Simplicity Turbo Vacuum Collection System manual General Operating Instructions

General

Operating Instructions

BEFORE OPERATION

Clear the lawn of all sticks, stones, wire and other debris which may be caught or thrown by the mower blades.

Check grass condition. If wet, wait until later in the day. If grass is wet, as the grass catcher is likely to become plugged.

For efficient grass collection, air circulation under the mower deck, through the chute and into the grass catcher or cart is very important.

For this reason, BEFORE YOU BEGIN MOWING you should make certain the underside of the mower and the underside of the catcher lid are free from grass and debris.

Make sure that there is a snug fit between mower deck, blower housing, tubes, and grass catcher cover.

MOWING WITH THE TURBO

Always operate with throttle at full speed when mowing.

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 of the mower to prevent clogging. If grass is long, operate with mower in high cutting position for first pass, cutting again in a lower position on a second pass.

To check if grass is flowing up tube, view tube. Do not open cover with mower engaged.

If a large amount of cut grass is spilling out from under deck, the tube may be plugged or the catcher may be full— discontinue mowing, stop the tractor, disengage the PTO and then empty the catcher or clear the tube.

OPERATING WITHOUT THE TURBO

If you need to mow without the turbo vacuum collector in place (for instance, if the grass is too wet to bag, but must be mowed)—you must remove the turbo blower from the mower deck, and properly position the deflector BEFORE you begin mowing.

WARNING

To operate without the collection system, the blower assembly MUST be removed and the deflector MUST be in the down position.

The deflector is spring loaded. when removing the blower, hold the deflector up; then allow the deflector to go down into the normal operating position.

WARNING

ALWAYS shut off the tractor. disengage the PTO, and allow all moving parts to stop BEFORE disconnecting or clearing tube, or emptying catcher.

Before leaving the operator’s position for any reason, engage the parking brake, disengage the PTO, stop the engine and remove the key.

To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, tractor and mower free of grass, leaves and excess grease. Do not stop or park tractor over dry leaves, grass or combustible materials.

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

When operating on slopes with a rear attachment, use front counterweights. If you will be operating on slopes over 15% (8.5°) two rear wheel weights are recommend- ed in addition to the front counterweights. Never operate on slopes greater than 30% (16.7°).

AFTER OPERATION

The turbo blower housing and tube should be removed for cleaning. Remove the tube by unlatching the lower tube rubber band from blower housing. When reattach- ing, make sure there is a snug fit between the mower deck, turbo blower housing, and grass catcher.

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