Operating Instructions
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Dumping the Catcher
DANGER
Do not mow or dump grass within 5 feet
(1.5 meters) of an embankment or retaining
wall with drop off.
For dumping, the catcher either tailgate dumps into
a disposal area or dumps into the optional dump
bag. The dump bag is a
reusable
nylon fabric bag
designed to conveniently move grass clippings from
the catcher to a remote disposal area or container.
CAUTION
Use leg muscles and firm footing when lift-
ing the catcher to dump; avoid bending at
the waist and using back muscles in order
to prevent back injury.
Tailgate Dumping
1. Open the back door by lifting on the door handle.
NOTE:
To prevent accidental door closure, a
safety latch locks the door open
in the fully
opened position while the catcher is being
dumped.
2. Tilt the catcher back to dump by lifting on the
catcher lift handle on the lower front corner of
the catcher.
3. Lower the catcher smoothly down to the normal
operating position.
DO NOT allow the catcher
to drop down.
4. Close the door by holding the door handle
with the left hand and releasing the safety
latch on the door hinge mechanism with the
right hand. The safety latch is released by
pressing in on the top of the latch. Then, the
door should close smoothly with the assis-
tance of the gas springs.
Safety
Latch
Catcher Door Safety Latch
Using the Dump Bag
1. Open the back door by lifting on the door handle.
NOTE:
To prevent accidental door closure,
a
safety latch locks the door open
in the fully
opened position while the catcher is being
dumped.
2. Orient the dump bag with one (or two) of the
handle straps on the bag opening facing up.
Hook Bag
on Bumper
Tailgate Door Handle
Positioning Dump Bag on Catcher
3. Hook the bottom of the bag over the rear bum-
per while lifting on the handle strap(s).
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