OPERATORS MANUAL

Turbo Blower
For LT/1600 Series Lawn Tractors and GT/1700 Series Garden Tractors 38 Blower Assy., Mfg. No. 1691867 ~44 Blower Assy., Mfg. No. 1691868 60 Blower Assy., Mfg. No. 1692030

FORM 170548906 PRINTED IN U.S.A. CCI I

STANDARD FASTENER IDENTIFICATION CHART

HEX CAPSCREW
Hardware sizes given in the illustrations throughout this manual. If a washer or nut is identified as washer, l/2 or nut, l/2, this means the inside diameter is l/2 inch If a screw is identified as screw, l/2 x 2, this means the shaft diameter is l/2 inch and the shaft of the screw is 2 inches long. If a screw is identified as screw, l/2 - 16 x 2, the number 16 means that the screw has 16 threads per inch. SAMPLE: SCREW IDENTIFICATION

CARRIAGE BOLT I I

PLAIN WASHER 1 LOCKWASHER 1

NUT

HEX CAPSCREW IDENTlFlCATlON Shown below are actual size heads for standard screw sizes. Example: a 114 screw has 7/16 head and thus requires a 7/16 wrench. To measure length, use the scale below.

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3/4 Head screw with l/Y SD. s/s Head screw w%h 7/l 6 S.D. 9/i 6 Heed screw with 3lV SD. i/2 Head screw with 5116" S.D. 7116 Head screw with l/4 SD. SAMPLE: NUT IDENTlFlCATlON WASHER AND NUT IDENTIFICATION Place the washer or nut on the above scale to determine the inside diameter. The actual inside diameter can vary l/16 inch. Use the scale for comparison. Nut, II2 Inside Diameter

44 Turbo Blower - Kit Parts

Blower

Pulley

Fixed Idler Pulley

Tensioning Idler Pulley

Arbor Pulley

NOTE Replacement roller (?) is provided because mower deck end roller may.w=zir faster when turbo blower is used.

Figure 1.
Ret.

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A. 0. C. D.

Description Turbo Blower Assy. Deflector Rod Support Capscrew, Truss Hd., 10-24 x 3/4 Nut. Nvloc. 20.24 Plv& &a&t Carrfaae Bolt. M 6-l 5 x 314 Screw;Whiz Lo&, 5/1618x l/2 Baffle Amy. Idler Pulley Assy. Capscrew, 5lf 615 x 7/S Lo&washer Nut, Nyloc, 511618 Belt Stop

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Description Support Brace Assy. Belt Cover Pulley, Double Groove Capscrew, 711614 x 2 Washer. 5116 Spacer Capscrew,5/15-18x1-112 Locknut, Flange Stud, 611618 x61/2 Washer, 5/16 I.D., 7/S 0.D. Washer, 5/16 I.D., 1 O.D. Roller, Replacement

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44 Turbo Blower - Assembly

1. Remove the mower deck from the tractor. 2. Remove the deflector from deck and retain hardware for reinstallation. Remove and discard plastic plug from housing. 3. Install baffle assembly (A, figure 2) with U-bracket, spacer, 5/16-18 x l-1/4 carriage bolt, 5/16 lockwasher and 5/l 6 nut. Reuse 1/4-20x 314 carnage bolt, flat washer, lo&washer and nut (from deflector mounting removed earlier) at rear tab on baffteassembty.OnLT/16OOSeriestractors,remove arbor cover and up stop. Retain flat washer and upstop. Arbor cover and taptiie screws will not be reused. 4. Remove the mower belt and right-hand (discharge) pulley. Retain large flat washer and lockwasher. Figure 2.
A. Baffle B. Bracket c. spacer D. Carnage Bolt E . Lcdwasher F. Nut Position tab up

5. Remove the existing 3/4 taptite screws and install two 5/16-18~7/8capscrews (A,figure3) through arbors.

Figure 3.
A. Capscrews, 511618 x 7/B

6, Position pulley bracket assembly (A, figure 4) on 7/8 capscrews. Secure with two 5/16-18 whizlock n u t s ( B ) . 7. Install new double-groove pulley (C) to arbor. Secure with large washer, lockwasher and new 7/16-14 x 2 capscrew (D, figure 4). Reinstall arbor drive belt to bottom groove. Block the mower blade with wood and torque capscrew to 50-70 ft. Ibs. (68-76 Nm). NOTE It may be easier to install drive belt around double groove pulley with belt removed from spring-loaded idler pulley. Then pull against spring-loaded idler and reinstall belt to idler pulley. Figure 4.

