Operator's Manual

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Maintenance
Important
If the machine is on a slope and set the parking brake to prevent the machine from slowly rolling.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
Each Use • Hood screen—clean
First 8 Hours
• Bagger—inspect
• Bagger belt—check and adjust
25 Hours
• Bagger belt—check and adjust
• Bagger idler arm—grease
40 Hours • Blower liner—inspect
100 Hours • Bagger—inspect
Storage Service
• Belt—check for wear/cracks
• Bagger—inspect
• Bagger—clean
Note: Determine the left and right side of the machine from the normal operating position.
Cleaning the Hood Screen
The screen needs to be cleaned before each use. In wet
grass it will need to be cleaned more often.
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. Open the bagger and hold the bagger hood open.
4. Clean the debris from the screen.
5. Close the bagger hood.
Cleaning the Bagger
The bagger needs to be cleaned as needed when debris is
observed and at storage.
1. Wash the inside and outside of the bagger hood, tube,
and the underside of the mower. Use a mild
automotive detergent to remove dirt.
2. Make sure you remove matted grass from all parts.
3. After washing all parts, let them dry thoroughly.
Note: With all parts installed, start and run the machine
for a minute to assist in drying.
Checking and Adjusting the
Bagger Belt Tension
Check the bagger belt tension after the first 8 hours of use.
Check the bagger belt tension every 25 hours.
Important Make sure to inspect the belt and check the
spring length after the first 8 hours of use.
Note: When checking the belt tension, the spring length
needs to be between 4 inches and 4–3/4 inches (102 and
121 mm) (Fig. 43).
Important Adjust the bagger belt if the spring length
is 4 inches (102 mm) or less.
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.