Operator's Manual

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4. Install the bags by sliding the bag frame hooks onto the
retaining brackets (Fig. 7).
5. Lower the bagger top onto the bags. Then push down
on both bag retainer handles until they lock on the bag
frame (Fig. 8).
Clearing Obstructions from the
Bagger
1. Stop the mower, shift into neutral, set the parking brake,
disengage the PTO, stop the engine, and remove the
ignition key. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Check the grass bags and empty them if they are full.
3. Remove and separate the discharge tube and chute from
the bagger top and mower. Using a stick or similar
object, carefully remove and clear the obstruction from
the mower, discharge tube, chute, and the bagger top.
4. After you remove the obstruction, install the complete
bagger system and resume operation.
Operating and Bagging Tips
Size
Remember that the mower is longer and wider with this
attachment installed. By turning too sharply in confined
places you may damage the attachment.
Trimming
Always trim with the left side of the mower. Do not trim
with the right side of the mower because you could damage
the bagger’s chute and discharge tube.
Cutting Height
Do not set the mower cutting height too low because long
grass surrounding the mower can prevent air from getting
under the mower and entering the bagging system. If
enough air doesn’t get under the mower, the bagging
system will plug.
Cutting Frequency
Cut the grass often, especially when it grows rapidly. You
will have to cut your grass twice if it gets excessively long
(refer to Bagging Long Grass, page 11).
Cutting Technique
For best lawn appearance, be sure to slightly overlap the
mower into the previously cut area. This helps reduce the
load on the engine and reduces the chance of plugging the
chute and discharge tube.
Using Bag Liners
Although not required, bags may be inserted into each grass
bag a liner to collect clippings and make disposal more
convenient (Fig. 17). If you use a bag liner, remove the
filled grass bag and close the top of the liner. Then pull the
liner out the grass bag or turn the bag upside down while
holding the handle on the bottom of the grass bag, allowing
the liner to slide out.
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Figure 17
1. Cloth grass bag 2. Bag (liner)
Bagging Speed
Most often you will bag with the mower throttle in the Fast
position and drive at a normal ground speed. However, in
extremely dry and dusty grass, you may want to slightly
reduce the throttle speed and increase the ground speed of
the mower. The bagging system may plug if you drive too
fast and the engine speed gets too slow. On hills it may be
necessary to slow the mower ground speed. This helps
maintain the engine speed and bagging efficiency. Mow
downhill whenever possible.