Cleaning the Bagger and
Bags
Service Interval : After each use
1. W ash the inside and outside of the bagger hood,
bags, tube, and the underside of the mower .
Note: Use a mild automotive detergent to
remove dirt.
2. Make sure that you remove matted grass from
all parts.
3. After washing all parts, let them dry thoroughly .
Note: With all parts installed, start and run the
machine for a minute to assist in drying.
Inspecting the Blower Belt
Service Interval : After the rst 8 hours
Every 25 hours
Check belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks or
any other damage. Replace damaged belts.
Replacing the Blower Belt
1. Remove the plastic belt cover .
2. Pull back on the spring-loaded idler pulley to
relieve the belt tension ( Figure 36 ).
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Figure 36
1. Blower pulley 4. Mower deck
2. Blower in position (housing
portion removed for
illustrative purposes)
5. Idler/tension pulley
3. Drive pulley 6. Blower belt
3. Remove the existing bagger belt from the
mower-deck pulley .
4. Remove the blower from the mower deck.
5. Remove the existing bagger belt from the blower
pulleys.
6. Install the new belt around the blower pulleys
( Figure 36 ).
7. Install the blower onto the blower support.
8. Install the new belt around the mower-deck
pulley ( Figure 36 ).
9. Pull back on the spring loaded idler pulley and
install the belt onto the spring-loaded idler pulley
( Figure 36 ).
Inspecting the Bagger
Service Interval : Every 100 hours
After the rst 8 hours
1. Check the upper tube, lower tube, bagger hood,
and the blower assembly .
Note: Replace these parts if they are cracked
or broken.
2. Check the bags, bagger frame, and screen.
Note: Replace any parts that are cracked or
broken.
3. T ighten all nuts bolts and screws.
Inspecting the Mower
Blades
1. Inspect the mower blades regularly and
whenever a blade strikes a foreign object.
2. If blades are badly worn or damaged, install new
blades; refer to your machine Operator's Manual
for complete blade maintenance.
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