Walker MT Operating Instructions, Danger, Dumping Catcher into Dump Bag, Power Dump Option

Operating Instructions

3.Hook the bottom of the bag over the rear bumper while lifting on the handle strap.

4.Tilt the catcher back to dump into the bag by lift- ing on the catcher lift handle on the lower front corner of the catcher with the one hand while continuing to hold up on the bag strap with the other hand. Refer to photos for posi- tioning the bag and dumping.

Catcher Lift/

Dump Handle

Dumping Catcher into Dump Bag

5.Lower the catcher smoothly down to the normal operating position. DO NOT allow the catcher to drop down - the gas spring, that holds the catcher in the raised position, is not a shock absorber for lowering the catcher.

6.Close the door by holding the door handle with the left hand and releasing the safety latch on the door hinge mechanism with the right hand. The safety latch is released by pressing in on the top of the latch. Then, smoothly close the door, working against the spring pressure that holds the door closed. DO NOT let the door slam shut by releasing the door before it is closed.

DANGER

PINCH POINT - SPRING LOADED DOOR

When lowering the door on the GHS catcher, depress the safety latch on the side of the catcher. BE VERY CAREFUL to keep hands, fingers, etc. out of the hinging mechanism and away from the door frame as the door closes. The springs that hold the door closed during operation are very powerful, and the door can slam shut with considerable force.

Power Dump Option

When equipped with the optional power dump sys- tem, the operator dumps the catcher while sitting in the seat. A toggle switch operating a power ram is used to raise and lower the catcher. The back door automatically opens and closes during the dump cycle.

Hold the toggle switch UP or DOWN to RAISE or LOWER the catcher. When the catcher reaches the full raised or lowered position, the power ram clutch will make a ratcheting sound. Release the toggle switch as soon as this sound is heard. DO NOT op- erate the ram with the clutch ratcheting for an extended time as this will cause extra wear on the clutch mechanism.

CAUTION

The operator should be in the seat and bystanders stay clear when the power dump is operating. The power dump is used ONLY for tailgate dumping. Do not attempt to use the optional dump bag or any other bag with the power dump.

NOTE: If grass tends to hang up in the catcher af- ter raising the catcher with the power dump, “jiggle” the steering levers and make the tractor bounce a lit- tle to unstick the grass and make it slide out of the catcher.

NOTE: With the power dump mechanism in the normal operating position (catcher down), the catcher can be manually raised for access to the engine and the catcher can be manually dumped.

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