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Lower Chute Latches 9. Support Assembly 10. Bolts 11. Retainer, Spring Follow the mower operation instructions in your tractor owner's manual. Be sure mower is properly leveled for best mower performance. When operating your grass catcher on a lawn where grass and leaf bagging equipment has not been used, you are picking up thatch and debris that has accumulated for long periods of time. The amount collected and the total time of operation may be greater than you will experience with regular use of your grass catcher. · Always run throttle at full speed when bagging. · Select a gear low enough to give good mower cutting performance, good quality cut and good bagging performance. NOTE: It may be necessary to overlap width of cut to suit your conditions. · If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice. The first time relatively high, the second time to desired height. · Use left hand side of mower for trimming. · Plastic trash bags can be inserted inside grass catcher containers for ease of debris disposal. To remove the plastic trash bags when full: a. Disengage blades, shift into neutral, engage the parking brake and stop the engine. b. Raise seat. Unlatch and raise cover. c. Remove one container at a time by grasping container handles and pulling toward the rear, off of the tube rails. d. With the container resting on the ground, close and secure the top of the plastic lawn bag. e. Tip the container on its side and slide the filled bag from the container. f. Install a new plastic lawn bag with the edges of the bag draped over upper lip of the container. g. Repeat for other containers. h. Reinstall containers making sure right container overlaps left container at center supports. j. Close cover and secure latches over center support tubes. · Avoid cutting wet grass or in the morning while the dew is still heavy. Grass clippings collected under these conditions tend to be sticky and adhere to the walls of the flow path causing clogging. · Your bagger is equipped with a full bagger indicator. Movement of the wheel increases as the bags fill. The wheel will be spinning fastest just before the bags fill completely. When the wheel stops, it indicates that the bags are full and the chutes have become clogged. NOTE: To help prevent clogging of chutes, check/empty bags when the wheel is spinning fast. Experience will teach you the best time to empty the bags. · Care should be taken not to damage the parts and that the wheel spins freely at the beginning of each use. · If the grass catcher fails to pick up cut grass or leaves, it is an indication that clogging has occurred in the system or that the grass catcher containers are full. Usually this is indicated by the stopped movement of the full bagger indicator. a. Disengage blades, shift into neutral, engage the parking brake and stop the engine. - Raise seat. Unlatch and raise cover. - Slide out containers and dispose of clippings . - Replace containers, close cover, and latch. b. Unlatch chutes and check for clogging. - Remove all debris in chutes. - Reassemble and latch chutes c. Check to insure full bagger indicator has not become clogged. - The air passage hole must be clear of debris. Gently insert a small twig or wire into passageway to clear. CAUTION · Do not operate mower with grass catcher partially installed. · Disengage blades and stop engine before leaving tractor seat to empty containers, unclogging chutes, etc. · Close cover before starting. · Disengage mower when crossing driveways or gravel surfaces and other areas where thrown objects could be a hazard. · Do not attempt to vacuum up cans or other potentially hazardous projectiles. Container Top Continer Bottom Upper Chute Lower Chute Cover B SUPPORT ASSEMBLY Compare the drawbar illustrations to the drawbar located at the rear of your tractor. a. Slide support assembly onto drawbar bolts (1) first, then, pivot backwards inserting pin (2) into drawbar pin hole. b. Be sure support assembly is seated properly, then secure with retainer spring (3). C D COVER ASSEMBLY (1) TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (2) NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting cover assembly to tractor. a. Lift cover and align cover bracket with support assembly. b. Slide cover assembly down onto the support assembly. CONTAINER ASSEMBLY a. Place bottom half (1) inside of top half (2). b. Place one foot inside bottom half and lift top half to meet bottom half. c. Press halves tightly together while lifting top to lock into place as shown. IMPORTANT: BEFORE LOCKING THE TABS (3), HOOKED EDGES ON BOTH HALVES MUST OVERLAP TO FORM SEAL AS SHOWN IN INSET. d. Repeat for other containers. ASSEMBLY CHECK: Squeeze sides of lower half of container and check that there is no gap between upper and lower halves. If a gap appears, unlock tabs to separate container halves and repeat instructions above. E F CONTAINER MOUNTING a. Install one container to left side first (1). Install another container to center position (2) and last to right position (3). NOTE: Left edge of right container should always overlap right edge of left container at center supports (4). b. Close cover and lock latch handles (5) over center support tubes (4). ATTACH LOWER CHUTE a. Raise and hold deflector shield (1) in upright position. b. Place slot in lower chute over tab (2) on mower deck and position lower chute over deck opening as shown. c. Hook rear latch (3) into flange hole on back of mower deck. d. Hook front latch (4) into tab hole on front of mower deck. CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield (1) from mower. Raise and hold shield when attaching lower chute and allow it to rest on chute while in operation. G UPPER CHUTE a. Lower mower to its lowest cutting position. b. Assemble upper chute (1) by inserting curved end into hole in back of cover (2). c. Push in and turn upper chute until it is in line with lower chute (3). d. Align the bosses (4) on lower chute with alignment slots (4) on upper chute and slide together. e. Secure with rubber latch (5) by hooking hole in latch over latch pin (6). 4 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. · Before each use check for loose fasteners. · Clean unit thoroughly after each use. BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades. · See BLADE CARE instructions in your tractor owner's manual. CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: · Depress clutch brake pedal fully and set parking brake. · Place gearshift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position. · Place clutch control in "DISENGAGED" position. · Turn ignition key to "OFF" position. · Make sure blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. · Disconnect spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. CAUTION: Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. · Replace faulty silencers. · Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance. · On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one blade can cause other blades to rotate. III. OPERATION · Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. · Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. · Before attempting to start the engine, disengage all blade attachment clutches and shift into neutral. · Do not use on slopes of more than 5°. · Remember there is no such thing as a "safe" slope. Travel on grass slopes requires particular care. To guard against overturning; - do not stop or start suddenly when going up or downhill; - engage clutch slowly, always keep machine in gear, especially when traveling downhill; - machine speeds should be kept low on slopes and during tight turns; - stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden hazards; - never mow across the face of the slope, unless the lawnmower is designed for this purpose. · Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment. - Use only approved drawbar hitch points. - Limit loads to those you can safely control. - Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing. - Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when suggested in the instruction handbook. · Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways. · Stop the blades from rotating before crossing surfaces other than grass. · When using any attachments, never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the machine while in operation. · Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards, shields or without safety protective devices in place. · Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury. · Before leaving the operator's position: - disengage the power take-off and lower the attachments; - change into neutral and set the parking brake; - stop the engine and remove the key. · Disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine, and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) or remove the ignition key - before cleaning blockages or unclogging chute; - before checking, cleaning or working on the lawnmower; - after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the equipment; - if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately). · Disengage drive to attachments when transporting or not in use. · Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment - before refueling; - before removing the grass catcher; - before making height adjustment unless adjustment can be made from the operator's position. · Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out and, if the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing. STORAGE When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grass, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry place. CAUTION: 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. SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. I. TRAINING · Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. · Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the instructions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. · Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby. · Keep in ...