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Operation

Note:

Determine the left and right sides of the

machine from the normal operating position.

WARNING

To avoid personal injury, follow these
procedures:

Become familiar with all operating and
safety instructions in the

Operator's

Manual

for the mower before using this

attachment.

Never remove the discharge tube, bags,
bagger top, or the chute while the engine
is running.

Always shut off the engine, wait for all
moving parts to stop, and remove the key
before clearing an obstruction from the
bagging system.

Never do maintenance or repairs while the
engine is running.

Emptying the Grass Bags

Be careful when lifting or handling a grass bag that is
full. To empty the grass bags:

1.

Park the machine on a level surface and
disengage the blade control switch.

2.

Move the motion control levers outward to the
neutral lock position, stop the engine, remove
the key, set the parking brake and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.

3.

Open (raise) the bagger top (

Figure 28

).

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Figure 28

4.

Compress debris into the bags. With both
hands, lift up on the bag and unhook it from the

retaining bracket. Empty the bag. Repeat the
procedure for the other bag.

5.

Install the bags by sliding the bag frame hooks
onto the retaining brackets (

Figure 29

).

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Figure 29

1.

Bag

3.

Retaining bracket

2.

Bagger frame

4.

Bag-frame hook

6.

Lower the bagger top onto the bags.

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Summary of Contents for 79398

Page 1: ... Figure 2 Safety alert symbol This manual uses 2 words to highlight information Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning This product contains a chemical or chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or reproductive harm Contents Introductio...

Page 2: ...ended direction on hillsides Turf conditions can affect the stability of the machine Use extreme caution while operating near drop offs Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed directions or turning The grass catcher can obstruct the view to the rear Use extra care when operating in reverse Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or tru...

Page 3: ...top and then remove the bag s from the bagger Do not remove the bagger top when it is closed open the bagger top and then remove it decal131 4036 131 4036 1 The maximum drawbar pull is 36 kg 80 lb 2 Read the Operator s Manual decal110 6691 110 6691 1 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine 2 Thrown object hazard mower do not operate without the deflector discharge cov...

Page 4: ... Stabilizer bracket 1 Carriage bolt 5 16 x 3 4 inch 2 Locknut 5 16 inch 4 Self tapping screw 5 16 x 3 4 inch 2 Bolt 5 16 x 1 inch 2 Pivot frame 1 Hairpin cotter 2 Rod 2 Washer 2 2 Drawbar decal 1 Install the attachment mount Latch rod 1 3 Hairpin cotter 1 Install the latch rod Bagger top 1 4 Bagger screen 1 Assemble the bagger top Grass bag 2 5 Upper bagger tube 1 Install the bagger top Chute 1 Kn...

Page 5: ...erating the machine without the front weights may cause an unstable condition which could result in a loss of control Ensure the front weights are properly installed before operating the machine with the bagger attachment 1 If you are installing this bagger on a machine equipped with MyRIDE perform the following steps A Remove the bolt and nut from the front shock assembly Figure 3 retain the hard...

Page 6: ... caster caster fork and wheel not shown for clarity 2 Front hole left side 4 Bolt 3 8 x 1 inch 4 Locate the left and right weight mounting brackets in loose parts 5 Install the left bracket to the under side of the frame using 2 bolts 3 8 x 1 1 4 inches 2 washers and 2 locknuts 3 8 inch as shown in Figure 7 Note One locknut is from loose parts and the other is used from earlier removal g014878 Fig...

Page 7: ...ward fasteners in the foot assist lift pedal bracket and secure the bracket using 2 bolts and 2 locknuts Figure 9 Note One locknut is from loose parts and the other is used from earlier removal g014883 Figure 9 1 Front right caster caster fork and wheel not shown for clarity 5 Bolt 3 8 x 1 1 4 inches 2 Front hole on right side 6 Foot assist lift pedal bracket 3 Existing locknut 3 8 inch 7 Existing...

Page 8: ...IDE perform the following steps A Install the previously removed 2 rail guards using the 6 hex washer head screws 1 4 x 13 16 inch as shown in Figure 4 B Install the previously removed bolt and nut to the front shock refer to Figure 3 2 Installing the Attachment Mount Parts needed for this procedure 1 Stabilizer bracket 2 Carriage bolt 5 16 x 3 4 inch 4 Locknut 5 16 inch 2 Self tapping screw 5 16 ...

