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4. Empty the grass from each mesh bag.
5. Install mesh bags back on bagger frame. Make
sure that the heat-resistant side of the mesh bags
face the unit.
6. Close cover.
UNCLOGGING BAGGER
WARNING: MOVING PARTS can cut or
amputate body parts.
NEVER attempt to clear boot assembly while
engine is running.
ALWAYS stop engine, remove key, and wait for
moving parts to stop.
Sharp edges can cut. Movement of parts can cut
off fingers or a hand. Wrap blade(s), wear sturdy
gloves and use extreme caution when working
near blades.
If hose or boot assembly become clogged, stop forward
motion and allow unit to clear itself. If unit will not clear
itself, unclog the hose and/or boot assembly manually as
instructed below.
1. Stop engine and remove ignition key. Wait for all
moving parts to stop.
2. Flip thumb latch and remove hose.
3. Remove grass from hose and boot assembly.
4. Install hose and secure with thumb latch.
OPERATING TIPS
IMPORTANT: DO NOT remove more than 1-1/4" (3.2
cm) of grass when bagging.
Figure 20
Clamp
• Cut grass when it is dry.
• Cut grass in two passes when cutting thick, long, or
wet grass. Make the first cut higher than desired.
Make the second cut at desired height.
• Always use full throttle when bagging.
• Adjust ground speed as needed to allow the bagger
to pick up debris.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand the entire Safety section before
proceeding.
Ariens/Gravely Dealers will provide any service or
adjustments which may be required to keep your unit
operating at peak efficiency.
Interval
Task
Check
counter
weight
Check
Hose
Check
mesh
bags
Each
Check
Use
Fasteners
Inspect
Bagger
Parts
Clean Unit Clear away debris in boot
SERVICING ENGINE AIR FILTER
(SOME MODELS)
1. Remove mesh bags.
2. Remove the bagger tube from the bagger cover
assembly.
3. Back off, but don't remove, the two 3/8-16 nyloc
flange nuts (16) until they are flush with the end of
the bolt. See Figure 15.
4. Remove the two bagger straps (6) from the bagger
frame (8) by removing the two .091 x 1.875 bow tie
cotter pins (25) and the six .515 x 1.625 x .250 flat
steel washers (22). The bagger straps can remain
fixed to the chassis. Let the straps lie on the unit.
17
Action
Ensure the cast iron weight
is installed and securely
fastened.
Ensure hose is securely
fastened to cover assembly and
boot assembly.
Ensure mesh bags are installed,
and bagger cover is closed and
securely latched.
Ensure all hardware is tight. Pay
special attention to the guards
and safety shields.
Inspect bagger parts for holes,
abrasions, or structural damage.
Replace any worn or damaged
parts with Ariens/Gravely service
parts.
assembly, in tube, and in cover
assembly.
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