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Figure 36
1. Full bag tester handle
Emptying the Grass Bags
Be careful when lifting or handling a grass bag that is full.
To empty the grass bags:
1. Stop the tractor, set the parking brake, and disengage
the power take off (PTO). Stop the engine and remove
the ignition key.
2. Pull up on both bag retainer handles until they unlock
from the bag frame (Fig. 20). Open (raise) the bagger
top.
3. Compress debris into the bags. With both hands, lift up
on the bag and unhook it from the retaining bracket
(Fig. 19). Empty the bag. Repeat the procedure for the
other bag.
4. Install the bags by sliding the bag frame hooks onto the
retaining brackets (Fig. 19).
5. Lower the bagger top onto the bags. Then push down
on both bag retainer handles until they lock on the bag
frame (Fig. 20).
Clearing Obstructions from the
Bagger
1. Stop the tractor, shift into neutral, set the parking brake,
disengage the PTO, stop the engine, and remove the
ignition key. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Check the grass bags and empty them if they are full.
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3. Remove and separate the discharge tube and blower
from the bagger top and mower. Using a stick or similar
object, carefully remove and clear the obstruction from
the mower, discharge tube, blower, and the bagger top.
4. After you remove the obstruction, install the complete
bagger system and resume operation.
Operating and Bagging Tips
Size
Remember that the tractor is longer and wider with this
attachment installed. By turning too sharply in confined
places you may damage the attachment.
Trimming
Always trim with the left side of the mower. Do not trim
with the right side of the mower because you could damage
the bagger's blower and discharge tube.
Cutting Height
Do not set the mower cutting height too low because long
grass surrounding the mower can prevent air from getting
under the mower and entering the bagging system. If
enough air doesn't get under the mower, the bagging
system will plug.
Cutting Frequency
Cut the grass often, especially when it grows rapidly. You
will have to cut your grass twice if it gets excessively long
(refer to Bagging Long Grass, page 18).
Cutting Technique
For best lawn appearance, be sure to slightly overlap the
mower into the previously cut area. This helps reduce the
load on the engine and reduces the chance of plugging the
blower and discharge tube.
Using Bag Liners
Although not required, bags may be inserted into each cloth
grass bag as a liner to collect clippings and make disposal
more convenient (Fig. 37). If you use a bag liner, remove
the filled grass bag and close the top of the liner. Then pull
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