Operation & Storage
WARNING
For safety reasons grass and debris are to be removed from tube and adapter only after engine is shut off, key removed and all moving parts stopped.
WARNING
Before raising bagger cover, shut off engine, remove key and set parking brake.
BEFORE OPERATION
Clear the lawn of all sticks, stones, wire and other debris, which may be caught or thrown by the mower blades.
Clean the tube with mild detergent (other products may damage tube). Inspection windows can be removed to be cleaned. Make sure windows are securely in place before operating.
Check grass condition. If wet, wait until later in the day. If grass is wet, plugging may occur.
For efficient bagging, air circulation under the mower deck, through the chute and into the bag is very impor- tant. For this reason, you should remove grass and debris from underside of mower deck, discharge chute and screen inside cover.
The adapter and tube should be removed for cleaning. Unhook the wire form and remove the tube from the adapter. Loosen the wing nut securing the adapter to mower deck.
If desired, the bags can be lined with
Inspect the grass bags for wear or damage. Make sure that there is a snug fit between mower deck, adapter, tubes and grass bag cover.
OPERATION
Grass should be cut often, and not too short. If grass is too long or lush, it may be necessary to keep ground speed to a minimum or to cut only half the width to pre- vent clogging. If grass is high, operate with mower in high cutting position. Cut the grass again in lower cutting position, if desired.
To check if grass is flowing up tube, view tube through rear inspection window. Do not open cover with mower engaged.
To check if grass bags are full, reach back and feel top of right bag (left bag will fill first) or view tube through front inspection window.
If a large amount of cut grass is spilling out from under deck, the tube may be plugged or grass bags are full. Shut off rider, disengage PTO and allow all moving parts to stop before disconnecting tube.
NOTE: If mower deck is equipped with Mulching Kit, the mulching baffles must be removed for grass collection. Make sure the
Always operate with throttle at full speed.
EMPTYING THE BAGS
Raise the bagger cover. If a plastic liner was not used, unhook the bag and turn upside down to empty (use handle on bottom).
If plastic liner was used, first tie top of liner closed. Then, either pull the liner out, or turn the bag upside down and allow the filled liner to slide out.
STORAGE
Clean the grass catcher thoroughly.
If paint has been scratched on metal parts, coat with paint or oil.
Store in a dry area. Hang the bags to dry. Always store away from moisture.
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