Page 9: ...chment mount Figure 15 g028305 Figure 15 1 Drawbar decal 5 Install the bent flared end of a rod into the keyed slot in the left side of the machine frame and move the rod rearward to seat it in the frame Figure 16 Note Repeat this step for the right side of the machine g028306 Figure 16 Left side shown 1 Pivot frame hole 4 Support rod 2 Washer 5 Keyed slot existing 3 Hairpin cotter 6 Bent flared e...

Page 10: ...7 g033027 Figure 17 1 Hairpin cotter 2 Latch rod 4 Assembling the Bagger Top Parts needed for this procedure 1 Bagger top 1 Bagger screen Procedure 1 Turn the bagger top over 2 Install the screen as shown in Figure 18 and that it slopes down toward the collection bags Note Ensure that the screens snap into place and the tabs engage the bagger top 10 ...

Page 11: ...o the bagger frame 2 Rotate the bagger top to align the key holes in the bagger top brackets with the keys in the posts on the bagger frame Figure 19 3 Slide the brackets over the posts and rotate the bagger top down to the operating position Note The bagger top is easier to install if 2 people work together g014888 Figure 19 1 Bagger top 4 Bracket bagger top 2 Bagger frame 5 Key 3 Key hole 6 Post...

Page 12: ... opening in the bagger top Note Ensure that the flared end with the retention post is pointing down and forward in preparation to be mated with the Finishing Kit 6 Installing the Chute Parts needed for this procedure 1 Chute 1 Knob 1 Carriage bolt 5 16 x 1 3 8 inches 1 Flange nut 5 16 inch Procedure 1 Remove the plate assembly that includes the side discharge chute Figure 22 Note The baffle comes ...

Page 13: ...lts 2 New flange nut 5 16 inch 5 Existing baffle 3 New carriage bolt 5 16 x 1 3 8 inches 4 Align the hole in the chute and install it onto the bolt Secure the chute to the mower deck with the knob and flat washer 5 16 inch as shown in Figure 24 g246471 Figure 24 1 Knob 3 Chute 2 Flat washer 5 16 inch 4 Bolt 5 Hook the flexible latch on the chute to the retaining clasp welded on the mower deck to t...

Page 14: ...rocedure 1 Discharge tube Procedure 1 Slide the curved end of the discharge tube into the opening in the bagger top Figure 27 g010641 Figure 27 1 Discharge tube 4 Peg 2 Opening in bagger top 5 Rubber strap 3 Flared end of the discharge tube 2 Slide the flared end of the discharge tube over the end of the chute Move the rubber retaining strap on the chute snaps over the peg on the discharge tube to...

Page 15: ... Bags Be careful when lifting or handling a grass bag that is full To empty the grass bags 1 Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch 2 Move the motion control levers outward to the neutral lock position stop the engine remove the key set the parking brake and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Open raise the bagger top Figur...

Page 16: ...ghts when removing the bagger attachments Note It is only necessary to remove the cutoff baffle when installing a mulching kit Using the Drawbar The bagger support bracket has a drawbar feature that can be used for towing Read and understand all the operating instructions of the machine When turning slow down and observe the clearance Make wide turns and keep towed equipment clear of the towing ve...

Page 17: ...ng uphill disengage the blade control Then back down the hill using a slow speed Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes on slopes Do not operate the machine without the bagger attachment and the front weights still installed Bagging Long Grass Excessively long grass is heavy and may not be propelled completely into the grass bags If this happens the discharge tube and chute may plug To avoid pl...

Page 18: ...GER Debris such as leaves grass or brush can catch fire A fire in the engine area can cause personal injury and property damage Keep the engine and muffler area free of debris accumulation Take care when opening the bagger cover to keep debris from falling onto the engine and muffler area Allow the machine to cool before storing it Inspecting the Bagger Attachment Service Interval After the first ...

Page 19: ...ergent to remove stubborn dirt 2 Remove matted grass from all parts 3 Flush the grass bags with water using garden hose to remove any debris 4 After washing let all of the parts dry thoroughly Storage Storing the Bagger Attachment Note To prevent rapid deterioration of the bag material store the bags where they will dry completely after each use 1 Clean the bagger attachment refer to Cleaning the ...

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