Note:
In most cases, the debris can be shaken out of
the tubes.
7.
If the blower assembly is plugged, unlatch the bagger
blower assembly, remove the belt, and swing it open.
8.
Use a stick or similar object, not your hands, to remove
and clear the obstruction from the blower assembly.
9.
After you remove the obstruction, install the complete
bagger system and resume operation.
Removing the Bagger
WARNING
Components around engine will be hot if the
machine has been running. Touching hot
components can cause burns.
•
Do not touch engine components when hot.
•
Allow engine to cool before removing the bagger.
1.
Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, and chock
or block the tires.
2.
Turn off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3.
Unlatch the lower tube from the blower and remove
the tube from the blower assembly.
4.
Remove the tube from the bagger hood.
5.
Lower the mower deck to the lowest height-of-cut
position.
6.
Unlatch the belt cover over the mower pulley assembly.
7.
Remove the bagger belt from the mower pulley
assembly.
8.
Open the blower assembly.
9.
Remove the blower assembly from the pivot hole.
10.
If you are changing to side discharge mode, ensure
the grass deflector is installed and can be lowered into
working position.
11.
Remove the hood and bag assembly.
Using the Grass Deflector
DANGER
Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or
complete grass catcher assembly mounted in
place, you and others are exposed to blade contact
and thrown debris. Contact with rotating mower
blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or
death.
•
Always install the grass deflector when removing
the bagger and changing to side discharge
mode.
•
If the grass deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately. The grass deflector routes material
down toward the turf.
•
Never put your hands or feet under the machine.
•
Never try to clear the discharge area or mower
blades unless you move the power take-off
(PTO) to the O
FF
position, rotate the ignition
key to O
FF
and remove the key.
Transporting the Machine
Do not leave grass or debris in the bagger while transporting
the machine.
DANGER
Transporting the machine with grass or debris in
the bagger can damage the machine.
Do not leave grass or debris in the bagger while
transporting the machine.
Operating Tips
Machine Size
Remember that the machine is longer and wider with this
attachment installed. By turning too sharply in confined
places you may damage the attachment or other property.
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 bagging tubes.
Cutting Height
For optimum bagging performance, set the deck height-of-cut
to remove no more that 51 to 76 mm (2 to 3 inches) or 1/3 of
the grass height, whichever is less. Cutting off more than this
will reduce the capacity of the vacuum system.
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