Bagging Long Grass
If the grass is longer than normal or if it contains
a high degree of moisture, raise the cutting height
higher than usual and cut and bag the grass at this
setting. Then cut and bag the grass again using the
lower, normal setting.
Excessively long grass is heavy and may not be
propelled completely into the bagger. If this happens,
the tube and blower may plug. To avoid plugging
the bagging system, mow the grass at a high height
of cut, then lower the mower to your normal cutting
height and repeat the bagging process.
Bagging Wet Grass
If possible, always try to cut grass when it is dry. Wet
grass can cause plugging.
Reducing Plugging
To avoid plugging the bagging system, reduce the
ground speed and mow the grass at a high height
of cut, then lower the mower to your normal cutting
height and repeat the bagging process.
Signs of Plugging
As you are bagging, a small amount of grass clippings
normally blow out the front of the mower. An excessive
amount of clipping blow-out indicates that the bagger
is full or the blower or tube is plugged.
Bagging Blades
In most mowing conditions, the standard high lift
blades provide the best bagging performance.
Use a Toro Atomic blade for bagging leaves in dry
conditions. In dry dusty conditions, the medium lift
or low lift blades, in combination with the Bagging
Enhancement Kit, reduce dust and dirt blowout while
providing effective bagging air flow.
Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for the proper
blades for different mowing conditions.
Curb Climbing and Loading
Always lift the deck to the highest position when loading
the machine on trailers or ascending/descending
a curb. Leaving the mower in a lower position can
damage the mower while loading and going over a
curb. If a curb is higher than 15.2 cm (6 inches), cross
it at a sharp angle with the deck fully raised. Use
caution when loading the machine onto a trailer.
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