Excel Two Bag Catcher, Operator'S Manual

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112601_1211 4-1
OPERATION
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Follow normal mower start-up and operating procedures as
outlined in the mower owner’s manual. The rear catcher will
operate when the mower deck clutch switch is engaged. To stop
the rear catcher, return the deck clutch switch to the disengaged
position.
Proceed to mow in the normal manner and occasionally
glance at the upper tube. When the bags are full the speed of
debris through the tube will decrease. When the bags are filled,
move the deck clutch switch to the disengaged position and
drive the machine to the unloading area.
It is best that the bags be unloaded before the discharge chute
and tube areas become clogged. If clogging occurs, it will be
necessary to clean the discharge chute and tube areas of all
material before starting to mow again.
WARNING:
Make certain the engine is turned off, the
steering control levers are in the park brake position
and the ignition key is removed from the ignition
switch and be sure blades have stopped before clean-
ing the discharge chute and transfer tube areas.
WARNING:
Never place hands or feet into the dis-
charge area. The mower blade is relatively close to the
housing and will cause severe injury. Use a probe to
clean debris from catcher chute adapter area.
WARNING:
Never engage mower deck unless catcher
transfer tube is clamped in place on rear catcher lid
intake tube and inserted into catcher chute outlet tube.
Figure 4-3
Unloading the Catcher
WARNING:
Park the unit on a level surface, disen-
gage 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 dis-
engaged position before unloading.
Get off the mower. Unhook the elastic latch from the catcher
frame. Raise the catcher lid, remove the bags and dump them,
Figure 4-1.
Return the bags to the catcher assembly, making sure that the
non-mesh side of the bag is towards the operator, close the
catcher lid and re-hook the elastic latch. Figure 4-1 and Figure
4-2.
Figure 4-1
Figure 4-2
Lid assembly
Bags
Mesh side
of bag
Elastic
latch
Frame
edge