FormNo.3399-578RevA
50inBagger
Zero-Turn-RadiusRidingMower
ModelNo.79395—SerialNo.316000001andUp
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealeror
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Contents
Introduction..................................................................1
Safety...........................................................................2
TowingSafety.........................................................2
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................3
Setup............................................................................4
1InstallingtheWeight..............................................5
2InstallingtheAttachmentMount.............................7
3InstallingtheLatchRod........................................10
4AssemblingtheBaggerTop...................................11
5InstallingtheBaggerTop......................................12
6InstallingtheChute..............................................12
7ConnectingwiththeDischargeTube......................14
Operation....................................................................15
EmptyingtheGrassBags.........................................15
ClearingObstructionsfromtheBagger.....................16
RemovingtheBagger..............................................16
UsingtheDrawBar................................................16
OperatingTips......................................................17
Maintenance.................................................................18
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................18
InspectingtheBaggerAttachment............................18
InspectingtheMowerBlades...................................18
CleaningtheBaggerAttachment..............................19
Storage........................................................................19
StoringtheBaggerAttachment.................................19
OriginalInstructions(EN)PrintedintheUSA.
AllRightsReserved
*3399-578*A
Safety
DANGER
Enginescanbecomehotwhentheyareoperating.
Severeburnscanoccurfromcontactinghot
surfaces.
Allowengines,especiallythemufer,tocoolbefore
touching.
DANGER
Debris,suchasleaves,grass,orbrushcancatch
re.Areintheengineareacancausepersonal
injuryandpropertydamage.
•Keeptheengineandmuferareafreeofdebris
accumulation.
•Takecarewhenopeningthebaggercoverto
keepdebrisfromfallingontotheengineand
muferarea.
•Allowthemachinetocoolbeforestoringit.
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationyoumustknow.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
withtheoperatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.
Thesecanchangetheoperatingcharacteristicsandthe
stabilityofthemachine.
•Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationsforadding
orremovingwheelweightsorcounterweightstoimprove
stability.
•Donotuseagrasscatcheronsteepslopes.Aheavy
grasscatchercouldcauselossofcontroloroverturnthe
machine.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto
travelintherecommendeddirectiononhillsides.Turf
conditionscanaffectthestabilityofthemachine.Use
extremecautionwhileoperatingneardrop-offs.
•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.Donot
makesuddenchangesinspeed,directionsorturning.
•Thegrasscatchercanobstructtheviewtotherear.Use
extracarewhenoperatinginreverse.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Donot
makeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,chockorblock
wheels,shutoffenginebeforeleavingtheoperator's
positionforanyreasonincludingemptyingthegrass
catcheroruncloggingthechute.
•Ifyouremovethegrasscatcher,besuretoinstallany
dischargedeectororguardthatmighthavebeen
removedtoinstallthegrasscatcher.Donotoperatethe
mowerwithouteithertheentiregrasscatcherorthegrass
deectorinplace.
•Stoptheenginebeforeremovingthegrasscatcheror
uncloggingthechute.
•Donotleavegrassingrasscatcherforextendedperiods
oftime.
•Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear,damage
anddeterioration,whichcouldexposemovingpartsor
allowobjectstobethrown.Frequentlycheckcomponents
andreplacewithmanufacturer'srecommendedparts,
whennecessary.
TowingSafety
•Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitchpoint.
•Followtheattachmentmanufacturer'srecommendation
forweightlimitsfortowedequipmentandtowingon
slopes.
•Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowedequipment.
•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmaycause
lossoftractionandlossofcontrol.Reducetowedweight
andslowdown.
•Stoppingdistanceincreaseswiththeweightofthetowed
load.Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.
•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearofthe
machine.
•Donottowaloadthatweighsmorethanthetowing
machine.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
109-6809
1.Crushinghazardofhand—donotremovethewholebaggerfromthemachine;openthebaggertopandthenremovethebag(s)
fromthebagger.Donotremovethebaggertopwhenitisclosed;openthebaggertopandthenremoveit.
131-4036
1.Themaximumdrawbar
pullis36kg(80lb).
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
110-6691
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—donotoperatewithoutthe
deector,dischargecover,orgrasscollectionsystemin
place.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
3
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
Bolt(3/8x1-1/4inches)
4
Locknut(3/8inch)
4
Weightmountingbracket,left
1
Weightmountingbracket,right1
Washers4
Weightbracket1
Bolt(3/8x1inch)
2
Flatweight1
Suitcaseweight
1
1
Keyedcrossbar1
Installtheweight.
