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111782_0910 4-1
OPERATION
Vacuum pickup and collection
Follow normal tractor and mower deck start-up and operating
procedures as described in the tractor and deck owner's manuals.
NOTE: Refer to the Accessing the engine compartment section
for more detailed information.
The blower assembly for the catcher is directly belt driven by
the right-hand deck spindle, therefore, the deck and blower
assembly will operate when the mower deck lever is engaged
into the mow position. To stop the deck and blower assembly,
place the PTO lever in the disengaged (OFF) position.
Proceed to mow in the normal manner. The tube is made of a
clear material which allows the operator to see when grass is
starting to clog the tube. When this occurs either the hopper is
full and needs dumped or the tube is clogged and needs cleaned
out.
When the box is full, move the PTO lever to the disengaged
(OFF) position. Then drive the machine to the unloading area.
It is best that the catcher box be unloaded before the blower
and tube areas become clogged. If clogging occurs, it will be
necessary to clean the blower and tube areas of all material
before starting to mow again.
WARNING: Make certain the engine is turned off, the
park brake is engaged and the ignition key is removed
from the ignition switch before cleaning the blower
and chute areas.
WARNING: Never place hands or feet into the blower
housing spout. There is an impeller located inside the
housing that will cause severe injury. Use a probe to
clean debris from spout.
WARNING: Never engage mower deck unless the
catcher box is installed and the door is closed. Also,
the transfer tube assembly must be in place on the
blower outlet and the box assembly and the bungee
cord is connected. Figure 3-4 and Figure 3-5
Unloading
WARNING: Make certain the PTO lever is in the dis-
engaged (OFF) position before unloading.
Use the following procedure to operate the dumping
mechanism:
1. Park the unit on a level surface, shut the engine off and
place the park brake lever in the park brake position.
2. Pull the dump handle towards the operator’s seat. While
holding the handle, move the handle upward. The catcher
box door will swing upward and the box will rotate
downward. The box will dump it’s contents.
3. Once the box is empty, return the box to the catching
position. With the handle in the “open” position, pull the
handle downward until it stops. Move the handle to the
“closed” position. Figure 4-3 and Figure 4-4
NOTE: If you do not hold the handle towards the mower
as you pull the handle downward, the latch will not lock
and the box can unexpectedly release the clippings.
Figure 4-1
Figure 4-2
Dump
handle
Catcher shown in
dumping position