Exmark Quest 126-7508 User manual

FormNo.4503-378RevA
Operator'sManual
34InchBagger
Quest®
ModelNo.126-7508—SerialNo.400000000andUp
WARNING
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Important:Thiskitrequiresthesimultaneousinstallationofotherkitstofunctionproperly.Leversteer
unitsrequireafrontweightkitandamountingkit.Steeringwheelunitsrequireamountingkit.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealertoobtainthecorrespondingnecessaryparts.
Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
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safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
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Contents
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................3
TowingSafety.....................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................5
1PreparingtheMachine.....................................6
2InstallingtheWeight.........................................6
3InstallingtheAttachmentMount.......................8
4AssemblingtheBaggerT op............................11
5InstallingtheBaggerTop................................12
6InstallingtheChute........................................14
7AttachingtheDischargeTube........................16
Operation................................................................17
EmptyingtheGrassBags.................................17
ClearingObstructionsfromtheBagger.............18
RemovingtheBagger.......................................19
UsingtheDrawBar...........................................19
Transporting.....................................................19
OperatingTips.................................................21
Maintenance...........................................................23
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........23
InspectingtheBaggerAttachment....................23
InspectingtheMowerBlades............................24
CaringfortheGrassBags.................................24
CleaningtheBaggerAttachment......................24
Storage...................................................................24
StoringtheBaggerAttachment.........................24
2

Safety
DANGER
Theenginecanbecomehotwhenitis
operating.Severeburnscanoccurfrom
contactinghotsurfaces.
Allowtheengine,especiallythemufer,to
coolbeforetouching.
DANGER
Debris,suchasleaves,grass,orbrushcan
catchre.Areintheengineareacancause
personalinjuryandpropertydamage.
•Keeptheengineandmuferareafreeof
debrisaccumulation.
•Takecarewhenopeningthebaggercover
tokeepdebrisfromfallingontotheengine
andmuferarea.
•Allowthemachinetocoolbeforestoringit.
CAUTION
Operatingthemachinewithouttheweight
attachment(whererequired)maycausean
unstableconditionwhichcouldresultina
lossofcontrol.
ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealer
todetermineifaweightattachmentis
appropriateforyourmachine.
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic
tothemanufacturer’sproductsandothersafety
informationyoumustknow.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,withtheoperatorcontrols,andsafety
signs.
•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorother
attachments.Thesecanchangetheoperating
characteristicsandthestabilityofthemachine.
•Followthemanufacturer'srecommendations
foraddingorremovingwheelweightsor
counterweightstoimprovestability.
•Donotuseagrasscatcheronsteepslopes.A
heavygrasscatchercouldcauselossofcontrol
oroverturnthemachine.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Be
suretotravelintherecommendeddirectionon
hillsides.Turfconditionscanaffectthemachine's
stability.Useextremecautionwhileoperatingnear
drop-offs.
•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.
Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeed,directions
orturning.
•Thegrasscatchercanobstructtheviewtothe
rear.Useextracarewhenoperatinginreverse.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Do
notmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,chock
orblockwheels,shutoffenginebeforeleaving
theoperator'spositionforanyreasonincluding
emptyingthegrasscatcheroruncloggingthe
chute.
•Ifyouremovethegrasscatcher,besuretoinstall
anydischargedeectororguardthatmighthave
beenremovedtoinstallthegrasscatcher.Donot
operatethemowerwithouteithertheentiregrass
catcherorthegrassdeectorinplace.
•Stoptheenginebeforeremovingthegrasscatcher
oruncloggingthechute.
•Donotleavegrassingrasscatcherforextended
periodsoftime.
•Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear,
damageanddeterioration,whichcouldexpose
movingpartsorallowobjectstobethrown.
Frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplace
withmanufacturer'srecommendedparts,when
necessary.
TowingSafety
•Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitch
point.
•Followtheattachmentmanufacturer's
recommendationforweightlimitsfortowed
equipmentandtowingonslopes.
•Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowed
equipment.
•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmay
causelossoftractionandlossofcontrol.Reduce
towedweightandslowdown.
•Stoppingdistanceincreaseswiththeweightofthe
towedload.Travelslowlyandallowextradistance
tostop.
