Operator's Manual

13
Checking for Full Collector
1. To determine when the collector is full, use the
following two methods.
A. Raise the gauge arm frequently (Fig. 22). If you feel
resistance, it indicates the collector is full and needs
to be emptied.
B. If grass is seen building up in the slots, on top of the
boot (Fig. 14), the collector is full and needs to be
emptied. This can also mean that you are mowing
too fast and the boot is beginning to plug.
m-5946
1
Figure 22
1. Gauge arm
Removing the Collector
2. Empty the collector; refer to Emptying the Quiet
Collector, page 11.
3. Disengage the mower PTO and set the parking brake.
4. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
5. Unlatch the tube assembly from the boot (Fig. 16).
6. Remove the tube assembly from the collector (Fig. 16).
7. Remove the boot from the mower and the grass
deflector (Fig. 14).
An uncovered discharge opening could allow the
lawn mower to throw objects in the operator’s or
bystander’s direction and result in serious injury.
Also, contact with the blade could occur.
Never operate the lawn mower unless you install a
grass deflector, a mulch plate, or discharge tubes
and bagger.
Warning
8. Remove the collector belt (Fig. 12).
9. Remove the clevis pin and hairpin cotter from the left
side of the collector (Fig. 11).
10. Unlatch the locking pin on the right–hand side of the
collector (Fig. 11).
11. Remove the collector from the quick hitch (Fig. 11).
Operating and Bagging Tips
Size
Remember that the tractor is longer and wider with this
attachment installed. By turning too sharply in confined
places you may damage the attachment.
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 collector’s blower and discharge tube.
Cutting Height
Do not set the mower cutting height too low because long
grass surrounding the mower can prevent air from getting
under the mower and entering the bagging system. If
enough air doesn’t get under the mower, the bagging
system will plug.
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, page 14).
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 and discharge tube.
Bagging Speed
Most often you will bag with the tractor throttle in the fast
position and drive at a normal ground speed. However, in
extremely dry and dusty grass, you may want to slightly
reduce throttle speed and increase ground speed of the
tractor. 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 tractor’s ground speed. This helps
maintain engine speed and bagging efficiency. Mow down
hill whenever possible.