Excel 2-Bag Catcher 42", Operator'S Manual

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REV A 4-2 119649
Unloading the Catcher Bags
Get off the mower. Raise the catcher lid and remove the bag
by lifting the bag frame at the rear of the bag and the bag frame
handle. Proceed to dump the bag. Figure 4-2
Return the bags to the catcher frame and close the catcher lid.
Figure 4-2
Transporting Mower With Catcher
When transporting the mower, with the catcher attached, to
another location on an open trailer or vehicle, the catcher lid,
bags, and tubes must be removed and secured in the transporting
vehicle to prevent them from being blown off.
Converting To Side Discharge Mode
Convert the mower back to the side discharge mode when
catching is not desired.
When converting to side discharge mode it will be necessary
to remove the bags, tubes, catcher lid, and weights from the
mower. The weight mount and catcher frame can remain in
place on the mower.
When converting to the side discharge mode it is necessary to
remove the right hand (catching) blade from the mower. Replace
it with the proper side discharge blade.
Torque blade bolt to 48
ft.-lbs. (65 N-m).
Figure 4-1
WARNING
Park the unit on a level surface, disengage the deck clutch
switch, place the steering control levers in the park brake
position and shut the engine off. Make certain the deck
clutch switch is in the disengaged position before unload-
ing.
Outlet
tube
Transfer
tube
Catcher
lid
Figure 4-2
Figure 4-3
WARNING
When operating in side discharge mode, failure to remove
the front weights can make the mower unstable, in some
conditions, which could lead to loss of control.
Catcher lid
Catcher bags
Bag frame
handle
Bag frame
Catcher
frame
Bag