Operating Instructions

•Check that the openings in the air exhaust screen in the grass catcher are not plugged. If the screen is clogged, refer to Cleaning the GHS Exhaust Screen in this section.

Remember, anything that restricts airflow or material flow along the entire path from the mower deck to the grass catcher can cause clogging.

Using the Tilt-Up Deck

Refer to CLEANING of Grass Buildup in Mower Housing in Maintenance Instructions.

Using the GHS Catcher

Powerfil

The GHS catcher has an oscillating grass delivery spout (POWERFIL) which is designed to spread grass clippings throughout the interior of the grass catcher (even when mowing wet, heavy grass). The oscillating action may be checked by turning the ignition switch to the ON position and moving the blade clutch to the ENGAGED position. The spout should oscillate approximately 25 cycles per minute.

NOTE: If the grass spout fails to oscillate, the clutch switch should be checked for function (the switch closure is adjustable).

“Full” Signal Horn

The GHS catcher has a “full” signal horn to alert the operator to dump the catcher when it is full (to prevent overfilling and clogging). The “full” signal horn is activated by a vane switch (Grass-Pakswitch) mounted on the grass delivery spout. Oscillating action of the spout triggers the vane switch as grass begins to fill in around the spout when the catcher is almost full.

The “full” signal function may be checked by turning the ignition switch ON, engaging the blade clutch (engine not running), opening the catcher back door, and triggering the Grass-Pakvane by hand as it oscillates. The horn should sound as the switch is moved in both directions.

WARNING

DO NOT test the Grass-Pakswitch with the engine running. Projectiles may be thrown out of the grass delivery spout, and COULD cause serious injury.

The “full” signal horn is designed to operate (sound) when the grass catcher is almost full. The timing of the signal is adjustable by changing the position of the vane on the Grass-Pakswitch. If the signal is coming on too soon (catcher not completely full) or too late (grass clogging in catcher spout and delivery chute), refer to ADJUSTMENTS of GHS “Full” Signal Horn in Maintenance Instructions.

NOTE: The horn signal should be adjusted to sound BEFORE the catcher is completely full to give the operator time to react and stop mowing. An indication the horn signal is coming on too late (delayed too much) is if grass clippings are falling out of the grass catcher delivery chute when the catcher is dumped.

Cleaning the GHS Exhaust Screen

To remove the grass catcher screen for cleaning, open the catcher door, push forward and pull down on the grass catcher screen knobs (on either side of the screen), and slide the screen out. Use a high pressure washer or water spray and brush to clean the screen.

Keeping the catcher exhaust screen clean and open is essential to good performance of the catching sys- tem. In some mowing conditions, e.g., wet and dirty, it will be necessary to clean the screen frequently to avoid clogging the mower deck, blower, and chutes due to airflow restriction.

Grass Catcher

Screen

Removal

Knobs

Grass Catcher Screen

Removal for Cleaning

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