The Grasscatcher; Removing The Grass Catcher; Mowing Accessories - Masport MSV 550 Manual Del Propietário

THE GRASS CATCHER
ASSEMBLING THE CATCHER
FABRIC CATCHER.
If necessary, assemble the grasscatcher bag
and frame by following the instructions printed
on the metal catcher lip.
PLASTIC CATCHER.
Assemble the Plastic catcher by following the
instructions attached to the catcher.
Read the section headed FITTING THE
CATCHER, below, before putting the catcher
on the mower.
WARNING
THE CATCHER SHOULD BE FITTED TO AND
REMOVED FROM THE MOWER ONLY WHEN
THE ENGINE HAS STOPPED.
Fitting the CATCHER–MODELS WITH-
OUT 'SMART–CHUTE'
Standing to the right of the mower, reach
down with your right hand and pull back and
up on the handle of the safety flap and lift it
until it is about parallel with the handle. Pick
up the catcher with your left hand and swing it
into position at the rear of the mower. The
catcher lip goes on top of the mower cross-
bar. On the Rotarola (only) the catcher has
studs on each side, make sure they engage
on the hooks at the rear of the mower.
Lower the flap onto the top of the catcher,
checking that the rear edge of the flap
engages on the lip or bar across the rear of
the catcher mouth opening. This will hold the
catcher securely in place.
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Fitting the CATCHER–MODELS With
the 'SMart-chute'
To fit the catcher, stand to the right of the
mower, reach down with your right hand and
pull back and up on the handle located at the
bottom right hand corner of the 'Smart Chute'
Pick up the catcher with your left hand and
swing it into position at the rear of the mower.
CATCHER LEVEL INDICATOR.
Some grass catcher models have a Catcher
Level Indicator to show how much grass has
been collected. The indicator functions only
when the engine is running at grass cutting
speed. When the catcher is empty, the indica-
tor will show all green, but as the grass pro-
gressively builds in height, a red indicator
zone will appear and increase in size.
Attempting to over-fill the catcher will result in
discharge chute blockage or a "dribble" of
grass from the front of the catcher.
Experience in your particular grass and cut-
ting conditions will soon show the size of the
red indicator area corresponding to the ideal
catcher emptying point. Hose the catcher
thoroughly after each use to keep the indica-
tor movement free.
Level Indicator

REMOVING THE GRASS CATCHER

—All models
WARNING
ALWAYS WAIT UNTIL THE ENGINE AND
BLADE HAVE STOPPED COMPLETELY
BEFORE REMOVING THE CATCHER OR
ADJUSTING THE MOWER. REMEMBER, THE
MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS MAY BE
VERY HOT.
Stop the engine and stand to the right of the
mower. Grasp the catcher handle with the left
hand and lift slightly while raising the safety
flap or smart chute with the right hand. Lift the
catcher clear and lower the flap or smart
chute to cover the grass discharge outlet.
WARNING
Before clearing away any grass which may have
lodged in the grass chute, ALWAYS STOP THE
ENGINE, make sure the blade has stopped
rotating, AND REMOVE THE SPARK PLUG
WIRE.
EMPTYING.
Dump the grass from the catcher by holding it
vertical, using the rear handle of the moulded
catcher or holding the rear end of the steel
frame of the fabric catcher. Shake if neces-
sary to dislodge a full load.
GRASSCATCHER MAINTENANCE.
FABRIC TYPE. These depend on a free flow
of air through the fabric for effective grass col-
lection. Wash as needed to restore an open
mesh in the fabric. Do not leave a fabric bag
in direct sunlight when not in use. While the
bag will not rot if stored wet, prolonged sun-
light exposure can cause premature break-
down of the material. Do not leave clippings in
the catcher for extended periods.
WARNING
WARNING
CHECK THE CATCHER BAG FREQUENTLY
FOR DETERIORATION AND WEAR, AND
REPLACE IF WORN. Use only genuine original
equipment replacement catcher bags as others
could be dangerous.
MOULDED PLASTIC TYPE. These also
need a free passage of air for efficient catch-
ing. Keep the air outlet mesh clear by hosing
it frequently. Do not leave clippings in the
catcher
CUT HEIGHT CONTROL.
The single point cut height control adjusts all
four wheels simultaneously. To operate,
steady the mower by grasping the handle with
one hand, pull the lever outwards from the
mower with the other hand, and move it to the
desired setting.
MOWING
ACCESSORIES
A grass deflector chute for mowing without a
catcher is available from your dealer. Not
required for 'Smart Chute' models.