•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearof
themachine.
•Donottowaloadthatweighsmorethanthe
towingmachine.
3

SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal110-6691
110-6691
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
awayfromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—donotoperatewithoutthe
deector,dischargecover,orgrasscollectionsystemin
place.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
decal131-4036
131-4036
1.Themaximumdrawbar
pullis36kg(80lb).
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
decal109-6809
109-6809
1.Crushinghazardofhand—donotremovethewholebaggerfromthemachine;openthebaggertopandthenremovethebag(s)
fromthebagger.Donotremovethebaggertopwhenitisclosed;openthebaggertopandthenremoveit.
4

Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Nopartsrequired–Preparethemachine.
Bolt(3/8x1-1/4inches)4
Locknut(3/8inch)4
Weightmountingbracket,left1
Weightmountingbracket,right1
Washers4
Weightbracket1
Bolt(3/8x1inch)2
Flatweight1
Suitcaseweight1
2
Keyedcrossbar1
Installtheweight.
Stabilizerbracket(For2015andnewer
models)1
Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4inch)2
Locknut(5/16inch)4
Self-tappingscrew(5/16x3/4inch)2
Bolt(5/16x1inch)2
Pivotframe1
Hairpincotter2
Rod2
Washer2
3
Draw-bardecal1
Installtheattachmentmount.
Baggertop1
4Baggerscreen1Assemblethebaggertop.
Hoodrod1
Hairpincotterpin1
GrassBag2
5Upperbaggertube1
Installthebaggertop.
Chute1
Knobs2
Carriagebolt(5/16x1-3/8inches)2
Flangenut(5/16inch)2
6
Flatwashers(5/16inch)2
Installthechute.
7Nopartsrequired–Connectwiththedischargetube.
5

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
1
PreparingtheMachine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand
disengagethedrives.
2.Engagetheparkingbrake.
3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
4.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving
theoperatingposition.
5.Ensurethatthemachineissecurefrom
movementandallowsurfacestocoolbeforeyou
begintoworkonit.
6.Cleanthemachineofanydebrisonthemachine
deckorrearpartofthemachinetoease
installation.
2
InstallingtheWeight
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
4Bolt(3/8x1-1/4inches)
4Locknut(3/8inch)
1Weightmountingbracket,left
1Weightmountingbracket,right
4Washers
1Weightbracket
2Bolt(3/8x1inch)
1Flatweight
1Suitcaseweight
1Keyedcrossbar
Procedure
Note:Thisprocedureisonlyformodelswithcontrol
levers.Steeringwheelmodelsdonotneedweights
installed.
CAUTION
Thebaggerchangestheweightdistributionof
themachine.Operatingthemachinewithout
thefrontweightsmaycauseanunstable
conditionwhichcouldresultinalossof
control.
Ensurethefrontweightsareproperlyinstalled
beforeoperatingthemachinewiththebagger
attachment.
1.Locatethefrontboltsontheundersideofthe
frame(Figure3andFigure4).
2.Removethe2bolts(3/8x1inch)and2locknuts
(3/8inch).Retainthelocknuts.
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1
2
3
4
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Figure3
1.Front-rightcaster(castor
forkandwheelnotshown
forclarity)
3.Bolt(3/8x1inch)
2.Fronthole,rightside4.Locknut(3/8inch)
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Figure4
1.Locknut(3/8inch)3.Frontleftcaster(castor
forkandwheelnotshown
forclarity)
2.Fronthole,leftside4.Bolt(3/8x1inch)
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3.Locatetheleftandrightweight-mounting
bracketsinlooseparts.
4.Installtheleftbrackettotheundersideofthe
frameusing2bolts(3/8x1-1/4inches),2
washersand2locknuts(3/8inch)(Figure5).
Note:Onelocknutisfromloosepartsandthe
otherisusedfromearlierremoval.
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Figure5
1.Locknut(3/8inch),existing5.Hole,existinginframe
2.Forwardhole,leftside6.Washer
3.Frontleftcaster(caster
forkandwheelnotshown
forclarity)
7.Bolt(3/8x1-1/4inches)
4.Locknut(3/8inch),loose
parts
8.Leftmountingbracket
5.Ontherightsideofthemachine,installtheright
weight-mountingbracketasfollows:
•Formachineswithoutafootassistliftpedal,
securethebracketusing2bolts(3/8x1-1/4
inches),2washersand2locknuts(3/8inch)
(Figure6).
