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• Ifthegrasscatcherfailstopickupcutgrass
or leaves, it is an indication that clogging has
occurred in the system or that the grass catcher
containers are full.
a. Disengage blades, place motion control levers
in neutral position.
- Unlatch and raise cover.
- Slide out containers and dispose of
clippings.
- Replace containers, close cover, and
latch.
b. Unlatchchutesandcheckforclogging.
- Remove all debris in chute.
- Reassemble and latch chutes.

OPERATION

CAUTION
• DONOToperatemowerwith
grass catcher partially installed.
• Disengagebladesandstop
engine before leaving mower seat
to empty containers, unclogging
chutes, etc.
• Closecoverbeforestarting.
• Disengagemowerbladeswhen
crossing driveways or gravel
surfaces and other areas where
thrown objects could be a hazard.
• DONOTattempttovacuumcans
or other potentially hazardous
projectiles.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Always observe safety rules when performing any
maintenance.
• Beforeeachusecheckforloosefasteners.
• Cleanunitthoroughlyaftereachuse.
BLADE CARE
Forbestresultsmowerbladesmustbekeptsharp.
Replace bent or damaged blades.
• SeeBLADECAREinstructionsinyourmower
operator’s manual.

STORAGE

When grass catcher is to be stored for a period
of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grass,
leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry place.
CAUTION
Do not leave grass in bagger
containers. Empty containers after
each use and before storing. Failure
to do so may result in spontaneous
combustion which could develop into
are.
CAUTION
Grass catcher components are
subject to wear, damage and
deterioration, which could expose
moving parts or allow objects
to be thrown. Frequently check
components and replace with
manufacturer’s recommended parts,
when necessary.
CAUTION
BEFORE PERFORMING
MAINTENANCE, SERVICE OR
ADJUSTMENTS:
• Setparkingbrake.
• Placemotioncontrolleversin
“NEUTRAL”position.
• Placeclutchcontrolin
“DISENGAGED”position.
• Turnignitionkeyto“OFF”
position.
• Makesurebladesandallmoving
parts have completely stopped.
• Disconnectsparkplugwire(s)
from spark plug(s) and place wire
where it cannot come in contact
with plug.