EN - 20
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check bagger parts for wear damage.
Replace ONLY with Ariens or Gravely
original service parts before operating.
2. Ensure counterweights are installed.
3. Ensure all hardware is tight.
IMPORTANT:
Check belt-cover hardware
often. Tighten as needed.
4. Remove any grass buildup from bagger
parts.
5. Ensure hose is installed correctly.
6. Ensure mesh bags are installed and the
bagger cover is closed and securely
latched.
BAGGING
Starting
1. Start engine and engage PTO according
to unit Operator’s Manual.
2. Set throttle to full speed.
3. Choose a slow ground speed.
Stopping
1. Disengage PTO.
2. Stop unit according to unit Operator’s
manual.
Emptying Mesh Bags
If bagger stops collecting grass clippings,
mesh bags are likely full.
1. Disengage PTO, stop engine and remove
ignition key. Wait for all moving parts to
stop before leaving operator’s position.
2. Empty the grass from each bag.
3. Clean out hose.
4. Close and latch cover.
UNCLOG BAGGER
If hose or blower assembly clogs, stop
forward motion and allow unit to clear itself. If
unit will not clear itself, unclog the hose
and/or blower assembly manually as
instructed below.
1. Stop engine and remove ignition key.
Wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Remove hose from bagger.
3. Remove hose from blower assembly.
NOTICE:
Perform steps 4 and 5 if clog is in
the hose:
4. Remove clogged grass.
5. Reinstall hose.
NOTICE:
Perform steps 6 and 7 if clog is in
blower assembly.
6. Clear grass from blower assembly.
7. Reinstall hose.
OPERATION
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand entire
Safety
section before
proceeding.
WARNING:
Counterweights
MUST be installed before
operating unit with bagger. See
Installation Kits
on page 23.
WARNING:
Stop engine and
remove key. DO NOT park on
slopes.
WARNING:
MOVING PARTS
can cut or amputate body parts.
NEVER attempt to clear blower
assembly while engine is
running.
ALWAYS stop engine, remove
key, and wait for moving parts to
stop.
Sharp edges can cut. Movement
of parts can cut off fingers or a
hand. Wrap blade(s), wear
sturdy gloves and use extreme
caution when working near
blades or impeller.
WARNING:
PINCH POINT! Use
extreme caution when
unclogging blower assembly.
Impeller can cut or pinch your
hand, even when not in
operation. DO NOT place hands
in blower assembly.
WARNING:
Blades rotate when
impeller rotates. Impeller rotates
when blades rotate. Block
blades to prevent rotation before
proceeding.