Note:Alocknutisfromtheloosepartsand
theotherisusedfromearlierremoval.
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Figure6
1.Frontrightcaster(caster
forkandwheelnotshown
forclarity)
5.Bolt(3/8x1-1/4inches)
2.Forwardhole,rightside6.Washer
3.Locknut(3/8inch),existing7.Hole,existinginframe
4.Rightmountingbracket8.Locknut(3/8inch),loose
parts
Note:Formachineswithafootassistlift
pedal,thewashersarenotused.
•Formachineswithafootassistliftpedal,
removetheforwardfastenersinthefoot
assistliftpedalbracketandsecurethe
bracketusing2boltsand2locknuts(Figure
7).
Note:Onelocknutisfromthelooseparts
andtheotherisusedfromearlierremoval.
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Figure7
6.Installtheweightbrackettothemounting
bracketsbyaligningtheoutboardholesinthe
bracketwiththemountingbracketsinstalled
previously(Figure8).
7

Note:Makesurethebracketiscenteredon
theframe.
7.Securetheweightbracketwith2bolts(3/8x1
inch)and2locknuts(3/8inch)(Figure8).
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3
4
5
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Figure8
1.Locknut(3/8inch)4.Bolt(3/8x1inch)
2.Weightbracket5.Rightmountingbracket
3.Leftmountingbracket
8.Installaatweighttotheweightbracketand
moveitrearward,ushwiththebracket(Figure
9).
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1
2
3
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Figure9
1.Keyedcrossbar3.Suitcaseweight
2.Flatweight
9.Installasuitcaseweightinfrontoftheatweight
(Figure9).
10.Securetheweightstotheweightbracketwitha
keyed-crossbar(Figure9).Installthebarand
rotateit90degreesdownwardtolockitinplace.
11.Oncealltheweightsandbracketshavebeen
installed,checkthatallthefastenersaretight.
Tightenasnecessary.
Important:Wheneveryouremovethebagger
attachment,remembertoremovethefrontweights
toreturntheproperstabilitytothemachine.
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3
InstallingtheAttachment
Mount
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Stabilizerbracket(For2015andnewermodels)
2Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4inch)
4Locknut(5/16inch)
2Self-tappingscrew(5/16x3/4inch)
2Bolt(5/16x1inch)
1Pivotframe
2Hairpincotter
2Rod
2Washer
1Draw-bardecal
For2015andNewerModelsOnly
Note:Thestabilizerbracketisusedonlyon2015
andnewermodels(seeFigure10).
1.Installthestabilizerbrackettotheengineguard
usingtwocarriagebolts(5/16x3/4inch)and
twolocknuts(5/16inch).
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Figure10
2015modelshown
1.Stabilizerbracket
2.Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4inch)
3.Locknut(5/16inch)
2.Installthepivotframetothemachineframe.
Securethepivotframetothemachineframe
usingtwobolts(5/16x1inch)andtwolocknuts
(5/16inch).
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Figure11
1.Machineframe4.Bolt(5/16x2-1/2inch)
2.Locknut(5/16inch)5.Pivotframe
3.Hole
3.Securethepivotframetothebottomofthe
machineframeusingtwoself-tappingscrews
(5/16x3/4inch).
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Figure12
1.Self-tappingscrew(5/16x3/4inch)
2.Pivotframe
4.Attachthedrawbardecal1/2inch(1.3cm)to
theleftoftheattachmentmount.
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Figure13
1.Drawbardecal
5.Installthebent,aredendofarodintothekeyed
slotintheleftsideofthemachineframe,and
movetherodrearwardtoseatitintheframe.
Note:Repeatthisstepfortherightsideofthe
machine.
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Figure14
Leftsideshown
1.Pivotframehole4.Supportrod
2.Washer5.Keyedslot,existing
3.Hairpincotter6.Bent,aredendofrod
6.Insertthebentendsoftherodsintothe
attachmentmountasshowninFigure14and
securetheendofeachrodwithawasherand
hairpincotter.