Stabilizerbracket(For2015andnewer
models)
1
Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4inch)
2
Locknut(5/16inch)
4
Self-tappingscrew(5/16x3/4inch)
2
Bolt(5/16x1inch)
2
Pivotframe
1
Hairpincotter2
Rod2
Washer2
2
Draw-bardecal1
Installtheattachmentmount.
Latchrod1
3
Hairpincotter1
Installthelatchrod.
Baggertop1
4
Baggerscreen1
Assemblethebaggertop.
GrassBag
2
5
Upperbaggertube1
Installthebaggertop.
Chute
1
Knob1
Carriagebolt(5/16x1-3/8inches)
1
6
Flangenut(5/16inch)
1
Installthechute.
7
Dischargetube1
Connectwiththedischargetube.
4
1
InstallingtheWeight
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
4
Bolt(3/8x1-1/4inches)
4
Locknut(3/8inch)
1
Weightmountingbracket,left
1Weightmountingbracket,right
4Washers
1Weightbracket
2
Bolt(3/8x1inch)
1Flatweight
1
Suitcaseweight
1Keyedcrossbar
Procedure
Note:Thisprocedureisonlyformodelswithcontrollevers.
Steeringwheelmodelsdonotneedweightsinstalled.
CAUTION
Thebaggerchangestheweightdistributionofthe
machine.Operatingthemachinewithoutthefront
weightsmaycauseanunstableconditionwhich
couldresultinalossofcontrol.
Ensurethefrontweightsareproperlyinstalled
beforeoperatingthemachinewiththebagger
attachment.
1.Locatethefrontboltsontheundersideoftheframe
(Figure3andFigure4).
2.Removethe2bolts(3/8x1inch)and2locknuts(3/8
inch).Retainthelocknuts.
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Figure3
1.Front-rightcaster(castor
forkandwheelnotshown
forclarity)
3.Bolt(3/8x1inch)
2.Fronthole,rightside
4.Locknut(3/8inch)
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Figure4
1.Locknut(3/8inch)3.Frontleftcaster(castor
forkandwheelnotshown
forclarity)
2.Fronthole,leftside4.Bolt(3/8x1inch)
3.Locatetheleftandrightweight-mountingbracketsin
looseparts.
4.Installtheleftbrackettotheundersideoftheframe
using2bolts(3/8x1-1/4inches),2washersand2
locknuts(3/8inch)(Figure5).
Note:Onelocknutisfromloosepartsandtheother
isusedfromearlierremoval.
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Figure5
1.Locknut(3/8inch),existing5.Hole,existinginframe
2.Forwardhole,leftside
6.Washer
3.Frontleftcaster(castor
forkandwheelnotshown
forclarity)
7.Bolt(3/8x1-1/4inches)
4.Locknut(3/8inch),loose
parts
8.Leftmountingbracket
5.Ontherightsideofthemachine,installtheright
weight-mountingbracketasfollows:
•Formachineswithoutafootassistliftpedal,secure
thebracketusing2bolts(3/8x1-1/4inches),2
washersand2locknuts(3/8inch)(Figure6).
Note:Alocknutisfromloosepartsandtheother
isusedfromearlierremoval.
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3
4
5
6
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Figure6
1.Frontrightcaster(castor
forkandwheelnotshown
forclarity)
5.Bolt(3/8x1-1/4inches)
2.Forwardhole,rightside6.Washer
3.Locknut(3/8inch),existing7.Hole,existinginframe
4.Rightmountingbracket
8.Locknut(3/8inch),loose
parts
Note:Formachineswithafootassistliftpedal,
thewashersarenotused.
•Formachineswithafootassistliftpedal,Remove
theforwardfastenersinthefootassistliftpedal
bracketandsecurethebracketusing2boltsand2
locknuts(Figure7).
Note:Onelocknutisfromloosepartsandthe
otherisusedfromearlierremoval.
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Figure7
1.Frontrightcaster(castor
forkandwheelnotshown
forclarity)
5.Bolt(3/8x1-1/4inches)
2.Fronthole,rightside
6.Foot-assistliftpedal
bracket
3.Locknut(3/8inch),existing
7.Hole,existinginbracket
4.Rightmountingbracket
8.Locknut(3/8inch),loose
parts
6.Installtheweightbrackettothemountingbracketsby
aligningtheoutboardholesinthebracketwiththe
mountingbracketsinstalledpreviously(Figure8).
