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WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand the entire Safety section before
proceeding.
CAUTION: Do not tow anything with the hitch
when the bagger is installed.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check bagger parts for wear, deterioration, or
damage. Replace ONLY with Ariens/Gravely
original service parts before operating.
2. Make sure the cast iron weight is installed.
3. Ensure all hardware is tight.
4. Remove any grass buildup from bagger parts.
5. Ensure hose is fastened securely on boot
assembly.
6. Ensure grass bagger baskets are installed, and the
bagger cover is closed and securely latched.
OPERATING THE BAGGER
Starting
1. Start engine and engage PTO (see unit's
Operator's Manual).
2. Set throttle to full.
3. Set mower deck height.
4. Choose a slow ground speed.
Shutting Off
WARNING: Lower attachment, stop engine, and
remove key to prevent unauthorized use. DO
NOT park on slopes.
1. Allow the mower blades to run for at least 30
seconds to clear boot assembly and hose of debris.
2. Disengage PTO.
3. Shut off unit (see unit's Operator's Manual).
OPERATION
AIRFLOW INDICATOR (FIGURE 19)
When the airflow indicator is pointed straight up, the air is
restricted which indicates one or more possible
problems:
• The grass bagger baskets are full and need to be
emptied. See Emptying Mesh Bags on page 16.
• There is a clog in the bagger. See Unclogging
Bagger on page 17.
When the airflow indicator is facing forward, the air is
unrestricted indicating that the grass bagger baskets are
not full and there are no clogs in the bagger.
Airflow
Restricted
EMPTYING MESH BAGS
If bagger stops picking up grass clippings, the mesh bags
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 mesh
bags.
To empty grass bags:
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 hole in the brace of the
frame (figure 20).
3. Remove each mesh bag from bagger frame.
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Airflow
Indicator
Airflow
Unrestricted
Figure 19
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