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OPERATION
Vacuum Pickup and Collection
Follow normal mower start-up and operating procedures as
outlined in the mower operator’s manual. The blower will
operate when the mower deck clutch switch is engaged. To stop
the blower, return the deck clutch switch to the disengaged
position.
Proceed to mow in the normal manner and occasionally
glance at the flex 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 flex tube areas become clogged. If clogging occurs, it will
be necessary to clear the blower chute and flex tube areas of all
material before starting to mow again.
Unloading the Catcher
Get off the mower, unlatch the rubber draw latches and pull
on the catcher lid release lever. 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 engine and close the
catcher lid. Make sure the catcher lid is latched. Figure 4-1.
Converting To Side Discharge Mode
Included with the catcher is a tall pulley cover. This is used
when converting from catcher mode to side discharge mode.
To convert:
1. Park the mower on a flat surface. Turn engine off, place
the steering control levers in the park brake position and
remove the ignition key. Be sure blades have stopped
before dismounting from the mower.
2. Remove the flex tube from the catcher lid elbow chute
and blower outlet tube. Figure 4-2
3. Remove the blower outlet tube from the blower
assembly. Figure 4-2
4. Remove the blower belt cover from the deck. Figure 4-2
5. Release the tension from the blower drive belt and
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 clearing the blower chute and flex
tube areas.
WARNING
Never place hands or feet into the discharge area. The
impeller is relatively close to the housing and will cause
severe injury. Use a probe to clean debris from blower
housing discharge area. The discharge cover must remain
closed whenever the blower chute is removed.
WARNING
Never engage mower deck unless catcher flex tube is
clamped in place on catcher lid elbow chute and inserted
onto blower chute outlet tube.
WARNING
Prevent objects being thrown and the accumulation of
grass clippings and other debris in engine compart-
ment by NEVER operating mower deck unless:
• All bags are installed.
• Hood is lowered and latched.
• Flex tube is in place on the blower chute and on
the catcher lid elbow chute and clamped.
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. Remove the ignition key.
Make certain the deck clutch switch is in the disengaged
position before unloading.
Figure 4-1
Catcher
release
lever
Non-mesh
side
Catcher lid
Rubber
draw
latch