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SECTION III
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
General Safety
Only qualified people familiar with this operator's manual
and the mower's operator's manual should operate this
machine.
Operation & Tips On Mowing
PTO-X
A. Perform BEFORE EACH USE the maintenance list
referenced in Section IV.
B. Start mower.
C. With the mower at high idle speed, engage the mower
deck.
D. While seated in the operator's seat, move Bagger
PTO switch to the on position. With the PTO
assembly engaged, you can proceed to operate the
control levers of the mower.
Engine Drive
A. Perform BEFORE EACH USE the maintenance list
referenced in Section IV.
B. Start the engine/blower/blade assembly.
B. Start mower.
C. With the mower at high idle speed, engage the mower
deck.
D. Proceed to operate the control levers of the mower.
NOTE: If the collection system does not appear to be
collecting the grass clippings, disengage the deck
and Drive assembly, then, engage the parking brake and
turn the mower off. Check upper and lower hoses for any
clogs.
To obtain the maximum effectiveness from your
collection system, the tips listed below should be
followed:
* Watch your speed- Normal conditions will allow a
speed of up to approximately 4 mph, but thick, heavy
damp conditions will require reduced ground speed.
* Mow with sharp blades- A sharp blade cuts cleaner.
* Wet grass and leaves will decrease effectiveness and
will increase horsepower requirements.
* Mow at higher cutting heights- Remove and mulch no
more than 2" of grass length with each mowing.
(Experts recommend not cutting off more than 1/3 of
the grass blade length at any given time.)
* Mow twice, at different height settings, (high, then low),
if grass is extra tall.
* Remember that horsepower requirements will vary with
the mowing conditions such as type and height of turf
grass, moisture content, amount of leaves, whether the
terrain is flat or hilly, etc.
Disengagement Of The PTO Assembly
PTO-X
A. To disengage the PTO assembly, move PTO Rocker
Switch to the off position.
WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH the PTO assembly,
pulleys, or the belt until the tractor is turned off.
Unloading The Collection System
NOTE: Collection system blower will have an audible
change in tone when the collection system is full.
A. Stop the forward movement of the mower, engage the
parking brake.
B. Disengage the mower deck.
C. Disengage the
PTO Drive
Engine Drive
down to idle.
D. Once the parking brake has been engaged, then and
only then, walk behind the mower and check the
collection bags by first unhooking the rubber strap
with S-hook that secures the plastic top, then lift the
plastic hood. Load in bags should not exceed the
height of the installed bag.
E. To remove the bags from the frame, slide bags out
and turn bags over to deposit clippings.
F. Slide empty bags back onto the frame and secure
plastic top with the rubber strap with S-hook.
NOTE: Do not allow collection bags to become over-
filled as potential damage may occur to your
equipment. Also, be sure to clean the hood screen as
needed.
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