OPERATION
Catcher Removal and Installation
WARNING
Do not operate the unit without the hopper or
deflector in place.
1. Unlock the catcher latch (A, Figure 10) located behind
left-hand rear wheel.
2. Lift catcher latch up and push backwards.
3. Use the catcher lever (B) to open the catcher slightly.
4. Lift the catcher off the rear support arms.
5. Install in reverse order of removal. To assist installing
the catcher, be sure to line up the alignment arrows on
the catcher and rear of the tractor.
Mulch Plug Installation and Removal
WARNING
For your personal safety, do not handle the sharp
mower blades with bare hands. Careless or
improper handling of blades may result in serious
injury.
1. Remove the catcher.
2. Holding the handle (A, Figure 11), slide plug into the
tunnel. Make sure casing slides on top of sliding guides
inside of the deck.
3. Push the handle to compress the inside spring.
4. Insert the tube extension into the hole at the end of the
tunnel and secure with hairpin (B).
5. Reinstall the catcher.
6. Remove the mulch plug in the reverse order.
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Catcher-Full Alarm Adjustment
The grass volume in the catcher can be modified by ad-
justing the alarm paddle (see Figure 12).
Grass Volume Adjustment
Sliding the paddle bracket (A, Figure 12) up increases
the volume of grass in the collector before the alarm
goes off. Sliding the paddle bracket down decreases the
volume of grass in the collector before the alarm goes
off.
1. Loosen bracket hardware (B).
2. Slide paddle bracket (A) up or down.
3. Tighten bracket hardware.
Cutting Height Adjustment
The mower lift lever (A, Figure 13) is used to lower and
raise the deck to the desired cutting height.
To lower the deck, pull back slightly on the mower lift
lever, push it to the left and slide it down. To raise the
deck, pull up on the mower lift lever and lock in notch to
the right.
Attaching a Trailer
The maximum horizontal drawbar force allowed is 280
Newton. The maximum vertical drawbar force is 160
Newton. This equates to a 250 lbs (113 kg) trailer on a
10 degree hill. Secure the trailer with an appropriately
sized clevis pin (A, Figure 14) and clip (B).
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