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Section 4
4. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean fuel at the end of
every day of operation.
5. Check the tire pressure. Inflate tires if necessary.
4.10 HOPPER/SIDE DISCHARGE
OPERATION
A control lever located on the left side of the tractor
selects either hopper discharge or side discharge to the
outside. When the lever is placed in the hopper position
(Figure 4-9), the side discharge is covered and the hopper
discharge is opened. When the lever is placed in the side
discharge position (Figure 4-10), the hopper discharge is
covered and the side discharge is opened.
-NOTE-
If the control lever sticks, push the release lever to
free it.
Grass Catching Operation
Never leave grass clippings in the hopper after
mowing. Wet or damp clippings will generate heat
as they decompose which may cause spontaneous
combustion to occur.
1. Place the hopper/side discharge control lever in the
hopper discharge position (Figure 4-9).
2. With the hopper lowered, engage the deck drive.
When the deck drive is engaged, the grass delivery
spout, which is designed to distribute the grass
clippings through the inside of the hopper, will begin
to oscillate. If the spout does not oscillate, do not use
the grass catcher. Use the side discharge and then
have the oscillating spout system repaired.
-NOTE-
The mower has an interlock switch that will
prevent the mower from starting if the hopper is
in the raised position. This interlock switch will
also shut the engine off if the hopper is raised
while the engine is running and the deck drive is
engaged.
3. Proceed to mow the lawn until the hopper is full. If
your mower is not equipped with the optional hopper
full alarm to tell you when the hopper is full, check
the hopper frequently when first using the grass
catcher. After operating with the grass catcher for
awhile, experience will tell you when the hopper is
full.
4. When dumping the hopper into a disposal area:
CAUTION:
Figure 4-9 Hopper Operation Position
Figure 4-10 Side Discharge Operation Position
Release Lever in This
Position for Hopper Discharge
Release Lever in This
Position for Side Disharge
WARNING:
Never operate the grass catcher with the
hopper back door open. Objects can be
thrown out the spout of the hopper with a
force that can cause injury to bystanders or
property damage.
A.Disengage the deck drive.