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BEFORE OPERATION
Clear the lawn of all sticks, stones, wire and other debris
which may be caught or thrown by the mower blades.
Check grass condition. If wet, wait until later in the day.
If grass is wet, as the grass catcher is likely to become
plugged.
For efficient grass collection, air circulation under
the mower deck, through the chute and into the
grass catcher or cart is very important.
For this reason, BEFORE YOU BEGIN MOWING you
should make certain the underside of the mower and the
underside of the catcher lid are free from grass and
debris.
Make sure that there is a snug fit between mower deck,
blower housing, tubes, and grass catcher cover.
MOWING WITH THE TURBO
Always operate with throttle at full speed when mowing.
Grass should be cut often, and not too short. If grass is
too long or lush it may be necessary to keep ground
speed to a minimum or to cut only half the width of the
mower to prevent clogging. If grass is long, operate with
mower in high cutting position for first pass, cutting again
in a lower position on a second pass.
To check if grass is flowing up tube, view tube.
Do not
open cover with mower engaged.
If a large amount of cut grass is spilling out from under
deck, the tube may be plugged or the catcher may be
full— discontinue mowing, stop the tractor, disengage
the PTO and then empty the catcher or clear the tube.
OPERATING WITHOUT THE TURBO
If you need to mow without the turbo vacuum collector in
place (for instance, if the grass is too wet to bag, but
must be mowed)—you must remove the turbo blower
from the mower deck, and properly position the deflector
BEFORE you begin mowing.
General
Operating Instructions
WARNING
ALWAYS shut off the tractor. disengage the PTO,
and allow all moving parts to stop BEFORE
disconnecting or clearing tube, or emptying
catcher.
Before leaving the operator’s position for any
reason, engage the parking brake, disengage the
PTO, stop the engine and remove the key.
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, tractor
and mower free of grass, leaves and excess
grease. Do not stop or park tractor over dry
leaves, grass or combustible materials.
WARNING
To operate without the collection system, the
blower assembly MUST be removed and the
deflector MUST be in the down position.
The deflector is spring loaded. when removing
the blower, hold the deflector up; then allow the
deflector to go down into the normal operating
position.
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
When operating on slopes with a rear attachment, use
front counterweights. If you will be operating on slopes
over 15% (8.5°) two rear wheel weights are recommend-
ed in addition to the front counterweights.
Never operate
on slopes greater than 30% (16.7°).
AFTER OPERATION
The turbo blower housing and tube should be removed
for cleaning. Remove the tube by unlatching the lower
tube rubber band from blower housing. When reattach-
ing, make sure there is a snug fit between the mower
deck, turbo blower housing, and grass catcher.
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