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

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119649 5-1 REV A
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
Maintenance
Inspect the catcher after the initial use of the unit and every
month thereafter.
• Check for damaged or worn parts. Replace or repair all
damaged parts before operating with the catcher again.
• Check for loose hardware. Tighten any hardware that is
loose.
• Inspect the tie straps and replace any that are missing,
damaged or beginning to show signs of wear.
• Inspect and replace the bags if any deterioration has
occurred.
The outlet tube and transfer tube should be kept clean and free
of any accumulation of matted clippings or other obstructions.
To service the outlet tube and transfer tube, remove the tubes
from the unit. The tubes can be cleaned by using soapy water
and washing the inside of the tubes with a pressure washer.
Rinse with water.
To clean the bags, hand wash with soap and water; rinse with
clean water.
Storage
When your mower is to set idle for a period of time, scrape
and remove the matted grass material from inside the hood and
clean the bags.
Check for loose or missing hardware, tighten or replace. Also
check for badly worn or damaged parts, consider replacing them
at this time. Touch up chipped paint areas, your dealer has
aerosol spray paint available.
WARNING
Never work on the mower deck when the engine is run-
ning.
WARNING
Clean flammable material from machine. Prevent
fires by keeping the engine compartment, top of deck,
exhaust area, battery, fuel line, fuel tank and opera-
tor’s station clean of accumulated trash, grass clip-
pings, and other debris. Always clean up spilled fuel
and oil.
WARNING
Severe injury can occur to the operator and/or bystanders
or property damage may occur as the result of flying
debris or thrown objects due to damaged bags.
• Check bags for any signs of damage such as tears,
holes, wear or any deterioration.
• If a bag is found to be defective in any way, replace
it with a new bag that is supplied by Excel Indus-
tries, Inc.
WARNING
Prevent objects being thrown and the accumulation of
grass clippings and other debris in engine compart-
ment by NEVER operating the mower deck unless:
• Both bags are installed.
• Catcher lid is lowered.
• Outlet tube is in place and secured on the dis-
charge chute outlet and deck. Figure 5-1
• Transfer tube is secured in place, with the elastic
strap, on the outlet tube and is inserted into the
catcher lid.
Figure 5-1
Figure 5-1
Outlet
tube
Transfer
tube
Catcher
lid