Use and Care Manual

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1. Release thumb latch retaining hose to
hood assembly and remove hose from
hood assembly and blower adapter. See
Figure 21.
2. Remove mesh bags from hood assembly.
See Figure 23.
3. Remove 3/8" wing knob retaining support
strap and pull strap away from support
pin. Do not remove support pin.
4. Remove wing knob from bottom of mount
post and remove hood assembly from
unit. See Figure 18.
5. Remove belt cover from mower deck and
blower and idler assembly. See
Figure 15.
6. Release tension from V-belt and remove
V-belt from blower and deck spindle. See
Figure 11.
7. Remove blower assembly. See Figures
10 and 9.
8. Install right belt cover on mower deck. It is
not necessary to remove sheave adapter.
See Figure 4.
9. Remove weights and hardware and
retain. It is not necessary to remove
weight bracket. See Figure 25.
10. Ensure that mesh bags are empty, clean
and dry before storing.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check bagger parts for wear,
deterioration or damage. Only replace
with original service parts before
operating.
2. Make sure front weights are installed.
3. Ensure all hardware is tight.
IMPORTANT : Check hardware often.
Tighten as needed.
4. Remove any grass buildup from bagger
parts.
5. Ensure hose is installed securely on hood
assembly and blower adapter.
6. Ensure mesh bags are installed and the
hood assembly is closed and secure
latched.
BAGGING
Starting
1. Start engine and engage PTO according
to unit owner’s manual.
2. Set throttle to full speed.
3. Set mower deck height.
4. Choose a slow ground speed.
Stopping
1. Allow the mower blades to run for at least
30 seconds to clear blower assembly and
hose of debris.
2. Disengage PTO.
3. Stop unit according to unit
Owner/Operator’s manual.
AIRFLOW INDICATOR
See Figure 26.
When the airflow indicator is pointed straight
up, the air is restricted which indicates one or
more possible problems:
REMOVAL
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand the entire
Safety section before
proceeding.
CAUTION: Deflected material
may cause injury. ALWAYS
operate mower with hood
assembly closed and secured,
blower assembly fastened
securely, or with chute
deflector in operating position.
CAUTION: Always install front
weights before operating unit
with bagger attached. Always
remove front weights when
bagger is removed from the
unit.
OPERATION
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand the entire
Safety section before
proceeding.
WARNING: Lower attachment,
stop engine, and remove key to
prevent unauthorized use. DO
NOT park on slopes.