Operator's Manual

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As the bagger fills, extra weight is added to the
back of the machine. If you stop and start
suddenly on hills, you may lose steering control or
the machine may tip.
• Do not start or stop suddenly when going uphill
or downhill. Avoid uphill starts.
• If you do stop the machine when going uphill,
disengage the PTO. Then back down the hill
using a slow speed.
• Do not change speeds or stop on slopes.
Caution
Bagging Long Grass
Excessively long grass is heavy and may not be propelled
completely into the bagger. If this happens, the tube and
blower assembly may plug.
Bagging Wet Grass
If possible, always try to cut grass when it is dry. Wet
grass can cause plugging.
Reducing Plugging
To avoid plugging the bagging system, reduce ground
speed and mow the grass at a high height-of-cut, then
lower the mower to your normal cutting height and repeat
the bagging process.
Signs of Plugging
As you are bagging, a small amount of grass clippings
normally blow out the front of the mower. An excessive
amount of clipping blow-out indicates that the bagger is
full or the tube is plugged.
Bagging Blades
In most mowing conditions, improved bagging
performance can be achieved by using bagging blades
(high lift). Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for the
proper blades for different mowing conditions.
Curb Climbing and Loading
Always lift the deck to the highest position when loading
the machine on trailers or ascending/descending a curb.
Leaving the mower in a lower position can cause damage
to mower baffles while loading and going over a curb. If a
curb is higher than 6 inches (152 mm), cross it at a sharp
angle with the deck fully raised. Use extreme caution
when loading onto a trailer.