign object. The
damage should be repaired before restarting and operating
the equipment.
See tractor equipment owner's manual for safe operation of
the equipment.
STOP ENGINE when servicing, cleaning, or installing the
hose or chute.
NEVER operate the blower without chutes and hoses
securely in place.
NEVER operate the engine unless it is firmly attached to the
Lawn Vac chassis.
NEVER open canopy unless blower engine is stopped.
ALWAYS wear protective eyewear.
DO NOT STAND behind cart in the exhaust discharge area
when blower engine is running!
ALWAYS keep shields, guards, and hoses securely
attached.
NEVER attempt to clear a clog with the engine running.
BURNS can be caused by hot exhaust.
FIRES can be started by build-up of debris and dirt on the
engine and surrounding areas. Keep your unit clean.
NEVER fill the gas tank with the engine running. Allow time
for cooling before refueling.
Never operate the mower unless the grass deflector or the
deck adapter and hose provided with your Lawn Vac are in
place.
Do not carry passengers. Keep children and pets a safe
distance away.
Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fitting
clothing that can get caught in moving parts.
Do not exceed 4 mph. Not for highway use.
Stay off steep slopes and grades.
Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.
Do not load cart with more than 650 pounds.
Do not allow others near the equipment when operating
equipment.
Heavy loads will affect vehicle braking and stability. Consult
your tractor owner’s manual.
Due to the extended wheelbase of the Lawn Vac, turning will
require more area than normal conditions.

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY:
* 1/2” wrench (2),
* 5/16" Wrench
* 7/16" wrench (2)
* 9/16" wrench (2), * Marker
* 3/4" wrench (2)
* Pliers, * Scissors, * Pencils
* Flat Head Screwdriver
* Jig Saw or Key Hole Saw
* Drill, * 1/4", 11/32" Drill Bit
THE FOLLOWING TOOLS WILL SPEED ASSEMBLY:
* Rachet with 8" extention
* 5/16" ; 7/16" ; 1/2" ; 9/16" Sockets
TOOLS FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE:
* Torque wrench 0-45 Ft.-lbs.
* 1/8" Allen Wrench
* Tire Pressure Gauge
* 1/2" Socket with 8" extension
TURN TO PAGE 26 FOR REQUIRED BREAK IN AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
!
STOP
Your polyVAC system engine is
shipped without oil or gasoline.
DO NOT attempt to start your
PolyVAC engine without
servicing the engine for oil First.
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REF. LVS-33-BH QTY. LVS-33BHK QTY. DESCRIPTION
NO. PART NO. PART NO.
1. B-3034-10 1 B-3034-10 1 Clevis
2. B-4599-10 1 Axle Support
3. B-6667-10 1 B-6667-10 1 Lock Bracket
4. B-4261 1 Axle
5. B-4304T 2 Wheel
6. B-6603 1 Bed, Poly
7. B-6645-10 1 B-6645-10 1 Towbar, Rea
8. B-6659-10 1 B-6659-10 1 Towbar, Front
9. B-8026-10 2 B-8026-10 2 Support, Longitudinal
10. B-4377 1 B-4377 1 Cylinder, Gas
11. B-6668-10 1 B-6668-10 1 Handle, Bed Release
12. B-6577-10 1 B-6577-10 1 Bracket, Gas Spring
13. 20M1016P 11 20M1016P 3 Machine Screw, 5/16” x 1”
15. 2M1012P 4 2M1012P 4 Hex Bolt, 5/16” x 3/4”
16. 30M1000P 11 30M1000P 3 Hex Nut, 5/16”-18
17. B-4378 2 B-4378 2 Stud Ball
18. 40M1000P 11 40M1000P 3 Lock Washer, Med. 5/16”
19. 2M1064P 1 2M1064P 1 Hex Bolt, 5/16” x 4”
20. 45M1111P 15 45M1111P 7 Flat Washer, 5/16”
21. B-1675P 1 B-1675P 1 Lock Nut, 3/8”-16
22. B-3861 1 B-3861 1 Hitch Pin, 1/2” x 2-1/2”
23. B-4305 2 B-4305 2 Retainer Ring, 3/4” E-Type
24. B-1674P 7 B-1674P 7 Lock Nut, 5/16” 7
25. B-5606 4 B-5606 4 Machine Bushing, 3/4”
26. 2M1616P 1 2M1616P 1 Hex Bolt, 1/2“ x 1”
27. 2M1256P 1 2M1256P 1 Hex Bolt, 3/8” x 3-1/2”
28. B-1677P 1 B-1677P 1 Hex Nut, 1/2”
29. B-6300 1 B-6300 1 Latch Spring
31. D-146P 1 D-146P 1 Hairpin Cotter, 1/8”
32. B-6492-C 1 B-6492-C 1 Decal, Caution
60. B-7255-10 1 B-7255-10 1 Support Plate

