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Inspecting the Mower Blades
and Baffles
1. Inspect the mower blades and baffles regularly and
whenever a blade strikes a foreign object.
2. If blades or baffles are badly worn or damaged, install
new blades or baffles. Refer to your mower operator's
manual for complete blade maintenance.
Storage
1. Clean the bagger attachment. Refer to Cleaning the
Bagger Attachment on page 22.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Abnormal vibration.
Reduced bagging performance.
2. Inspect the bagger attachment for damage. Refer to
Inspecting the Bagger Attachment on page 22.
3. Make sure the bagger is empty and thoroughly dry.
4. Check the belt for wear or cracks.
5. Store the machine in a clean, dry place, out of direct
sunlight. If you must store the machine outside, cover it
with a weatherproof cover. This protects the plastic
parts and extends the life of the machine.
Possible Causes
1.
Cutting blade(s) is/are bent or
unbalanced.
2.
Blade mounting bolt is loose.
3.
Loose bagger pulley or pulley
assembly.
4.
Bagger belt is worn or
damaged.
5. Bagger impeller is out of
balance.
6. Blade interferes with mower
baffles.
1. Low engine speed.
2. Plugged fan screen.
3. Loose bagger belt.
4. Broken seal between hopper
and rear door.
5. A plugged boot.
6. Improper seal around the upper
tube going into the hopper.
7. Full hopper.
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Corrective Action
1.
Install new cutting blade(s).
2.
Tighten blade mounting bolt.
3.
Tighten the appropriate
pulley.
4.
Replace the bagger belt.
5. Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
6. Do not use machine. Replace
bent blades and/or baffles.
1. Always operate the bagger at
full throttle.
2. Remove debris, leaves or grass
clippings from the fan screen.
3. Tighten the bagger belt.
4. Ensure the rear door is latched.
5. Locate and remove plugged
debris.
6. Ensure that there is a good
seal at hopper.
7. Empty hopper.
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