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Figure 1
1. Grass Basket Door
2. Grass Basket
3. Front hook
4. Mounting bracket
Removing the Grass Catcher
Warning
Without the grass deflector, bagger door or
complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place,
you and others are exposed to blade contact and
thrown debris. Contact with the rotating mower
blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or
death.
Never remove the grass deflector from the
mower because the grass deflector routes
material down toward the turf. If the grass
deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
Never put your hands or feet under the mower.
Never try to clear the discharge area or mower
blades unless you move the power take off
(PTO) to Off and rotate the ignition key to Off.
Also remove the key and pull the wire off of the
spark plug(s).
1. Remove and empty the grass basket.
2. Lower the grass deflector back into place.
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5. Front slot
6. Rear hook
7. Slot
8. Latch
Emptying the Grass Basket
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) to stop the mower
blades and release the traction drive or shift to neutral
as applicable for your mower.
2. Remove and empty the grass basket.
3. Reinstall the grass basket and resume operation.
Clearing Obstructions
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), park machine and
turn the ignition key to "OFF" to stop the engine.
Remove the key.
2. Remove the grass basket and empty it.
3. Carefully remove and clear the obstruction from the
mower.
4. Reinstall the grass basket and resume operation.
Operating Tips
1. Remember that the mower is wider with the grass
catcher installed. By turning too sharply in confined
places you may damage the grass catcher.
2. Do not trim with the right side of the mower because
you could damage the grass catcher.
3. When mowing rough or uneven terrain, use care to
avoid damaging the grass catcher against turf.
4. Air flow is required to cut grass and propel it into the
basket. Setting the height–of–cut too low, especially in
heavy or long grass, can restrict the air flow and plug
the mower or grass catcher.
5. To avoid plugging, double–cut the grass, first at a high
height–of–cut and then lower the mower to the desired
setting. Also, try to leave one side of the mower out of
the uncut grass, allowing air to be drawn into the
mower housing.
Maintenance
Inspecting the Grass Catcher
Inspect the grass catcher after the first ten hours of
operation and monthly thereafter.
1. Check the grass basket and door for damage. Replace
any damaged parts.
2. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws.
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