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Canopy Parts List
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B-4785
2M0824P
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B-6792-10
B-4355
11M0824P
2M1024P
B-6456
B-4786
B-6492-A
B-6793-10
B-6796-10
B-6794-10
B-6798-10
B-6799
B-6800
B-6903-01
B-6492-B
B-4666
B-6921
45M1111P
B-1674P
2M1040P
45M0909P
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 2"
1/4" Nylon Lock Nut
1/4" x 1-1/2", Hex Head Bolt
Instructions
5/16", Hex Nut
Front Bracket
5/16" Whiz Lock Nut
Carriage Bolt, 1/4" x 1-1/2"
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-1/2"
5/16" x 1-1/2", Eye Bolt
Nylon Lock Nut, 5/16"
Warning Label
Side Bracket
Top Tube
End Tube
Handle
Rod, Threaded
Canopy
Clip, Canopy Retainer
Warning Label
Quick Link
Spacer, 1/8"
5/16", Flat Washer
5/16", Lock Nut
5/16" x 2-1/2", Hex Bolt
1/4”Flat Washer
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Engine Parts List
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2M1024P
30M0800P
45M0909P
45M1111P
B-4785
B-4786
B-6890-15
B-6367-10
B-7113
B-6469
1008391
B-6492-D
B-6478-10
1007295-10
B-7129
B-6697
B-6467
B-6492-G, E
B-6476-01
B-6457
10M0828P
B-7131-01
1/4" x 3/4", Carriage Bolt
1/4" x 1", Carriage Bolt
5/16" x 1-1/2", Hex Head Bolt
1/4" Hex Nut
1/4" Flat Washer
5/16" Flat Washer
1/4" Nylon Lock Nut
5/16" Nylon Lock Nut
Impeller Assembly
Blower Housing Plate
Engine
5/16" x 3/4" Hex Fl. Screw
Blower Housing Assembly
Warning Label
Upper Chute Bracket
Blower Band, Painted
3/8-24" x 1-1/4", Hex Fl. Screw
Spring Washer
Upper Chute
Warning Label
Hose Support Rod
Cable Assembly
1/4" x 1-3/4" Carriage Bolt
3/8” Thick-Washer
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B-6463
B-6465
B-6492-F
B-6464-10
B-6479
B-6480
B-6504
10M1040P
11M0816P
11M1016P
2M1016P
45M0909P
45M1111P
B-4355
B-4785
B-4786
R-618
45M2121P
DESCRIPTION
Mower Deck Housing
Hose
Warning Label
Mower Deck Bracket (Large)
Hose Clamp 8"
Bunji Cord 36"
Mower Deck Bracket (Small)
5/16" x 2-1/2", Carriage Bolt
1/4" x 1" Carriage Bolt
5/16" x 1", Carriage Bolt
5/16" x 1", Hex Bolt
1/4" Flat Washer
5/16" Flat Washer
5/16" Whiz Lock Nut
1/4" Nylon Lock Nut
5/16" Nylon Lock Nut
Special Washer
5/8" Flat Washer
QTY.
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Step 1.
Model BH Only
Hardware Bag A
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5/16" Flat Washer
Qty. 6
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5/16" Hex Nut
Qty. 6
5/16" x 1", Mach. Screw
Qty. 6
13 18
5/16" Lock Washer
Qty. 6
Assemble Longitudal Supports &
Partially Install Axle Support to Bed