A. Pulley Bracket Assembly B. Whizlock Nuts

C. Double-Groove Pulley D. capscrew, 7116-14 x 2

10. Install the new deflector support rod (A, figure 5) underneath pivot bracket (B) and install bracket to deck. Secure bracket with two 5/1618 x 3/4 carriage bolts (C, from underneath) and two flange locknuts.

Figure 5. A. Deflector Support

Rod B. Pivot Bracket C. Carriage Bolt, S/16 x 314

11. Turn deflector over and locate the drillpoints (refer to figure 6). Drill four 13/64 holes. Install deflector (A, figure7) tonewsupportandsecure with four 10-24 x 3/4 trusshead screws (8, from underneath) and four nyloc nuts (C).

Figure 6. 2138

Figure 7. A. Deflector B. Trusshead Screw, 10-24x 314 C. Nyloc Nuts

12. Install support brace assembly (A, figure 8) to rear surface of deck. Secure with two 5/16-18x l/2 taptite screws (B).

Figure 8. A. Support Brace Assembly B. Taptite Screws C. Wingnut

13. Adjust spring latch (A, figure 9) to overlap (by l/4 - 3/16) over top edge of deflector (B) in down position. Spring latch should hold deflector down, but deflector should be able to be rotated up by hand. Tighten capscrew (C) securely after adjustment.

14. Install mower deck to tractor. 15. To install turbo: a. Install spindle (A) of turbo housing (B) into pivot bracket (C). b. With right hand, hold both strands of belt around turbo idler pulley (E). c. Pull belt loop and belt tension arm (D) fully forward. d. Lift deflector to maximum raised position. e. Rotate turbo into position, making sure it fits securely over wingnut assembly. Make sure belt is clear of all brackets. f. Put belt between belt stop and top of arbor pulley. g. Put belt in lower groove of pulley first and then around fixed idler pulley (G). h. Release belt tension arm. i. Check to be sure belt is routed around all pulleys correctly. 16. With turbo housing in position, tighten wingnut (E, figure 10). Put mower drive belt into top groove of double pulley and on engine PTO pulley.
6 Figure 10. A. Spindle B. Turbo Housing C. Pivot Bracket D. E. F. G. Belt Tension Arm Wing Nut Turbo Idler Pulley Fixed Idler Pulley Figure 9. A. Spring Latch B. Deflector Edge c. capscrew

38 Turbo Blower - Kit Parts

Blower Pulley / Fixed 2138

Tensioning Idler Pulley

\ Arbor Pulley

:igure 1. Kit Parts Turbo Blower Assy. Deflector Rod Support Capscrew, Truss Hd., to-24 x 314 Nut, Nyloc, 20-24 Pivot Bracket Carrlage Bolt, 5/18-l 8 x 314 Locknut, Flange, S/18-18 Baffle Aesy. Idler Pulley Aeey.

NOTE: Replacement roller (0) is provided because mower deck end m//er may wear faster when turbo blower is used.

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izer. Description J. Screw, Taptite, S/W-18 x l-l/2 K. Lo&washer L N u t , 5/1618 M . BeltStop N. Support Brace Aeey. 0. Screw, Taptiie, 51%18 x Ii2 Pulley, Double Groove : Roller, Replacement*

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38 Turbo Blower - Assembly

1. Remove the mower deck from the tractor. 2. Remove the deflector from deck and retain hardware for reinstallation. Remove and discard plastic plugs (2) from housing. 3. Install baffle assembly (A, figure 2) with Ubracket (B), spacer (C), 5/16-18 x l-1/4 carriage bolt (D), lockwasher (E) and nut (F) at stone guard. Reuse existing l/4-20 x 3/4 carriage bolt, flatwasher, lockwasher and nut from deflector mounting to secure rear tab on baffle assembly. Tighten hardware securely.

