5. Install the bags by sliding the bag frame hooks
onto the retaining brackets ( Figure 46 ).
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Figure 46
1. Bag 3. Retaining bracket
2. Bagger frame 4. Bag-frame hook
6. Lower the bagger top onto the bags.
Clearing Obstructions from
the Bagger
1. Park the machine on a level surface and
disengage the blade control switch.
2. Move the motion control levers outward to the
neutral lock position, stop the engine, remove
the key , set the parking brake and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Check the grass bags and empty them if they
are full.
4. Separate the discharge tube and chute.
5. Remove the discharge tube and chute from the
bagger top and mower deck. Using a stick or
similar object, carefully remove and clear the
obstruction from the mower , discharge tube,
chute, and the bagger top.
6. After you remove the obstruction, install the
complete bagger system and resume operation.
Removing the Bagger
CAUTION
Failing to remove the front bagger weights
and operating the machine without the bagger
attachment may cause an unstable condition
which could result in a loss of control.
• Always remove the front weights when
removing the bagger attachment.
• If you remove the bagger attachment,
remove the front weights.
The bagger can be removed by repeating the Setup
sections from all installed bagger related kits in
reverse order . If weights are installed, always remove
the front bagger weights when removing the bagger
attachments.
Note: It is only necessary to remove the cutof f baf e
when installing a mulching kit.
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