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8.
Lower the bagger hood over the bags.
9.
Latch the bagger hood.
Clearing Obstructions from
the Bagger System
WARNING
When the bagger is in operation, the blower
is rotating and can cut off or injure hands and
fingers.
• Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing,
and inspecting the blower, and before
unclogging the chute, shut off the engine,
wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove the key.
• Ensure that the rotation indicator stops.
• Use a stick, not your hands, to remove an
obstruction from the blower and tube.
• Keep your hands and feet away from
moving parts. Do not make adjustments
with the engine running.
1.
Disengage the PTO and engage the parking
brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Empty the bags.
4.
Unlatch the lower tube.
5.
Remove the tubes from the bagger.
6.
Use a stick or similar object to remove and clear
the obstruction from the tube assembly.
Note:
In most cases, the debris can be shaken
out of the tubes.
7.
If the blower assembly is plugged, unlatch the
bagger blower assembly, remove the belt, and
swing it open.
8.
Use a stick or similar object, not your hands,
to remove and clear the obstruction from the
blower assembly.
9.
Completely install the bagger system before you
resume mowing.
Removing the Bagger
WARNING
Components around the engine are hot if the
machine has been running. Touching hot
components can cause burns.
• Do not touch the engine hot components.
• Allow engine to cool before removing the
bagger.
1.
Disengage the PTO.
2.
Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake,
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to
stop before leaving the operating position.
3.
Unlatch the lower tube from the blower and
remove the tube from the blower assembly.
4.
Remove the tube from the bagger hood.
5.
Lower the mower deck to the lowest height-of-cut
position.
6.
Remove the knob that secures the belt cover to
the mower deck.
7.
Remove the blower belt from the mower-pulley
assembly.
8.
Open the blower assembly.
9.
Remove the blower assembly from the pivot
hole.
10.
If you are changing to side discharge mode,
ensure that the grass deflector is installed and
can be lowered into working position.
11.
Remove the hood and bag assembly.
Transporting the Machine
Do not leave grass or debris in the bagger while
transporting the machine.
DANGER
Transporting the machine with grass or debris
in the bagger can damage the machine.
Do not leave grass or debris in the bagger
while transporting the machine.
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