Use and Care Guide

EN - 18
• The mesh bags are full and need to be
emptied. See Emptying Mesh Bags on
page 18.
• There is a clog in the bagger. See Unclog
Bagger on page 18.
When the airflow indicator is facing forward,
the air is unrestricted indicating that the mesh
bags are not full and there are no clogs in the
bagger.
EMPTYING MESH BAGS
If bagger stops picking up grass clippings, the
mesh bags are likely full.
To empty mesh bags:
1. Disengage PTO, stop engine and remove
ignition key. Wait for all moving parts to
stop before leaving operator’s position.
2. Disconnect rubber latch and open hood.
3. Remove each mesh bag from hood
assembly.
4. Empty the grass from each mesh bag.
5. Install mesh bag on hood assembly with
the heat-resistant smooth surface of the
bags facing the engine.
6. Close and latch hood assembly.
UNCLOG BAGGER
If hose or blower assembly becomes
clogged, stop forward motion and allow unit
to clear itself. If unit will not clear itself, unclog
the hose and/or blower assembly manually:
1. Stop engine and remove ignition key.
Wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Open the latch retaining hose to bagger
inlet and disconnect hose.
3. Remove hose from blower assembly.
4. Remove grass from clogged area.
5. Reinstall hose.
NOTICE: Perform steps 6 and 7 if clog is in
blower assembly.
6. Clear grass from blower assembly.
7. Reinstall hose and tighten hose clamp.
OPERATING TIPS
IMPORTANT : Do not remove more that 3.2
cm (1 1/4") of grass when bagging.
• Cut grass when it is dry.
• Cut grass in two passes when cutting thick,
long, or wet grass. Make the first cut higher
than desired. Make the second cut at
desired height.
WARNING: NEVER open hood
assembly while the engine is
running and the PTO is
engaged.
ALWAYS shut off engine before
emptying mesh bags.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE the
heat-resistant smooth surface
of the mesh bags are facing
the engine.
Figure 26
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Airflow
Indicator
Airflow
Restricted
Airflow
Unrestricted
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. Wear sturdy gloves
when working near impeller.
WARNING: Blades rotate when
impeller rotates. Impeller rotates
when blades rotate. Block
blades to prevent rotation before
proceeding.