Operator's Manual

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As the bagger fills, extra weight is added to the
back of the machine. If you stop and start
suddenly on hills, you may lose steering control or
the machine may tip.
• Do not start or stop suddenly when going uphill
or downhill. Avoid uphill starts.
• If you do stop the machine when going uphill,
disengage the PTO. Then back down the hill
using a slow speed.
• Do not change speeds or stop on slopes.
Caution
Bagging Long Grass
Excessively long grass is heavy and may not be propelled
completely into the grass bags. If this happens, the
discharge tube and chute may plug. To avoid plugging the
bagging system, mow the grass at a high height of cut, then
lower the mower to your normal cutting height and repeat
the bagging process.
Bagging Wet Grass
Always try to cut grass when it is dry because your lawn
will have a neat appearance. If you must cut wet grass, use
the conventional side discharge feature of the mower.
Several hours later, when the clippings are dry, install the
complete bagger attachment and vacuum up the grass
clippings.
Signs of Plugging
As you are bagging, a small amount of grass clippings
normally blow out the front of the mower. An excessive
amount of clippings blowing out indicates that the bags are
full or the system is plugged.
Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After each use Clean the bagger
After the first 10
operating hours, and
monthly thereafter
Inspect the bagger
Storage Service
• Clean the bagger
• Inspect the bagger
• Paint chipped surfaces
Caution
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any
maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.