Removal; Operation - Gravely Zoom Bagger Owner's And Operator's Manual

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand the entire Safety section before
proceeding.
1. Flip up thumb latch and remove bagger hose from
bagger cover assembly and bagger boot assembly
(see figure 18 on page 13).
2. Remove bagger boot assembly.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand the entire Safety section before
proceeding.
CAUTION: Do not tow anything with the hitch
when the bagger is installed.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check bagger parts for wear, deterioration, or
damage. Replace ONLY with Ariens/Gravely
original service parts before operating.
2. Make sure the cast iron weight is installed.
3. Ensure all hardware is tight.
4. Remove any grass buildup from bagger parts.
5. Ensure hose is fastened securely on boot
assembly.
6. Ensure grass bagger baskets are installed, and the
bagger cover is closed and securely latched.
OPERATING THE BAGGER
Starting
1. Start engine and engage PTO (see unit's
Operator's Manual).
2. Set throttle to full.
3. Set mower deck height.
4. Choose a slow ground speed.
Shutting Off
WARNING: Lower attachment, stop engine, and
remove key to prevent unauthorized use. DO
NOT park on slopes.
1. Allow the mower blades to run for at least 30
seconds to clear boot assembly and hose of debris.
2. Disengage PTO.
3. Shut off unit (see unit's Operator's Manual).

REMOVAL

3. Remove mesh bags (see figure 16 on page 13).
4. Remove bagger frame and cover assembly, bagger
strap and all mounting hardware. The receiver and
the front weight tray can remain on the unit for
further use.
5. Remove the cast iron weight from the front weight
tray.

OPERATION

AIRFLOW INDICATOR (FIGURE 19)
When the airflow indicator is pointed straight up, the air is
restricted which indicates one or more possible
problems:
• The grass bagger baskets are full and need to be
emptied. See Emptying Mesh Bags on page 14.
• There is a clog in the bagger. See Unclogging
Bagger on page 15.
When the airflow indicator is facing forward, the air is
unrestricted indicating that the grass bagger baskets are
not full and there are no clogs in the bagger.
Airflow
Restricted
EMPTYING MESH BAGS
If bagger stops picking up grass clippings, the mesh bags
may be full.
14
Airflow
Indicator
Airflow
Unrestricted
Figure 19