Product Manual

Tips For Improved Bagging
Follow the mower operation instructions in the Owner's Manual.
When using the grass catcher on a lawn where grass and leaf
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 ground 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 or leaves, 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.
c. Check to insure full bagger indicator is not clogged.
- The air passage hole must be clear of debris. Gently
insert a small twig or wire into pas sage way to clear.
• Your bagger is equipped with a full bagger indicator.
Movement of the wheel increases as the bags fill. The wheel
will be spinning fastest just before the bags fill completely.
When the wheel stops, it indicates that the bags are full and
the chutes have become clogged.
NOTE: To help prevent clogging of chutes, check/empty bags
when the wheel is spinning fast. Experience will teach you
the best time to empty the bags. Care should be taken not
to damage the parts and that the wheel spins freely at the
beginning of each use.
• 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. Raise the seat, 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
• For best results mower blades must be kept sharp.
Replace bent or damaged blades.
• See instructions in the mower Owner's Manual.
Storage
When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of time, clean it
thoroughly, remove all dirt, grass, leaves, etc. Store in a clean,
dry place.
SAFETY ............................................................. 4
ASSEMBLY ....................................................... 5
REPAIR PARTS ................................................. 8
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