Note:
When grass is thick and lush, clippings
may collect on and around the
discharge tunnel plug. This may make
plug removal difficult. Clean plug
thoroughly after each use. Refer to
Cleaning, page 18.
Using Optional Grass Bag or
Side Discharge Chute
Selected models only
Occasionally you may wish to use the grass bag for
bagging extra long grass, lush grass or leaves.
1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
2. Ensure discharge door handle is fully forward
and pin is engaged in catch (Fig. 14).
3. A. INSTALLING BAG-- Slide hole in bag
frame onto retaining post on discharge tunnel
(Fig. 14). Set rear of bag frame onto support rod.
B. INSTALLING THE SIDE DISCHARGE
CHUTE -- Slide the hole in discharge chute
frame onto the retaining post on the discharge
tunnel (Fig. 34).
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Grass clippings and other objects can be
thrown from an open discharge tunnel.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Objects thrown with enough force could
cause serious personal injury or death to
operator or bystander.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Never open door on discharge tunnel when
engine is running unless the optional grass
bag, optional side discharge attachment or
discharge tunnel plug is securely installed.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• A worn grass bag could allow small stones
and other similar debris to be thrown in
operator's or bystander's direction.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Thrown objects can cause serious personal
injury or death to operator or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Check the grass bag frequently. If it is
damaged, install a new genuine TORt
replacement bag.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Thrown objects may result if discharge
door does not close completely.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Thrown objects can cause serious personal
injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• If discharge door cannot be closed because
grass clippings clog discharge area, stop
engine and gently move discharge door
handle back and forth until door can be
dosed completely. If door still cannot be
dosed, remove obstruction with a stick, not
your hand.
o
.
Pull discharge door handle forward until pin
clears catch and move handle rearward until pin
locks in bag notch (Fig. 15). Discharge door in
mower housing is now open.
EMPTYING BAG--Stop engine and wait for all
moving parts to stop. Lift discharge door handle
straight up and move it forward to engage the
locking pin with catch (Fig. 14). Grasp bag
frame handle and rear of bag and lift bag off
mower. Gradually tip bag lbrward to empty
clippings.
6. To reinstall bag, repeat steps 3-4.
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