Operation
Note: The left and right sides of the machine are determined while sitting in the seat in the normal operating position.
Emptying the Grass Bags
Be careful when lifting or handling a grass bag that is full. To empty the grass bags:
1.Move the motion control levers outward to neutral position, disengage the power take off (PTO), engage parking brake, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
2.Pull up on both bagger retainer latches until they unlock from the bag frame (Figure 12). Open (raise) the hood.
Figure 12
1. Hood | 2. Bag retainer latches |
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3.Compress debris into the bags. With both hands, lift up on the bag and unhook it from the retaining bracket. Empty the bag. Repeat the procedure for the other bag.
4.Install the bags by sliding the bag frame hooks onto the retaining brackets (Figure 13).
Figure 13
1. | Screws | 4. | Nuts |
2. | Bagger mount assembly | 5. | Bagger hitch |
3.Hood assembly
5.Lower the hood onto the bags. Then push down on both bag retainer handles until they lock on the bag frame.
Clearing Obstructions from the Bagger
1.Move the motion control levers outward to neutral position, disengage the power take off (PTO), engage parking brake, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
2.Check the grass bags and empty them if they are full.
3.Remove and separate the discharge tube and chute from the bagger hood and mower. Using a stick or similar object, carefully remove and clear the obstruction from the mower, discharge tube, chute, and the hood.
4.After you remove the obstruction, install the complete bagger system and resume operation.
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