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EASY–EMPTY GRASS CATCHER for 825 Rear Engine Riders Model No. 79090 – 8900001 & Up Operator’s Manual IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and...
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Introduction We want you to be completely satisfied with your The warning system in this manual identifies new product, so feel free to contact your local potential hazards and has special safety messages that Authorized Service Dealer for help with service, help you and others avoid personal injury, even death.
Safety Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. ON CHUTE (Part No. 54–9220) ON GRASS BASKET (Part No.
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Installation Assembling and Installing the Grass Basket Place the grass basket on the ground, ensuring that the hole in the top of the basket is facing upward. Open the basket and slide the dump handle through the holes in the basket and handle guide (Fig.
Installation Installing the Chute and Duct Testing the Installation Secure the retainer to the duct with the barbed Pull up on the dump handle and open the grass clip and spacer fastener (Fig. 4). basket. Slide the duct over the end of the chute, aligning Close the grass basket completely and push the the retainer with the knob on the chute.
Operation Raise the mower housing to the highest possible position and slap the side of the duct near the obstruction. To Avoid Personal Injury: If the obstruction does not clear, complete the Become familiar with all operating and following: safety instructions in the operator’s manual for your mower before using this Move the blade control to DISENGAGE (this attachment.
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Operation Cutting Frequency plugging the grass catcher, mow the grass at a high Cut the grass often, especially when it grows rapidly. height-of-cut, then lower the mower to your normal You will have to cut your grass twice if it gets cutting height and repeat the catching process.
Maintenance Inspecting the Grass Catcher Inspect the grass catcher after the first ten hours of POTENTIAL HAZARD operation and monthly thereafter. If you store grass clippings in the grass basket, under the right conditions, Check the duct, chute, and grass basket. Replace spontaneous combustion (a fire-generating these parts if they are cracked or broken.