Craftsman ZTS 7500 Operator's Manual page 4

BEFORE OPERATION
Clear the lawn of all sticks, stones, wire and other debris
which may be caught or thrown by the mower blades.
Check grass condition. If wet, wait until later in the day.
If grass is wet, the grass catcher is likely to become
plugged.
For efficient bagging, air circulation under the
mower deck, through the chute and into the bag is
very important.
For this reason, BEFORE YOU BEGIN MOWING you
should make certain the underside of the mower and
the underside of the catcher lid are free from grass and
debris.
Make sure that there is a snug fit between mower deck,
blower housing, tubes, and hopper.
MOWING WITH THE BAGGER
Always operate with throttle at full speed when mowing.
Grass should be cut often, but not too short. If grass is
too long or lush it may be necessary to keep ground
speed to a minimum or to cut only half the width of the
mower to prevent clogging. If grass is long, operate with
mower in high cutting position for first pass, cutting again
in a lower position on a second pass.
Do not open the cover with mower engaged.
If a large amount of cut grass is spilling out from under
deck, the tube may be plugged or the bags may be full--
discontinue mowing, stop the rider, disengage the PTO,
shut off the engine and then empty the bagger or clear
the tube.
REQUIRED ACCESSORIES
A front-mounted weight of 32 Ibs. is required when using
this rear-mounted grass catcher. Never operate mower
on slopes greater than 10°.
AFTER OPERATION
Remove any debris from the the screen on the underside
of the hopper lid. Note: The lid screen can be partially
removed for easier cleaning and should be cleaned regu-
larly.
The discharge tubes should be removed for cleaning.
_, WARNING: Inspect the grass bags for wear or
hole damage before and after each use. Debris
can fly through holes during operation.
CAUTION
WARNING
ALWAYS shut off the unit. Disengage the PTO,
and allow all moving parts to stop BEFORE
disconnecting or clearing tube, or emptying
catcher.
Before leaving the operator's position for any
reason, engage the parking brake, disengage the
PTO, stop the engine and remove the key.
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, rider and
mower free of grass, leaves and excess grease.
Do not stop or park rider over dry leaves, grass or
combustible materials.
Do not leave grass in bagger containers. Empty
containers after each use and before storing.
Failure to do so may result in spontaneous
combustion which could develop into a fire.
STORING THE GRASS BAGGER
Clean the grass bagger thoroughly using a mild deter-
gent (other products may damage the tube). Remove
any debris from the the screen on the underside of the
lid.
If paint has been scratched on metal parts, touch up with
paint, or apply a thin film of oil to prevent corrosion.
Store in a dry area. Dry thoroughly before storing for a
long period of time. Always store away from moisture.