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Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right side of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval
Each Use
10 Hours
40 Hours
Storage Service
Cleaning the Screen
The screen needs to be cleaned every 10 hours. In wet grass
it will need to be cleaned more often.
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Open the collector and hold the collector door open.
Refer to Holding the Collector Door Open on page 12.
4. Clean the debris from the screen.
5. Close the collector door.
Cleaning the Collector
The collector needs to be cleaned after each use.
1. Wash the inside and outside of the collector, upper tube,
middle tube, boot assembly and the underside of the
mower. Use a mild automotive detergent to remove dirt.
2. Make sure you remove matted grass from all parts.
3. After washing all parts, let them dry thoroughly.
Lubricating the Idler Arm
Lubricate the collector belt idler arms every 40 hours.
Maintenance Procedure
Screen—clean
Collector—clean
Collector—check belt tension
Collector—inspect
Collector idler arms—oil/lubricate
Collector idler arms—oil/lubricate
Belts—check for wear/cracks
Collector—belt tension
Collector—clean and inspect
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Inspecting the Collector
Inspect the collector attachment every 40 hours of
operation.
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, turn the ignition key to off and remove the key.
2. Check the upper tube, middle tube, and the boot
assembly. Replace these parts if they are cracked or
broken.
3. Check the collector and screens. Replace any parts that
are cracked or broken.
4. 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 mower operator's manual for complete
blade maintenance.
Storage
1. Clean the collector attachment. Refer to Cleaning
Obstructions from the Collector on page 13.
2. Inspect the collector attachment for damage. Refer to
Inspecting the Collector on page 15.
3. Make sure the collector is empty and thoroughly dry.
4. Check the belt for wear or cracks.
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