Operator's Manual

Inspecting the Bagger

Inspect the bagger attachment after the first 8 hours of

operation and 100 hours thereafter.

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. Check the tube, blower assembly, and the bagger hood.

Replace these parts if they are cracked or broken.

4. Check the bags, bagger frame, and screen. Replace

any parts that are cracked, worn or broken.

5. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws.

Greasing the Blower

Grease the bagger belt idler arm every 25 hours (Fig. 53).

Grease the blower pivot after installing the blower into the

mounting hole (Fig. 53).

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Figure 53

1. Bagger idler arm 2. Grease fitting

Inspecting the Mower Blades

and Baffles

1. Inspect the mower blades and baffles regularly and

whenever a blade strikes a foreign object.

2. If blades or baffles are badly worn or damaged, install

new blades or baffles. Refer to your mower operator’s

manual for complete blade maintenance.

Installing Mower Blades

Note: 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.

1. Refer to the Operator’s Manual for more information.

Storage

1. Clean the bagger attachment. Refer to Cleaning the

Bagger on page 27.

2. Inspect the bagger attachment for damage. Refer to

Inspecting the Bagger on page 32.

3. Make sure the bags are empty and thoroughly dry.

4. Check the belt for wear or cracks.

5. Store the machine in a clean, dry place, out of direct

sunlight. If you must store the machine outside, cover

it with a weatherproof cover. This protects the plastic

parts and extends the life of the machine.