Operating Instructions
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Dumping the Catcher
For dumping, the catcher either tailgate dumps into
a disposal area or dumps into the optional dump
bag. The dump bag is a reusable nylon fabric bag
designed to conveniently move grass clippings from
the catcher to a remote disposal area or container.
Tailgate Dumping
1.
Open the back door by lifting on the door handle.
NOTE: To prevent accidental door closure, a
safety latch locks the door open in the fully
opened position while the catcher is being
dumped.
2.
Tilt the catcher back to dump by lifting on the
catcher lift handle on the lower front corner of
the catcher.
3.
Lower the catcher smoothly down to the normal
operating position. DO NOT allow the catcher
to drop down - the gas spring, that holds the
catcher in the raised position, is not a shock
absorber for lowering the catcher.
4.
Close the door by holding the door handle
with the left hand and releasing the safety
latch on the door hinge mechanism with the
right hand. The safety latch is released by
pressing in on the top of the latch. Then,
smoothly close the door, working against the
spring pressure that holds the door closed.
DO NOT let the door slam shut by releasing
the door before it is closed.
Catcher Door Safety Latch
Using the Dump Bag (7.0 Bushel Catcher)
1.
Open the back door by lifting on the door han-
dle.
NOTE:
To prevent accidental door closure,
a safety latch locks the door open in the
fully opened position while the catcher is be-
ing dumped.
2.
Orient the dump bag with one of the handle
straps on the bag opening facing up.
Positioning Dump Bag on Catcher
DANGER
PINCH POINT - SPRING LOADED DOOR
When lowering the door on the GHS
catcher, depress the safety latch on the
side of the catcher. BE VERY CAREFUL to
keep hands, fingers, etc. out of the hing-
ing mechanism and away from the door
frame as the door closes. The springs that
hold the door closed during operation are
very powerful, and the door can slam shut
with considerable force.
Safety
Latch
Hook Bag
on Bumper
Tailgate Door
Handle
