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Operating Instructions
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3. Hook the bottom of the bag over the rear
bumper while lifting on the handle strap(s).
4. Tilt the catcher back to dump into the bag by
lifting on the catcher lift handle on the lower
front corner of the catcher with the one hand
while continuing to hold up on the bag
strap(s) with the other hand. Refer to photos
for positioning the bag and dumping.
Dumping Catcher into Dump Bag
5. Lower the catcher smoothly down to the normal
operating position. DO NOT allow the catcher
to drop down - the gas spring, that holds the
catcher in the raised position, is not a shock
absorber for lowering the catcher.
6. Close the door by holding the door handle.
The door will close smoothly with the assis-
tance of the gas springs. If the dampening
springs are not functioning properly, they
should be replaced to prevent the door from
slamming closed and possibly causing a pinch
point. (When using the optional 7.0 bushel
catcher, close the door by holding the door
handle with the left hand and releasing the
safety latch on the door hinge mechanism
with the right hand. The safety latch is re-
leased by pressing in on the top of the latch.)
Power Dump Option
When equipped with the optional power dump sys-
tem, the operator dumps the catcher while sitting in
the seat. A toggle switch operating a power ram is
used to raise and lower the catcher. The back door
automatically opens and closes during the dump
cycle.
Hold the toggle switch UP or DOWN to RAISE or
LOWER the catcher. When the catcher reaches the
full raised or lowered position, the power ram clutch
will make a ratcheting sound. Release the toggle
switch as soon as this sound is heard. DO NOT op-
erate the ram with the clutch ratcheting for an
extended time as this will cause extra wear on the
clutch mechanism.
NOTE: If grass tends to hang up in the catcher af-
ter raising the catcher with the power dump, “jiggle”
the steering levers and make the tractor bounce a lit-
tle to unstick the grass and make it slide out of the
catcher.
NOTE: With the power dump mechanism in the
normal operating position (catcher down), the
catcher can be manually raised for access to the
engine and the catcher can be manually dumped.
Catcher Lift/
Dump Handle
CAUTION
The operator should be in the seat and
bystanders stay clear when the power
dump is operating. The power dump is
used ONLY for tailgate dumping. Do not
attempt to use the optional dump bag or
any other bag with the power dump.