Note:Makesurethebracketiscenteredontheframe.
7.Securetheweightbracketwith2bolts(3/8x1inch)
and2locknuts(3/8inch)(Figure8).
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Figure8
1.Locknut(3/8inch)4.Bolt(3/8x1inch)
2.Weightbracket5.Rightmountingbracket
3.Leftmountingbracket
8.Installaatweighttotheweightbracketandmoveit
rearward,ushwiththebracket(Figure9).
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3
Figure9
1.Keyedcrossbar
3.Suitcaseweight
2.Flatweight
9.Installasuitcaseweightinfrontoftheatweight
(Figure9).
10.Securetheweightstotheweightbracketwitha
keyed-crossbar(Figure9).Installthebarandrotateit
90degreesdownwardtolockitinplace.
11.Oncealltheweightsandbracketshavebeeninstalled,
checkthatallthefastenersaretight.Tightenas
necessary.
Important:Wheneveryouremovethebagger
attachment,remembertoremovethefrontweightsto
returntheproperstabilitytothemachine.
2
InstallingtheAttachment
Mount
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Stabilizerbracket(For2015andnewermodels)
2
Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4inch)
4
Locknut(5/16inch)
2
Self-tappingscrew(5/16x3/4inch)
2
Bolt(5/16x1inch)
1
Pivotframe
2Hairpincotter
2Rod
2Washer
1Draw-bardecal
For2015andNewerModelsOnly
Note:Thestabilizerbracketisusedonlyon2015andnewer
models(Figure10).
1.Installthestabilizerbrackettotheengineguardusing2
carriagebolts(5/16x3/4inch)and2locknuts(5/16
inch)(Figure10).
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Figure10
2015modelshown
1.Stabilizerbracket3.Locknut(5/16inch)
2.Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4
inch)
2.Installthepivotframetothemachineframeasshown
inFigure11.Securethepivotframetothemachine
frameusing2bolts(5/16x1inch)and2locknuts
(5/16inch).
Figure11
1.Machineframe4.Bolt(5/16x2-1/2inches)
2.Locknut(5/16inch)5.Pivotframe
3.Hole
3.Securethepivotframetothebottomofthemachine
frameusing2self-tappingscrews(5/16x3/4inch)as
showninFigure12.
Figure12
1.Self-tappingscrew(5/16x
3/4inch)
2.Pivotframe
4.Attachthedrawbardecal1.3cm(1/2inch)totheleft
oftheattachmentmount(Figure13).
Figure13
1.Drawbardecal
5.Installthebent,aredendofarodintothekeyedslot
intheleftsideofthemachineframe,andmovetherod
rearwardtoseatitintheframe(Figure14).
Note:Repeatthisstepfortherightsideofthe
machine.
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Figure14
Leftsideshown
1.Pivotframehole4.Supportrod
2.Washer5.Keyedslot,existing
3.Hairpincotter
6.Bent,aredendofrod
6.Insertthebentendsoftherodsintotheattachment
mountasshowninFigure14andsecuretheendof
eachrodwithawasherandhairpincotter.
For2011through2014ModelsOnly
Note:Thestabilizerbracketisnotusedon2011through
2014models.
Note:For2011through2014models,therear-engineguard
isoptionalforthisbagger.
1.Installthepivotframetothemachineframeasshown
inFigure15.Securethepivotframetothemachine
frameusing2bolts(5/16x1inch)and2locknuts
(5/16inch).
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3
4
5
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Figure15
1.Machineframe4.Bolt(5/16x2-1/2inches)
2.Locknut(5/16inch)5.Pivotframe
3.Hole6.Rear-engineguard
(optional)
2.Securethepivotframetothebottomofthemachine
frameusing2self-tappingscrews(5/16x3/4inch)as
showninFigure16.
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Figure16
1.Self-tappingscrew(5/16x
3/4inch)
2.Pivotframe
3.Attachthedraw-bardecal1.3cm(1/2inch)totheleft
oftheattachmentmount(Figure17)
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Figure17
1.Drawbardecal
4.Installabent,aredendofarodintothekeyedslotin
theleftsideofthemachineframe,andmovetherod
rearwardtoseatitintheframe(Figure18).
Note:Repeatthisstepfortherightsideofthe
machine.
