Tips For Improved Bagging
• Follow the mower operation instructions in the Operator
Manual.
• When using the grass catcher on a lawn where grass
bagging equipment has not been used previously, thatch
and debris that has accumulated for long periods of time
is picked up. The amount collected and the total time of
operation may be greater than will be experienced with
regular use of the grass catcher.
• Always run throttle at full speed when bagging.
• Select a speed low enough to give good mower cutting
performance, good quality cut and good bagging
performance.
NOTE: It may be necessary to overlap width of cut to suit
conditions.
• If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice. The first
cut should be at one of the highest settings, the second
time to desired height.
• Use the left hand side of mower for trimming.
• Avoid cutting wet grass or in the morning while the dew is
still heavy. Grass clippings collected under these conditions
tend to be sticky and adhere to the walls of the flow path
causing clogging.
• If the grass catcher fails to pick up cut grass, it is an
indication that clogging has occurred in the system or that
the grass catcher containers are full.
a. Disengage blades, place motion control levers in
neutral position.
- Unlatch and raise cover.
- Slide out containers and dispose of clippings.
- Replace containers, close cover, and latch.
b. Unlatch chutes and check for clogging.
- Remove all debris in chute.
- Reassemble and latch chutes.
• Plastic trash bags (3.0 mil, 30 gallon) can be inserted inside
grass catcher containers for ease of debris disposal. To
remove the plastic trash bags when full:
a. Disengage blades, shift into neutral, engage the
parking brake and stop the engine.
b. Unlatch and raise cover.
c. Remove one container at a time by grasping container
handles and pulling toward the rear, off of the tube rails.
d. With the container resting on the ground, close and
secure the top of the plastic lawn bag.
e. Tip the container on its side and slide the filled bag
from the container.
f. Install a new plastic lawn bag with the edges of the bag
draped over upper lip of the Container.
g. Repeat for other container.
h. Reinstall containers making sure right container
overlaps left container at center supports.
i. Close cover and secure latches over center support
tubes.
General Recommendations
Always observe safety rules when performing any
maintenance.
•
Before each use check for loose fasteners.
•
Clean unit thoroughly after each use.
Blade Care
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For best results mower blades must be kept sharp.
Replace bent or damaged blades.
•
See instructions in the mower operator manual.
Storage
When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of time, clean
it thoroughly, remove all dirt and debris. Store in a clean, dry
place.
SAFETY ............................................................. 4
ASSEMBLY ....................................................... 6
PARTS ............................................................. 10
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