This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important
calls attention to special mechanical
information and
Note
emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
The safety-alert symbol (
) appears both in
this manual and on the machine to identify important
safety messages that you must follow to avoid
accidents. This symbol will appear with the word
Danger
,
Warning
, or
Caution
.
•
Danger
indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
will
result in death
or serious injury.
•
Warning
indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
could
result in
death or serious injury.
•
Caution
indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
may
result in minor or
moderate injury.
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Safety-alert symbol
Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 4
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 5
Setup ........................................................................ 7
1 Preparing the Machine..................................... 9
2 Installing the ROPS Pivot Shoulder
Bolts................................................................ 9
3 Installing the Weights....................................... 9
4 Installing the Bagger Supports and
Brackets........................................................ 10
5 Installing the Bagger Frame ........................... 12
6 Installing the Bags ......................................... 13
7 Installing the Hitch Cover ............................... 13
8 Removing the Existing Belt Cover, Bracket,
and Discharge Chute .................................... 14
9 Installing the CE Kit........................................ 14
10 Installing the Blower-Pulley Assembly
and Belt-Cover Bracket ................................. 15
11 Installing the Baffle ....................................... 18
12 Installing the Blower Assembly..................... 19
13 Installing the Blower Belt, Spring, and
Blower-Belt Cover ......................................... 20
14 Installing the Discharge Tubes ..................... 22
15 Adjusting the Parking Brake ......................... 24
16 Checking the Tire Pressure .......................... 24
Operation ................................................................ 25
Emptying the Grass Bags ................................. 25
Clearing Obstructions from the Bagger
System.......................................................... 26
Removing the Bagger ....................................... 26
Transporting the Machine ................................. 26
Operating Tips ................................................. 27
Maintenance ........................................................... 28
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 28
Cleaning the Hood Screen................................ 28
Inspecting the Bagger Attachment .................... 29
Cleaning the Bagger and Bags ......................... 29
Inspecting the Blower Belt ................................ 29
Replacing the Blower Belt................................. 29
Greasing the Idler Arm...................................... 30
Inspecting the Bagger....................................... 30
Inspecting the Mower Blades ............................ 30
Selecting the Mower Blades ............................. 30
Replacing the Grass Deflector .......................... 31
Storage ................................................................... 31
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 32
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