For2011through2014Models
Only
Note:Thestabilizerbracketisnotusedon2011
through2014models.
Note:For2011through2014models,therear-engine
guardisoptionalforthisbagger.
1.Installthepivotframetothemachineframe.
Securethepivotframetothemachineframe
usingtwobolts(5/16x1inch)andtwolocknuts
(5/16inch).
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34
5
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Figure15
1.Machineframe4.Bolt(5/16x2-1/2inch)
2.Locknut(5/16inch)5.Pivotframe
3.Hole6.Rear-engineguard
(optional)
2.Securethepivotframetothebottomofthe
machineframeusingtwoself-tappingscrews
(5/16x3/4inch).
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1
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Figure16
1.Self-tappingscrew(5/16x3/4inch)
2.Pivotframe
3.Attachthedraw-bardecal1/2inch(1.3cm)to
theleftoftheattachmentmount.
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1
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Figure17
1.Drawbardecal
4.Installabent,aredendofarodintothekeyed
slotintheleftsideofthemachineframe,and
movetherodrearwardtoseatitintheframe.
Note:Repeatthisstepfortherightsideofthe
machine.
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23
4
6 5
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Figure18
Leftsideshown
1.Pivot-framehole4.Supportrod
2.Washer5.Keyedslot(existing)
3.Hairpincotter6.Bent,aredendofsupport
rod
5.Insertthebentendsoftherodintothe
attachmentmountandsecuretheendofeach
rodwithawasherandhairpincotterasshown
inFigure18.
4
AssemblingtheBaggerTop
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Baggertop
1Baggerscreen
Procedure
Turnthebaggertopover.Installthescreenasshown
inFigure19soitslopesdowntowardthecollection
bags.Makesurethescreenssnapintoplaceandthe
tabsengagethebaggertop.
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1
2
3
4
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Figure19
1.Baggertop3.Screentab
2.Screen4.Slotinbaggertop
5
InstallingtheBaggerTop
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Hoodrod
1Hairpincotterpin
2GrassBag
1Upperbaggertube
Procedure
1.Installthehoodrodtothebaggerframewitha
hairpincotterpin.Installthehairpincotterpin
fromthebottom.
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Figure20
1.Baggerframe3.Hairpincotterpin(install
fromthebottom)
2.Hoodrod
2.Installthebaggertoptothebaggerframe.
Rotatethebaggertoptoalignthekeyholesin
thebaggertopbracketswiththekeysinthe
postsonthebaggerframe.Slidethebrackets
overthepostsandrotatethebaggertopdown
totheoperatingposition.
Note:Thebaggertopiseasiertoinstalliftwo
peopleworktogether.
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Figure21
1.Baggertop4.Bracket,baggertop
2.Baggerframe5.Key
3.Keyhole6.Post
3.Liftthebaggertopandinstallthebagsbysliding
thebagframehooksontotheretainingbrackets.
1
2
3
4
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Figure22
1.Bag3.Retainingbracket
2.Baggerframe4.Bagframehook
4.Lowerthebaggertopontothebag.
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Figure23
5.Installtheupperbaggertube.Insertthecurved
endintotheopeninginthebaggertop.Make
surethearedendwiththeretentionpostis
pointingdownandforwardinpreparationtobe
matedwiththeFinishingKit.
6.Aligntheholeintherubberhoodlatchwiththe
hoodrod.
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1
2
3
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Figure24
1.Rubberhoodlatch3.Latchedposition
2.Hoodrodend
7.Pushthehoodlatchovertheendofthehood
rodasshowninFigure24.
6
InstallingtheChute
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Chute
2Knobs
2Carriagebolt(5/16x1-3/8inches)
2Flangenut(5/16inch)
2Flatwashers(5/16inch)
Procedure
1.Removetheplateassemblythatincludesthe
sidedischargechute(Figure25).Savethis
hardwareandassembly.
2.Removetheexistingbafeundertherightside
ofthemowerdeck(Figure25).Savethebafe
andhardware.
