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Before Operation
Clear the lawn of all sticks, stones, wire and other
debris which may be caught or thrown by the mower
blades.
Check grass condition. If wet, wait until later in the
day. If grass is wet, the grass catcher is likely to
become plugged.
For efficient bagging, air circulation under the
mower deck, through the chute and into the bag
is very important.
For this reason, BEFORE YOU BEGIN MOWING you
should make certain the underside of the mower and
the underside of the catcher lid are free from grass
and debris.
Make sure that there is a snug fit between mower
deck, blower housing, tubes, and grass catcher cover.
Mowing with the Catcher
Always operate with throttle at full speed when
mowing.
Grass should be cut often, and not too short. If grass
is too long or lush it may be necessary to keep
ground speed to a minimum or to cut only half the
width of the mower to prevent clogging. If grass is
long, operate with mower in high cutting position for
first pass, cutting again in a lower position on a
second pass.
Do not open the cover with mower engaged.
If a large amount of cut grass is spilling out from
under deck, the tube may be plugged or the bags
may be full— discontinue mowing, stop the unit,
disengage the PTO, shut off the engine and then
empty the catcher or clear the tube.
WARNING
ALWAYS shut off the tractor. Disengage the
PTO, and allow all moving parts to stop
BEFORE disconnecting or clearing tube, or
emptying catcher.
Before leaving the operator’s position for any
reason, engage the parking brake, disengage
the PTO, stop the engine and remove the key.
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, rider
and mower free of grass, leaves and excess
grease. Do not stop or park rider over dry
leaves, grass or combustible materials.
Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6% (10°).
After Operation
Remove any debris from the the screen on the
underside of the lid.
The blower housing and tube should be removed for
cleaning.
Inspect the grass bags for wear or damage. Make
sure that there is a snug fit between mower deck,
blower housing, tubes, and grass catcher cover.
Storing The Grass Catcher
Clean the grass catcher thoroughly using a mild
detergent (other products may damage the tube).
Remove any debris from the screen on the underside
of the lid.
If paint has been scratched on metal parts, touch up
with paint, or apply a thin film of oil to prevent
corrosion.
Store in a dry area. Dry thoroughly before storing for
a long period of time. Always store away from
moisture.
Do not leave grass in bagger containers.
Empty containers after each use and before
storing. Failure to do so may result in
spontaneous combustion which could develop
into a fire.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Before you begin operating the unit be certain
you have read all of the safety and operational
information of this instruction sheet, as well as
the Operator’s Manual for the tractor and any
other attachments.
Safety