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General Safety
Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s manual
and the mower’s operator’s manual should operate this
machine.
Operation And Tips On Mowing
A. Perform BEFORE EACH USE the maintenance list
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION III
referenced in Section IV.
C. With the mower at high idle speed, engage the mower
deck.
D. While seated in the operator’s seat, move Bagger
PTO switch to the on position. With the PTO
assembly engaged, you can proceed to operate the
control levers of the mower.
NOTE: If the collection system does not appear to be
collecting the grass clippings, disengage the deck
and PTO assembly, then, engage the parking brake and
turn the mower off. Check upper and lower hoses for any
clogs.
To obtain the maximum effectiveness from your
collection system, the tips listed below should be
followed:
* Watch your speed- Normal conditions will allow a
speed of up to approximately 4 mph, but thick, heavy
damp conditions will require reduced ground speed.
B. Start mower.
if grass is extra tall.
more than 2” of grass length with each mowing.
* Mow with sharp blades- A sharp blade cuts cleaner.
* Mow twice, at different height settings, (high, then low),
* Mow at higher cutting heights- Remove and mulch no
will increase horsepower requirements.
the grass blade length at any given time.)
the mowing conditions such as type and height of turf
grass, moisture content, amount of leaves, whether the
(Experts recommend not cutting off more than 1/3 of
terrain is flat or hilly, etc.
* Wet grass and leaves will decrease effectiveness and
* Remember that horsepower requirements will vary with
Disengagement Of The PTO Assembly
A. To disengage the PTO assembly, move Bagger PTO
switch to the off position.
WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH the PTO assembly,
pulleys, or the belt until the tractor is turned off.
Unloading The Collection System
A. Stop the forward movement of the mower, engage the
MAINTENANCE
wrapped around them.
necessary to sharpen the blades, remove the blades
will swing upward and the container will rotate
sharpen blades while still attached to the mower.
away, move the handle upward. The container door
F. Once the contents of the container have fallen out, the
2. Inspect blades for wear. Replace if necessary. If it is
from the spindles before sharpening. DO NOT
parking brake.
D. Verify that the dump area is clear.
Maintenance Checklist
objects, such as wire or steel strapping bands, are
downward. The container will release its contents.
Before each use:
1. Check blades and spindles to be sure that no foreign
away from the unit. While holding the handle pushed
B. Disengage the mower deck.
C. Disengage the blower.
E. Push the dump handle, on the left of the operator,
container is ready to move back into its normal
operating position. Pull the handle downward until
positive latching is achieved.
NOTE: Do not allow collection system to become over-
filled as potential damage may occur to your
equipment. Also, be sure to clean the screen as
needed.
SECTION IV
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