Excel Two Bag Catcher, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
Transfer Tube Maintenance
WARNING:
Never work on the mower deck when the
engine is running.
WARNING:
Clean flammable material from
machine. Prevent fires by keeping engine compart-
ment, top of deck, exhaust area, battery, hydraulic
lines, fuel line, fuel tank and operator’s station
clean of accumulated trash, grass clippings, and
other debris. Always clean up spilled fuel and oil.
The tube and discharge chute should be kept clean and free of
any accumulation of matted clippings or other obstructions.
Occasional clogging may also occur when working in heavy,
wet or matted grass.
WARNING:
Prevent objects being thrown and the
accumulation of grass clippings and other debris in
engine compartment by NEVER operating mower
deck unless:
• Both bags are installed.
• Hood is lowered and latched.
• Upper tube is in place on the discharge chute out-
let and on the catcher lid intake tube and
clamped. Figure 5-1 and Figure 5-2
To service the upper tube, remove the tube from the unit. The
tube can be cleaned by using soapy water and washing the
inside of the tube 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.
Figure 5-1
Figure 5-2
Upper
tube
Inlet
tube
Clamp
Hood intake
tube
Clamp
Discharge
chute outlet
Upper
tube