BX grass catcher boot question

[tshep]

I have the same set-up, works fine, just doesn't match the book.
1. I believe mine will align the thumbscrew into the orange chute hole.
2. Looks almost useful, as hole in metal and hole in plastic align - but why?
3. I keep a rag there now...
It all looks wrong, works fine!
I think some of the extra details will allow it all to work without the orange metal chute - but I didn't want to take it all apart.

 

[bellweather]

Pretty confusing...I'll look into it further over the weekend. Hope I can avoid buying a new boot. Thanks for the info...

 

[bellweather]

I discovered that the boot bracket was assembled incorrectly. It now resides between the two tabs coming off the portion of the bracket that is fixed to the plastic boot. Before, one ear was inside and the other on the outside. Anyway the thumbscrew holes now line up, so I am able to use the thumbscrew to secure the assembly in place. However the deflector still rests on the shoot. I guess it's as good as its going to get at this point.

Thanks for the replies...

 

[tshep]

Hey, bell or anyone else....
In this cold, I've been researching this gear.
I have the same thing, and they're a ZD3050 set.
Anyone know the history?
My Catcher book also shows another system - a rear pin and front rubber band system.
Anyway, we have a 'top hinged' system.
I am convinced....
The thumbscrew should go from the driver's side through the deflector into the boot bracket.
Also convinced, the odd bit should bolt to the boot - it lines up with the hole.
Next warmish day, I'll fit again.
If the deflector stills wants to run on that $200 hose, it's gonna' get bent!
I see NO mention or acknowledgment of the existing M10X25 that's shown in the deck/deflector/or however it goes.
Does anyone have the old ZD3050 assembly sheet?
There's 1 side of 1 on ebay, but the rest...
Also, there's also supposed to be a bar - looks 2 x 16 or so - added to the rear of the deck.
I guess mine's still on the original Catcher owners's deck!

THX, anyone?

 

[tshep]

Well - me again!
Had that warm day...

Turns out the flat bar goes in the front - exactly where grass escapes!
Odd bit does bolt to and support the plastic - without it closing becomes a 2 step process, not a bit cleaner than when attached.
With it - I can raise deflector (and boot) with my foot, release it and it goes right back to attached!

I did cut about 3 inches off deflector end, from resting on hose. Looked at various bends, etc and that last 3 inches was cleanest when just gone.

Pics to follow...

 

[tshep]