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Figure18
Leftsideshown
1.Pivot-framehole4.Supportrod
2.Washer
5.Keyedslot(existing)
3.Hairpincotter
6.Bent,aredendofsupport
rod
5.Insertthebentendsoftherodintotheattachment
mountasshowninFigure18andsecuretheendof
eachrodwithawasherandhairpincotter.
3
InstallingtheLatchRod
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Latchrod
1Hairpincotter
Procedure
Installthelatchrodwithahairpincotter(Figure19).
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Figure19
1.Hairpincotter2.Latchrod
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AssemblingtheBaggerTop
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Baggertop
1Baggerscreen
Procedure
1.Turnthebaggertopover.
2.InstallthescreenasshowninFigure20andthatit
slopesdowntowardthecollectionbags.
Note:Makesurethescreenssnapintoplaceandthe
tabsengagethebaggertop.
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Figure20
1.Baggertop
3.Screentab
2.Screen4.Slotinbaggertop
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5
InstallingtheBaggerTop
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2
GrassBag
1Upperbaggertube
Procedure
1.Installthebaggertoptothebaggerframe.
2.Rotatethebaggertoptoalignthekeyholesinthe
baggertopbracketswiththekeysinthepostsonthe
baggerframe(Figure21).
3.Slidethebracketsoverthepostsandrotatethebagger
topdowntotheoperatingposition.
Note:Thebaggertopiseasiertoinstallif2people
worktogether.
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Figure21
1.Baggertop4.Bracket,baggertop
2.Baggerframe
5.Key
3.Keyhole6.Post
4.Liftthebaggertopandinstallthebagsbyslidingthe
bagframehooksontotheretainingbrackets(Figure
22).
1
2
3
4
Figure22
1.Bag3.Retainingbracket
2.Baggerframe4.Bagframehook
5.Lowerthebaggertopontothebags(Figure23).
Figure23
6.Securethehoodwiththelatch(Figure23).
7.Installtheupperbaggertubebyinsertingthecurved
endintotheopeninginthebaggertop.
Note:Makesurethearedendwiththeretention
postispointingdownandfrowardinpreparationtobe
matedwiththeFinishingKit.
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InstallingtheChute
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Chute
1Knob
1
Carriagebolt(5/16x1-3/8inches)
1
Flangenut(5/16inch)
Procedure
1.Removetheplateassemblythatincludestheside
dischargechute(Figure24).
Note:Thebafewillcomeoffatthesametime.Save
thishardwareandplateassembly.
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Figure24
1.Flangenuts
3.Carriagebolts
2.Plateassemblywith
dischargechute
2.Installtheexistingbafewiththeexistingboltsand
nutsafterremovingtheplateassembly(Figure25).
3.Installacarriageboltandangenutintothefronthole
showinFigure25.
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Figure25
1.Newangenut(5/16inch)4.Existingbafe
2.Newcarriagebolt(5/16x
1-3/8inches)
5.Existingnuts
3.Existingbolts
4.Aligntheholeinthechuteandinstallitontothebolt.
Securethechutetothemowerdeckwiththeknoband
atwasher(5/16inch)(Figure26).
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Figure26
1.Knob
3.Chute
2.Flatwasher(5/16inch)
5.Hooktheexiblelatchonthechutetotheretaining
claspweldedonthemowerdecktotherearofthe
opening(Figure27).
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Figure27
1.Chute3.Retainingclasp(weldedto
mowerdeck)
2.Flexiblelatch
6.Rotatethelatchuntilithooksintotheholeinthe
mowerdeckstiffener(Figure28).
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Figure28
1.Latch2.Holeinthemowerdeck
stiffener
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ConnectingwiththeDischarge
Tube
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Dischargetube
Procedure
1.Slidethecurvedendofthedischargetubeintothe
openinginthebaggertop(Figure29).
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Figure29
1.Dischargetube4.Peg
2.Openinginbaggertop
5.Rubberstrap
3.Dischargetube,aredend
2.Slidethearedendofthedischargetubeoverthe
endofthechute.Movetherubberretainingstrapon
thechutesnapsoverthepegonthedischargetubeto
secureit(Figure29).
3.Afterthebaggerinstallation,installthewireontothe
sparkplug(s).
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
WARNING
Toavoidpersonalinjury,followtheseprocedures:
•Becomefamiliarwithalloperatingandsafety
instructionsinthe
Operator's Man ual
forthe
mowerbeforeusingthisattachment.
•Neverremovethedischargetube,bags,bagger
top,orthechutewhiletheengineisrunning.
•Alwaysshuttheengineoffandwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeclearingan
obstructionfromthebaggingsystem.
•Neverdomaintenanceorrepairswhilethe
engineisrunning.
EmptyingtheGrassBags
Becarefulwhenliftingorhandlingagrassbagthatisfull.To
emptythegrassbags:
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe
bladecontrolswitch.
2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtotheneutral
lockposition,stoptheengine,removethekey,setthe
parkingbrakeandwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Open(raise)thebaggertop(Figure30).
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Figure30
4.Compressdebrisintothebags.Withbothhands,liftup
onthebagandunhookitfromtheretainingbracket.
Emptythebag.Repeattheprocedurefortheotherbag.
5.Installthebagsbyslidingthebagframehooksontothe
retainingbrackets(Figure31).
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Figure31
1.Bag3.Retainingbracket
2.Baggerframe4.Bag-framehook
6.Lowerthebaggertopontothebags.
ClearingObstructionsfrom
theBagger
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe
bladecontrolswitch.
2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtotheneutral
lockposition,stoptheengine,removethekey,setthe
parkingbrakeandwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Checkthegrassbagsandemptythemiftheyarefull.
4.Separatethedischargetubeandchute.
5.Removethedischargetubeandchutefromthebagger
topandmowerdeck.Usingastickorsimilarobject,
carefullyremoveandcleartheobstructionfromthe
mower,dischargetube,chute,andthebaggertop.
6.Afteryouremovetheobstruction,installthecomplete
baggersystemandresumeoperation.
RemovingtheBagger
CAUTION
Failingtoremovethefrontbaggerweights
andoperatingthemachinewithoutthebagger
attachmentmaycauseanunstableconditionwhich
couldresultinalossofcontrol.
•Alwaysremovethefrontweightswhenremoving
thebaggerattachment.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithoutthebagger
attachmentandthefrontweightsstillinstalled.
ThebaggercanberemovedbyrepeatingtheSetupsections
fromallinstalledbaggerrelatedkitsinreverseorder.If
weightsareinstalled,alwaysremovethefrontbaggerweights
whenremovingthebaggerattachments.
Note:Itisonlynecessarytoremovethecutoffbafewhen
installingamulchingkit.
UsingtheDrawBar
Thebaggersupportbrackethasadrawbarfeaturethatcan
beusedfortowing.
•Readandunderstandalltheoperatinginstructionsofthe
machine.
•Whenturning,slowdownandobservetheclearance.
•Makewideturnsandkeeptowedequipmentclearofthe
towingvehicle.
•Themaximumdrawbarpullis80lb(36Kg).
•Excessivedrawbarpullmaycausehydrostatic
transmissionfailure.
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Figure32
1.Baggersupportbracketwithdrawbar
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OperatingTips
TipsforBagging
RememberingtheSize
Rememberthatthemachineislongerandwiderwiththis
attachmentinstalled.Byturningtoosharplyinconned
placesyoumaydamagetheattachment.
Trimming
Alwaystrimwiththeleftsideofthemower.Donottrimwith
therightsideofthemowerbecauseyoucoulddamagethe
baggerchuteanddischargetube.
CuttingHeight
Donotsetthemowercuttingheighttoolowbecauselong
grasssurroundingthemowercanpreventairfromgetting
underthemowerandenteringthebaggingsystem.Ifenough
airdoesn'tgetunderthemower,thebaggingsystemwillplug.
CuttingFrequency
Cutthegrassoften,especiallywhenitgrowsrapidly.Youwill
havetocutyourgrasstwiceifitgetsexcessivelylong.
CuttingTechnique
Forbestlawnappearance,besuretoslightlyoverlapthe
mowerintothepreviouslycutarea.Thishelpsreducethe
loadontheengineandreducesthechanceofpluggingthe
chuteanddischargetube.
BaggingSpeed
MostoftenyouwillbagwiththemowerthrottleintheFast
positionanddriveatanormalgroundspeed.However,
inextremelydryanddustygrass,youmaywanttoslightly
reducethethrottlespeedandincreasethegroundspeed
ofthemower.Thebaggingsystemmayplugifyoudrive
toofastandtheenginespeedgetstooslow.Onhillsitmay
benecessarytoslowthemowergroundspeed.Thishelps
maintaintheenginespeedandbaggingefciency.Mow
downhillwheneverpossible.
