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will increase horsepower requirements.
more than 2” of grass length with each mowing.
D. While seated in the operator’s seat, move Bagger
Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s manual
and the mower’s operator’s manual should operate this
machine.
PTO switch to the on position. With the PTO
control levers of the mower.
assembly engaged, you can proceed to operate the
A. Perform BEFORE EACH USE the maintenance list
and PTO assembly, then, engage the parking brake and
turn the mower off. Check upper and lower hoses for any
clogs.
speed of up to approximately 4 mph, but thick, heavy
deck.
damp conditions will require reduced ground speed.
NOTE: If the collection system does not appear to be
collecting the grass clippings, disengage the deck
* Wet grass and leaves will decrease effectiveness and
* Mow at higher cutting heights- Remove and mulch no
General Safety
* Mow with sharp blades- A sharp blade cuts cleaner.
the mowing conditions such as type and height of turf
B. Start mower.
C. With the mower at high idle speed, engage the mower
To obtain the maximum effectiveness from your
collection system, the tips listed below should be
followed:
* Watch your speed- Normal conditions will allow a
Operation And Tips On Mowing
referenced in Section IV.
the grass blade length at any given time.)
(Experts recommend not cutting off more than 1/3 of
* Remember that horsepower requirements will vary with
terrain is flat or hilly, etc.
* Mow twice, at different height settings, (high, then low),
grass, moisture content, amount of leaves, whether the
if grass is extra tall.
SECTION III
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
switch to the off position.
Unloading The Collection System
NOTE: To determine when the collection bags are full,
follow the following steps:
B. Disengage the mower deck.
A. To disengage the PTO assembly, move Bagger PTO
Disengagement Of The PTO Assembly
WARNING: The PTO assembly blades will continue to
spin. DO NOT TOUCH the PTO assembly, pulleys, or
the belt until the tractor is turned off. DO NOT adjust the
belt tension until the mower is turned off. Refer to the
Belt Installation section of the manual.
A. Stop the forward movement of the mower.
sharpen blades while still attached to the mower.
objects, such as wire or steel strapping bands, are
necessary to sharpen the blades, remove the blades
E. Once the parking brake has been engaged, then and
only then, walk behind the mower and check the
collection bags by first unhooking the rubber strap
with S-hook that secures the plastic top, then lift the
plastic hood. Load in bags should not exceed the
height of the installed bag.
G. Slide empty bags back onto the frame and secure
plastic top with the rubber strap with S-hook.
F. To remove the bags from the frame, slide bags out
and turn bags over to deposit clippings.
D. Engage the parking brake.
MAINTENANCE
Before each use:
1. Check blades and spindles to be sure that no foreign
2. Inspect blades for wear. Replace if necessary. If it is
SECTION IV
from the spindles before sharpening. DO NOT
Maintenance Checklist
C. Disengage the PTO assembly.
wrapped around them.
NOTE: Do not allow collection bags to become over-
filled as potential damage may occur to your
equipment. Also, be sure to clean the hood screen as
needed.
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