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1
2
4
3
3
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Figure25
1.Flangenuts3.Carriagebolts
2.Plateassemblywith
dischargechute
4.Existingbafe
Note:Wheninstallingtheexistingbafe,
ensurethecorrectholesareusedforeachbolt
(Figure26).
3.Installtheexistingbafewithacarriagebolt
(5/16x1inch)andnut(5/16inch)fromthe
previouslyremovedbafe(Figure26).
4.Useanewbolt(5/16x1-3/8inches)andange
nut(5/16inch)tosecuretheinsideofthebafe
(Figure26).
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1
2
3
5
4
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Figure26
1.Existingangenut(5/16
inch)
4.Existingcarriagebolt(5/16
x1inch)
2.Newangenut(5/16inch)5.Existingbafe
3.Newcarriagebolt(5/16x
1-3/8inches)
5.Installacarriageboltandangenutintothe
frontholeshowninFigure26.
6.Aligntheholesinthechuteandinstallitonto
thebolts.Securethechutetothemowerdeck
withthetwoknobsandatwashers(5/16inch)
(Figure27).
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1
2
3
4
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Figure27
1.Knobs3.Chute
2.Flatwasher(5/16inch)4.Installedbolts
7.Hooktheexiblelatchonthechutetothe
retainingclaspweldedonthemowerdecktothe
rearoftheopening(Figure28).
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1
2
3
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Figure28
1.Chute3.Retainingclasp(weldedto
mowerdeck)
2.Flexiblelatch
7
AttachingtheDischarge
Tube
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Slidethecurvedendofthedischargetubeinto
theopeninginthebaggertop(Figure29).
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3
4
5
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Figure29
1.Dischargetube,curved
end
4.Peg
2.Openinginbaggertop5.Rubberstrap
3.Dischargetube,aredend
2.Slidethearedendofthedischargetubeover
theendofthechute.Movetherubberretaining
16

straponthechutesnapsoverthepegonthe
dischargetubetosecureit(Figure29).
3.Afterthebaggerinstallation,installthewireonto
thesparkplug(s).
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Note:Overallwidthofunitwithbagger:48.9inches
(124cm).
WARNING
Toavoidpersonalinjury,followthese
procedures:
•Becomefamiliarwithalloperatingand
safetyinstructionsintheOperator's
Manualforthemowerbeforeusingthis
attachment.
•Neverremovethedischargetube,bags,
baggertop,orthechutewhiletheengine
isrunning.
•Alwaysshuttheengineoffandwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeclearingan
obstructionfromthebaggingsystem.
•Neverdomaintenanceorrepairswhilethe
engineisrunning.
WARNING
Withoutthegrassdeector,baggertubesor
completebaggerassemblymountedinplace,
youandothersareexposedtobladecontact
andthrowndebris.Contactwiththerotating
mowerblade(s)andthrowndebriswillcause
injuryordeath.
•Alwaysinstallthegrassdeectorwhen
removingthebaggerandchangingtoside
dischargemode.
•Ifthegrassdeectoriseverdamaged,
replaceitimmediately.Thegrassdeector
routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe
mower.
•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaor
mowerbladesunlessyoumovethepower
takeoff(PTO)tooffandrotatetheignition
keytooff.Alsoremovethekeyandpull
thewireoffofthesparkplug(s).
•Turnofftheenginebeforeuncloggingthe
dischargechute.
EmptyingtheGrassBags
Becarefulwhenliftingorhandlingagrassbagthatis
full.Toemptythegrassbags:
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1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand
disengagethebladecontrolswitch.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,settheparking
brakeandwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore
leavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Open(raise)thebaggertop(Figure30).
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Figure30
4.Compressdebrisintothebags.Withboth
hands,liftuponthebagandunhookitfromthe
retainingbracket.Emptythebag.Repeatthe
procedurefortheotherbag.
5.Installthebagsbyslidingthebagframehooks
ontotheretainingbrackets(Figure31).
1
2
3
4
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Figure31
1.Bag3.Retainingbracket
2.Baggerframe4.Bagframehook
6.Lowerthebaggertopontothebags.
ClearingObstructionsfrom
theBagger
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand
disengagethebladecontrolswitch.
