Trying to figure out how to mount power vac, what am I missing?

[417-8mule 18]

Earlier this year I picked up an 86 417-8 with a 42" deck, plow, tiller, weights and chains. Live it so far, swapped out the fluids and it runs great and cuts fantastic. Recently I picked up a power vac bagging system but cannot figure out how to mount this thing to the deck, because I believe I am missing a bracket. 

 

I tried to find a parts manual, but have only found ones for newer style. I also have a bracket to mount the bagger, but doesn't seam to fit my machine. I can tell how the bagger would mount on the hitch bracket pin, but it needs a support. I can imagine making one easy enough, so for now more interested in the deck situation. 

 

If anyone has pictures of their set up, or an older manual that would be great. I've tried to attach the pictures of parts that I do have. 

[417-8mule 18]

Bagger attachment that would not fit in OP. 

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[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,031]

This seems to be the first using that type of blower

 

[peter lena 8,579]

@417-8mule  really what you want to do ?  regular cleaning is necessary  and a drop for grass build up and mechanical function , detail grease lubrication is vital . sold a unit I had for parts , commonality is deck spindle rot and  spindle failure .that 417-8 with a side discharge or rear discharge deck would be very solid unit , without the deck maintaince of a bagger unit . just my own experience / oponion . pete

[417-8mule 18]

9 hours ago, gwest_ca said:

This seems to be the first using that type of blower

 

Thanks, this is helpful. Looks like I'm definitely missing some brackets to hang the vac off the deck. Might have to get creative. 

[417-8mule 18]

8 hours ago, peter lena said:

@417-8mule  really what you want to do ?  regular cleaning is necessary  and a drop for grass build up and mechanical function , detail grease lubrication is vital . sold a unit I had for parts , commonality is deck spindle rot and  spindle failure .that 417-8 with a side discharge or rear discharge deck would be very solid unit , without the deck maintaince of a bagger unit . just my own experience / oponion . pete

Thanks Pete, I've already hit every fitting I could find with grease and try to keep it clean since everything is in pretty good shape. I'm hoping to use the vac for leaf cleanup but will also be nice to pick up the clippings so the dogs stop tracking them inside. 

[peter lena 8,579]

@417-8mule  that would be a game changer , a leaf grind up would me much drier and also have a cleaning effect on anything it  comes in contact with , like a mild sandblasting . sorry to refer to such typical condition , just about every one I have seen , has been trashed , if you can break up any , GRUNGE CYCLE UNDER THE DECK , WITH HOT SUN / LUBRICATION , that will save things . been doing sun drying and oil soak on my decks for years , no rot , rust ,  this what I do , note the propped up deck angle to sun , 2x4 or sumular under deck lift frame , clean out , oil soak , sun hot , save your deck . good luck , pete