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Cleaning the Bagger and
Bags
Service Interval: After each use
1.
Wash 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 first 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 35
1. Blower pulley
2. Blower in position (housing
portion removed for
illustrative purposes)
3. Drive pulley
(Figure
35).
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4. Mower deck
5. Idler/tension 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
35).
7.
Install the blower onto the blower support.
8.
Install the new belt around the mower-deck
pulley
(Figure
9.
Pull back on the spring loaded idler pulley and
install the belt onto the spring-loaded idler pulley
(Figure
35).
Inspecting the Bagger
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
After the first 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.
Tighten 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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