Ariens 892025 Owner/Operator And Parts Manual page 19

EMPTYING GRASS BAGGER BASKETS
If bagger stops picking up grass clippings, grass bagger
baskets may be full.
WARNING: NEVER open cover assembly while
the engine is running and the PTO is engaged.
ALWAYS shut off engine prior to emptying grass
bagger baskets.
To empty grass bagger baskets:
1. Disengage PTO, stop engine, and remove ignition
key. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving
operator's position.
2. Open cover and remove the prop-rod from the
clamp towards the back of the hood. Insert the end
of the prop-rod through the first hole in the brace of
the frame (figure 24).
3. Remove each grass bagger basket from cover
assembly (figure 25).
Prop-Rod
4. Empty the grass from each grass bagger basket.
5. Install grass bagger basket back on cover
assembly.
6. Close cover.
Clamp
Figure 24
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Item Description
1 Blower Assembly
19 Hose
UNCLOGGING BAGGER
WARNING: MOVING PARTS can cut or
amputate body parts.
NEVER attempt to clear blower 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 or impeller.
WARNING: PINCH POINT! Use extreme
caution when unclogging blower assembly.
Impeller can cut or pinch your hand, even when
not in operation. Wear sturdy gloves when
working near impeller.
If hose or blower assembly gets clogged, stop forward
motion and allow unit to clear itself. If unit will not clear
itself, unclog the hose and/or blower assembly manually
as instructed below.
1. Stop engine and remove ignition key. Wait for all
moving parts to stop.
2. Loosen hose clamp and remove hose (figure 25).
WARNING: Blades rotate when impeller rotates.
Impeller rotates when blades rotate. Block
blades to prevent rotation before proceeding.
3. Remove grass from hose and blower assembly.
4. Install hose and tighten hose clamp.
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Item Description
20 Cover Assembly
22 Hose Clamp
Figure 25
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