Removing the Bagger
Failing to remove the front bagger weights
and operating the machine without the bagger
attachment may cause an unstable condition
which could result in a loss of control.
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Always remove the front weights when
removing the bagger attachment.
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Never operate the machine without the
bagger attachment and the front weights
still installed.
The bagger can be removed by repeating the Setup
section in reverse order. Always remove the front
bagger weights when removing the bagger attachments.
Note:
It is only necessary to remove the cutoff baffle
when installing a mulching kit.
Operating Tips
Tips for Bagging
Size
Remember that the mower is longer and wider with this
attachment installed. By turning too sharply in confined
places you may damage the attachment.
Trimming
Always trim with the left side of the mower. Do not
trim with the right side of the mower because you could
damage the bagger’s chute and discharge tube.
Cutting Height
Do not set the mower cutting height too low because
long grass surrounding the mower can prevent air from
getting under the mower and entering the bagging
system. If enough air doesn’t get under the mower, the
bagging system will plug.
Cutting Frequency
Cut the grass often, especially when it grows rapidly.
You will have to cut your grass twice if it gets excessively
long.
Cutting Technique
For best lawn appearance, be sure to slightly overlap
the mower into the previously cut area. This helps
reduce the load on the engine and reduces the chance
of plugging the chute and discharge tube.
Bagging Speed
Most often you will bag with the mower throttle in
the Fast position and drive at a normal ground speed.
However, in extremely dry and dusty grass, you may
want to slightly reduce the throttle speed and increase
the ground speed of the mower. The bagging system
may plug if you drive too fast and the engine speed
gets too slow. On hills it may be necessary to slow the
mower ground speed. This helps maintain the engine
speed and bagging efficiency. Mow downhill whenever
possible.
As the bagger fills, extra weight is added to
the back of the machine. If you stop and start
suddenly on hills, you may lose steering control
or the machine may tip.
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Do not start or stop suddenly when going
uphill or downhill. Avoid uphill starts.
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If you do stop the machine when going
uphill, disengage the blade control. Then
back down the hill using a slow speed.
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Do not change speeds or stop on slopes.
•
Never operate the machine without the
bagger attachment and the front weights
still installed.
Bagging Long Grass
Bagging Long Grass Excessively long grass is heavy and
may not be propelled completely into the grass bags. If
this happens, the discharge tube and chute may plug.
To avoid plugging the bagging system, mow the grass
at a high height of cut, then lower the mower to your
normal cutting height and repeat the bagging process.
Bagging Wet Grass
Always try to cut grass when it is dry because your
lawn will have a neat appearance. If you must cut wet
grass, use the conventional side discharge feature of the
mower. Several hours later, when the clippings are dry,
install the complete bagger attachment and vacuum up
the grass clippings.
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