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Step 2.
Model BHK Only
Remove Wheels and Axle
Remove Towbar Assembly
(No longer used)
Remove Lock Bracket
(No longer used)
Remove Axle Support Machine Screws from Bed
Step 3.
Model BHK Only
LOOSEN, BUT
DO NOT REMOVE!
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Step 4a.
Model BHK Only
Step 4b.
BH & BHK Models
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Install Longitudal Supports, Support
Plate & Gas Spring Bracket
Install Spring Bracket
Note: The LVS-33BHK does not use the
Lock Bracket and Towbar that originally
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Step 5.
Hardware B
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5/16" Flat Washer
Qty. 3
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5/16" x 1", Mach. Screw
Qty. 3
16
5/16" Hex Nut
Qty. 3
18
5/16" Lock Washer
Qty. 3
Lock Bracket (New)
A.) Assemble gas spring bracket
and new lock bracket.
B.) Using the gas spring bracket
as a guide, drill 11/32" hole.
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Assemble Support Plate, Gas Spring
Bracket and Lock Bracket to Bed

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Step 6.
Hardware Bag C
Assemble Towbar
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5/16" Flat Washer
Qty.
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24
5/16" Lock Nut
Qty. 5
26
1/2" x 1", Hex Bolt
Qty. 1
28
1/2" Hex Nut
Qty. 1
19
5/16" x 4" Hex Bolt
Qty. 1
29
Latch Spring
Qty. 1
3/8" Hex Lock Nut
Qty. 1
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3/8" x 3-1/2", Hex Bolt
Qty. 1
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5/16" x 1", Hex Bolt
Qty. 2
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Hitch Pin, 1/2" x 2-1/2"
Qty. 1
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Hairpin Cotter 1/8"
Qty. 1
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Step 7.
Hardware Bag D
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3/4" Retaining Ring
Qty. 2
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3/4" Mach. Bushing
Qty. 4
Install Towbar, Axles, & Wheels
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Step 8.
Hardware Bag D
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Stud Ball
Qty. 2
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Hex Lock Nut, 5/16"
Qty. 2
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Assemble Gas Spring

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Step 9.
Hardware Bag D
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5/16" x 1-1/2", Hex Bolt
Qty. 4
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5/16" Nylon Lock Nut
Qty. 4
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5/16" Flat Washer
Qty. 4
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ENGINE ORIENTATION
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1/4" x 1-3/4", Carriage Bolt
Qty. 3
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Flat Washer, 1/4"
Qty. 3
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1/4" Nylon Lock Nut
Qty. 3
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Step 10.
Hardware Bag E
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5/8" Flat Washer
Qty. 1
Install Engine
Assemble Chute
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1/4" Nylon Lock Nut
Qty. 4
Step 11.
Hardware Bag E
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1/4" x 1-1/2", Hex Bolt
Qty. 4
Step 12.
Hardware Bag D
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5/16" x 2", Hex Bolt
Qty. 2
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5/16" Lock Nut
Qty. 2
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Spacer, 1/8"
Qty. 2
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5/16" Flat Washer
Qty. 4
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5/16" Hex Nut
Qty. 2
Install Canopy Front Bracket
Install Canopy Side Brackets & Front End Tube
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1/4" Flat Washer
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Step 13.
Hardware Bag D
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5/16" Lock Nut
Qty. 4
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5/16" x 1-1/2", Hex Bolt
Qty. 2
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5/16" x 2-1/2", Hex Bolt
Qty. 2
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42
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1/4" Nylon Lock Nut
Qty. 4
Step 14.
Hardware Bag E 41
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1/4" x 1-1/2", Carriage Bolt
Qty. 4
Install Rear End Tube and Handle
Install Top Tubes
20.