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Operation
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, the grass catcher is likely to become
plugged.
For efficient bagging, air circulation under the mower
deck, through the chute and into the bag 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 Catcher
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.
Do not open the cover with mower engaged.
If a large amount of cut grass is spilling out from under
deck, the tube may be plugged or the bags may be full—
discontinue mowing, stop the unit, disengage the PTO, shut
off the engine and then empty the catcher or clear the tube.
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, rider and mower
free of grass, leaves and excess grease. Do not stop
or park rider over dry leaves, grass or combustible
materials.
CAUTION
Before you begin operating the unit be certain you have
read all of the safety and operational information of this
instruction sheet, as well as the Operator’s Manual for
the tractor and any other attachments
NOTE:
Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6%
After Operation
Remove any debris from the screen on the underside of
the lid.
The blower housing and tube should be removed for
cleaning.
Inspect the grass bags for wear or damage. Make sure that
there is a snug fit between mower deck, blower housing,
tubes, and grass catcher cover.
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 fire.
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