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4.2 Emptying the Grass Bags
Grass bags are heavy when full. Be careful when
lifting or handling a full bag.
1)
Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, and
block the tires if on a slope.
2)
Unlatch the bagger latch and open the bagger hood.
3)
Compress the debris into the bags. With both hands,
lift up on the bag and unhook it form the bagger
bracket.
4)
Grasp the handle on the bottom of the bag and tip
it over to empty the bag.
5)
Clean off the grass from the bracket, especially the
notch of the bracket.
6)
Push the bag back inside to the original position.
4.3 Cleaning Obstructions from the Bagger
System
1)
Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2)
Turn off the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop.
3)
Empty the bags.
4)
Remove the grass tube.
5)
Use a stick or similar object (
NOT HANDS!
) to
remove and clear obstruction from tube assembly.
6)
Raise the rear of the unit and support it with jack
stands or equivalent support to transport position.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
· Opening the catcher hood frame when
engine is running
· Dumping grass on a slope.
· Lifting full heavy grass bag.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
· Raising the rear of the unit solely relying on
jacks could be dangerous.
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
· The jacks may not be enough support or may
POTENTIAL HAZARD
· While operating, unaware of safe working area
while operating.
· Have not shut off engine and set the parking
brake while mower is unattended.
· Children or bystanders attempt to move or
operate the mower.
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
· Bystanders may be injured while moving
forward, backward, or turning around.
· Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the mower while it
is unattended.
HOW TO AVOID HAZARD
· Keep a safe working area.
· Always stop the engine, remove the ignition
key and set the parking brake when leaving
the machine unattended, even if just for a few
minutes.
· Children or bystanders should not be allowed
to operate the mower.
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