Operator's Manual

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8. Lower the bagger hood over the bags (Fig. 27).
9. Latch the bagger hood (Fig. 28).
Clearing Obstructions From
the Bagger System
Danger
When the bagger is in operation, the blower can
be rotating and cut off or injure hands.
• Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing and
inspecting the blower, and before unclogging
the chute, turn off the engine and wait for all
moving parts to stop. Remove the key.
• Use a stick, not your hands, to remove an
obstruction from the blower and tube.
• Keep face, hands, feet, and any other part of
your body or clothing away from concealed,
moving, or rotating parts.
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Turn off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Empty the bags.
4. Remove the knobs and then the tube from the blower
assembly (Fig. 36).
5. Remove the tube from the bagger hood (Fig. 37).
6. Using a stick or similar object, not your hands, to
remove and clear the obstruction from the tube
assembly.
Note: In most cases, the debris can be shaken out of the
tube.
7. If the blower assembly is plugged, unlatch the bagger
blower assembly and swing it open (Fig. 31).
8. Using 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.
Transporting Machines
Do not leave grass or debris in the bagger while
transporting the machine.
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.
Warning
Operating and Bagging 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 blower assembly and bagging tube.
Cutting Height
For optimum bagging performance, set the deck
height–of–cut to remove no more that 2 to 3 inches
(51 to 76 mm) or 1/3 of the grass height, whichever is
less. Cutting off more than this will reduce the capacity of
the vacuum system.
Cutting Frequency
Cut the grass often, especially when it grows rapidly. You
will have to cut your grass twice if it gets excessively long
Refer to Bagging Long Grass on page 26.
Cutting Technique
For best lawn appearance, be sure to slightly overlap the
mower into the previously cut area. This helps reduce the
load on the engine and reduces the chance of plugging the
blower assembly and tube.
Bagging Speed
The bagging system may plug if you drive too fast and the
engine speed gets too slow. On hills it may be necessary to
slow the machines ground speed. Mow down hill
whenever possible.