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Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 10 hours
Before each use or daily
Before storage
CAUTION
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure
you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any
maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.
DANGER
An engine can become hot while it operates. Severe burns can occur from contacting hot surfaces.
Allow the engine, especially the muffler, to cool before touching it.
DANGER
Debris, such as leaves, grass, or brush can catch fire. A fire in the engine area can cause personal injury
and property damage.
• Keep the engine and muffler area free of debris accumulation.
• Take care when opening the bagger cover to keep debris from falling onto the engine and muffler area.
• Allow the machine to cool before storing it.
Inspecting the Bagger
Attachment
Service Interval: After the first 10 hours
Before storage
Inspect the bagger attachment after the first 10 hours of
operation, and monthly thereafter.
1. Check the chute, discharge tube, and the bagger top.
Replace these parts if they are cracked or broken.
2. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
3. Inspect all fasteners and latches; replace any missing
or damaged.
4. Inspect the grass bags for deterioration.
Maintenance Procedure
• Inspect the bagger.
• Clean the bagger.
• Inspect the bagger.
• Clean the bagger.
WARNING
You or bystanders could be severely injured by
flying debris or thrown objects that may pass
through torn, worn, or deteriorated grass bags.
• Check the grass bags for holes, rips, wear,
and other deterioration.
• Do not wash the grass bags.
• If the bag has deteriorated, install new
grass bags supplied by the manufacturer
of this bagger attachment.
Inspecting the Mower Blades
Inspect the mower blades regularly and whenever a blade
strikes a foreign object.
If the blades are badly worn or damaged, install new blades.
Refer to your mower or mower Operator's Manual for complete
blade maintenance.
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