2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe
neutrallockposition,stoptheengine,remove
thekey,settheparkingbrakeandwaitfor
allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Checkthegrassbagsandemptythemifthey
arefull.
4.Removeandseparatethedischargetubeand
chutefromthebaggertopandmower.Using
astickorsimilarobject,carefullyremoveand
cleartheobstructionfromthemower,discharge
tube,chute,andthebaggertop.
5.Afteryouremovetheobstruction,installthe
completebaggersystemandresumeoperation.
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RemovingtheBagger
CAUTION
Failingtoremovethefrontbaggerweights
fromleversteermodelsandoperatingthe
machinewithoutthebaggerattachmentmay
causeanunstableconditionwhichcould
resultinalossofcontrol.
•Alwaysremovethefrontweights(where
required)whenremovingthebagger
attachment.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithoutthe
baggerattachmentandthefrontweights
(whererequired)stillinstalled.
ThebaggercanberemovedbyrepeatingtheSetup
sectionsfromallinstalledbaggerrelatedkitsin
reverseorder.Ifweightsareinstalled,alwaysremove
thefrontbaggerweightswhenremovingthebagger
attachments.
Note:Whenswitchingbacktosidedischargemode,
removethebaggingbafeandinstalltheoriginal
cutoffbafethatcamewiththemachine.
UsingtheDrawBar
Theattachmentmounthasadrawbarfeaturethat
canbeusedfortowing.
•Readandunderstandalltheoperatinginstructions
ofthemachine.
•Whenturning,slowdownandobservethe
clearance.
•Makewideturnsandkeeptowedequipmentclear
ofthetowingvehicle.
•Themaximumdrawbarpullis36kg(80lb).
•Excessivedrawbarpullmaycausehydrostatic
transmissionfailure.
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Figure32
1.Attachmentmountwithdrawbar
Transporting
TransportingtheMachine
Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe
machine.Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasall
necessarybrakes,lighting,andmarkingasrequired
bylaw.Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafetyinstructions.
Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyou,yourfamily,
pets,orbystandersavoidinjury.
WARNING
Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithoutturn
signals,lights,reectivemarkings,oraslow
movingvehicleemblemisdangerousandcan
leadtoaccidentscausingpersonalinjury.
Donotdrivemachineonapublicstreetor
roadway.
Totransportthemachine:
1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle
andconnectthesafetychains.
2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.
3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.
4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,
andclosethefuelvalve.
5.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcaster
wheelsandtherearbumper(Figure33).
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Figure33
LoadingtheMachine
DoNottransportthemachinewiththehopper
full.Emptythehopperbeforeattemptingtoload
machineontrailerortruck.Thiswillreducethe
chanceofrearwardtipup.
Useextremecautionwhenloadingorunloading
machinesontoatraileroratruck.Useafull-width
rampthatiswiderthanthemachineforthisprocedure.
Backuprampsanddriveforwarddownramps(Figure
34).
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Figure34
1.Backupramps2.Driveforwarddownramps
Important:Donotusenarrowindividualramps
foreachsideofthemachine.
Ensuretherampislongenoughsothattheanglewith
thegrounddoesnotexceed15degrees(Figure35).
Onatground,thisrequiresaramptobeatleastfour
times(4X)aslongastheheightofthetrailerortruck
bedtotheground.Asteeperanglemaycausemower
componentstogetcaughtastheunitmovesfromthe
ramptothetrailerortruck.Steeperanglesmayalso
causethemachinetotiporlosecontrol.Ifloadingon
ornearaslope,positionthetrailerortrucksothatitis
onthedownsideoftheslopeandtherampextends
uptheslope.Thiswillminimizetherampangle.
WARNING
Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck
increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould
causeseriousinjuryordeath.
•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga
machineonaramp.
•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse
individualrampsforeachsideofthe
machine.
•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween
therampandthegroundorbetweenthe
rampandthetrailerortruck.
•Ensurethelengthoframpisatleastfour
times(4X)aslongastheheightofthe
trailerortruckbedtotheground.Thiswill
ensurethatrampangledoesnotexceed15
degreesonatground.
•Backuprampsanddriveforwarddown
ramps.
•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration
whiledrivingthemachineonarampas
thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora
tip-oversituation.
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