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Operation And Tips On Mowing
SECTION III
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
General Safety
Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s manual
and the mower’s operator’s manual should operate this
machine.
referenced in Section IV.
deck.
B. Start mower.
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.
C. With the mower at high idle speed, engage 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.
A. Perform BEFORE EACH USE the maintenance list
will increase horsepower requirements.
* Mow at higher cutting heights- Remove and mulch no
speed of up to approximately 4 mph, but thick, heavy
* Mow with sharp blades- A sharp blade cuts cleaner.
* Wet grass and leaves will decrease effectiveness and
the grass blade length at any given time.)
if grass is extra tall.
more than 2” of grass length with each mowing.
* Watch your speed- Normal conditions will allow a
* Remember that horsepower requirements will vary with
grass, moisture content, amount of leaves, whether the
damp conditions will require reduced ground speed.
(Experts recommend not cutting off more than 1/3 of
terrain is flat or hilly, etc.
* Mow twice, at different height settings, (high, then low),
the mowing conditions such as type and height of turf
To obtain the maximum effectiveness from your
collection system, the tips listed below should be
followed:
NOTE:
Do not allow collection bags to become over-
filled as potential damage may occur to your
equipment. Also, be sure to clean the hood screen as
needed.
objects, such as wire or steel strapping bands, are
necessary to sharpen the blades, remove the blades
switch to the off position.
from the spindles before sharpening. DO NOT
Maintenance Checklist
G. Slide empty bags back onto the frame and secure
plastic top with the rubber strap with S-hook.
1. Check blades and spindles to be sure that no foreign
MAINTENANCE
A. Stop the forward movement of the mower.
Disengagement Of The PTO Assembly
E. Once the parking brake has been engaged, then and
only then, walk behind the mower and check the
collection bags by first unhooking the rubber strap
with S-hook that secures the plastic top, then lift the
plastic hood. Load in bags should not exceed the
height of the installed bag.
Unloading The Collection System
SECTION IV
F. To remove the bags from the frame, slide bags out
and turn bags over to deposit clippings.
Before each use:
WARNING:
The PTO assembly blades will continue to
spin. DO NOT TOUCH the PTO assembly, pulleys, or
the belt until the tractor is turned off. DO NOT adjust the
belt tension until the mower is turned off. Refer to the
Belt Installation section of the manual.
NOTE:
To determine when the collection bags are full,
follow the following steps:
A. To disengage the PTO assembly, move Bagger PTO
B. Disengage the mower deck.
C. Disengage the PTO assembly.
D. Engage the parking brake.
wrapped around them.
2. Inspect blades for wear. Replace if necessary. If it is
sharpen blades while still attached to the mower.
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