Gravely 891006 Owner/Operator & Parts Manual page 13

Grass collection system
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EMPTYING MESH BAGS
If bagger stops picking up grass clippings, mesh bags
may be full.
To empty bags:
1. Disengage PTO, stop engine and remove ignition
key. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving
operator's position.
2. Empty the grass from each bag.
3. Clean out hose.
4. Close and latch receptacle.
Thumb Latch
Grass Bag
Blower Assembly
Figure 14
Receptacle
Inlet Adapter
3/8-16
Wing Nut
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. Lift thumb latch on inlet adapter and remove hose
(figure 14).
3. Remove hose from blower assembly.
NOTE: Perform steps 4 and 5 if clog is in the hose:
4. Remove clogged grass.
5. Reinstall hose.
NOTE: Perform steps 6 and 7 if clog is in blower
assembly.
WARNING: Blades rotate when impeller rotates.
Impeller rotates when blades rotate. Block
blades to prevent rotation before proceeding.
6. Clear grass from blower assembly.
7. Reinstall hose.
OPERATING TIPS
• 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.
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