CAUTION
Asthebaggerlls,extraweightisaddedtotheback
ofthemachine.Ifyoustopandstartsuddenlyon
hills,youmaylosesteeringcontrolorthemachine
maytip.
•Donotstartorstopsuddenlywhengoinguphill
ordownhill.Avoiduphillstarts.
•Ifyoudostopthemachinewhengoinguphill,
disengagethebladecontrol.Thenbackdown
thehillusingaslowspeed.
•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchangeson
slopes.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithoutthebagger
attachmentandthefrontweightsstillinstalled.
BaggingLongGrass
Excessivelylonggrassisheavyandmaynotbepropelled
completelyintothegrassbags.Ifthishappens,thedischarge
tubeandchutemayplug.Toavoidpluggingthebagging
system,mowthegrassatahighheightofcut,thenlowerthe
mowertoyournormalcuttingheightandrepeatthebagging
process.
BaggingWetGrass
Alwaystrytocutgrasswhenitisdrybecauseyourlawnwill
haveaneatappearance.Ifyoumustcutwetgrass,usethe
conventionalsidedischargefeatureofthemower.Several
hourslater,whentheclippingsaredry,installthecomplete
baggerattachmentandvacuumupthegrassclippings.
SignsofPlugging
Asyouarebagging,asmallamountofgrassclippings
normallyblowoutthefrontofthemower.Anexcessive
amountofclippingsblowingoutindicatesthatthebagsare
fullorthesystemisplugged.
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst10hours
•Inspectthebagger.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Cleanthebagger.
Beforestorage
•Inspectthebagger.
•Cleanthebagger.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure
youorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoany
maintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.
DANGER
Enginescanbecomehotwhentheyareoperating.Severeburnscanoccurfromcontactinghotsurfaces.
Allowengines,especiallythemufer,tocoolbeforetouching.
DANGER
Debris,suchasleaves,grass,orbrushcancatchre.Areintheengineareacancausepersonalinjury
andpropertydamage.
•Keeptheengineandmuferareafreeofdebrisaccumulation.
•Takecarewhenopeningthebaggercovertokeepdebrisfromfallingontotheengineandmuferarea.
•Allowthemachinetocoolbeforestoringit.
InspectingtheBagger
Attachment
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst10hours
Beforestorage
1.Checkthechute,dischargetube,andthebaggertop.
Replacethesepartsiftheyarecrackedorbroken.
2.Tightenallnuts,bolts,andscrews.
3.Inspectallfastenersandlatches;replaceanymissing
ordamaged.
4.Inspectthegrassbagsfordeterioration.
WARNING
Youorbystanderscouldbeseverelyinjuredby
yingdebrisorthrownobjectsthatmaypass
throughtorn,worn,ordeterioratedgrassbags.
•Checkthegrassbagsforholes,rips,wear,
andotherdeterioration.
•Donotwashthegrassbags.
•Ifthebaghasdeteriorated,installnew
grassbagssuppliedbythemanufacturer
ofthisbaggerattachment.
InspectingtheMowerBlades
Inspectthemowerbladesregularlyandwheneverablade
strikesaforeignobject.
Ifthebladesarebadlywornordamaged,installnewblades.
RefertoyourmowerormowerOperator'sManualforcomplete
blademaintenance.
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CleaningtheBagger
Attachment
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Beforestorage
1.Aftereachuse,removeandwashtheinsideandoutside
ofthebaggertop,dischargetube,chute,andthe
undersideofthemower,usingwatersprayedfroma
gardenhose.Useamilddetergenttoremovestubborn
dirt.
2.Makesureyouremovemattedgrassfromallparts.
3.Flushthegrassbagswithwaterusinggardenhoseto
removeanydebris.
4.Afterwashing,letallofthepartsdrythoroughly.
Storage
StoringtheBaggerAttachment
Note:Topreventrapiddeteriorationofthebagmaterial,
storethebagswheretheywilldrycompletelyaftereachuse.
1.Cleanthebaggerattachment;refertoCleaningthe
BaggerAttachment.
2.Inspectthebaggerattachmentfordamage;referto
InspectingtheBaggerAttachment.
3.Makesurethegrassbagsareemptyandthoroughlydry.
4.Storethebaggerinaclean,dryplace,outofdirect
sunlight.Thisprotectstheplasticpartsandextendsthe
lifeofthebagger.Ifyoumuststorethebaggeroutside,
coveritwithaweatherproofcover.
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