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m Position tab up as shown. & I

4. Remove the existing belt stop and hardware from mower deck and retain small flat washers. Large washers (l-1/2 O.D.) will not be reused. Note that the two existing 3/4 long taptite screws located underneath the belt stop will be replaced in the next step. Belt stop will not be reused. 5. Remove the mower belt (from right hand pulley only) and right-hand (discharge) pulley. Retain hardware for reinstallation. Pulley will not be reused. 6. Remove the existing 3/4 taptite screws and install 5/16-18x l-1/2 taptite screws (A, figure 3) through arbors. Figure 3.
A. Taptite Screws

7.~ Position pulley bracket assembly (A, figure 4) on l-1/2 taptite screws. Retaining hardware will be installed in step 9. 8. Install double-groove pulley (B, figure 4) to arbor and reinstall capscrew, lockwasher, and large flat washer to secure pulley. Torque capscrew to 50-70 ft. Ibs. (68-76 Nm). Do not install mower drive belt on pulley groove. 9. Install new belt stop (C) on top of pulley bracket assembly (short leg towards front). Reuse flat washer, lockwasher and nut. (New lockwasher and nut are provided.) Tighten hardware securely. Figure 4.
A. Pulley Bracket Assembly B. Double-Groove Pulley C. Belt Stop

L(/ , towards-front

Table of Contents
STANDARD FASTENERS ............................................................................................... Inside Front Cover 1 2 3 4 7 8 12 13

SAFETY DECALS .......................................................................................................................................... SAFETY RULES ............................................................................................................................................ 38 TURBO BLOWER Kits Parts ............................................................................................................................................. Assembly ............................................................................................................................................. 44 TURBO BLOWER Kit Parts ............................................................................................................................................... Assembly ............................................................................................................................................. 50 TURBO BLOWER Kit Parts ............................................ ... ............................................................................................ Assembly ........................................................................................................................................... OPERATION ......................................................................................................................

Inside Rear Cover

Safety Decals

/ A DANGER
00NOTOPERATEMOWER ~' WITHOUTDEFLECTOR ORENTIREGRASS CATCHERIN PLACE. /

A DANGER

ROTATINGBLADES

SHUT OFF MOWER ANOTRACTOR BEFORE SERVICING ORCLEANINGBLOWER AND MOWER.

Safety Rules

Read these safety rules and the safety rules in your Operators Manual and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of vehicle, severe personal injury to yourself, or damage to property or equipment. The triangle A in the text signifies important cautions or waminas which must be followed.

A WARNING deck, the deflector must be When blower assembly is removed from mower
properly installed.
1. Know the tractor controls and how to stop quickly. READ THE OWNERS MANUAL.

9. A

2. Disengage the PTO, shut the engine off and wait for all moving parts to stop before attaching, adjusting, or disconnecting any part of the collection system. 3. Check the collection system to make sure it is bolted tightly to tractor.

WARNING: When operating on slopes, use front counterweight. Never operate on slopes greater than 30% (16.7).

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ACAUTION:
from mower. For your safety:

Objects may be thrown

4. Check the latch handle to make sure it is engaged so the dump carts box is locked to the frame. 5. 6. 7. Look behind to make sure the area is clear before backing up. DO NOT turn sharply when the tractor or rider is alongside a building or any object. DO NOT carry passengers in the cart. and to prevent tipping or loss of control; a. Use reduced speed on uneven ground and when turning corners.

a. DO NOT remove the cover while the mower blades are turning. Shut off the engine before opening the door or removing the grass chute. b. Be sure the complete collection system is in place (cover secure and grass chute connected) before operating the mower. c. DO check the twin bag cover frequently for wear and tear. Replace with new cover for safety protection. 11. For best results when mowing grass: Set the mower to cut from 1 to 2 inches of grass. If grass isexceptionallytall,setyour mower as high as possible for first cutting. Lower cutting height at succeeding cuttings until proper height is reached. It may be necessary to mow tall grass at a slower tractor speed.

8. ACAUTION: For added tractor stability

b. Reduce loads on hillsides. It is recommended that the collection system be kept only half full when negotiating any slopes. Start mowing on slopes when the collection system is empty. c. Mow up and down the face of slopes;

never across the face of any slope.

10. lnstallhvolargeflatwashers (A, 1 O.D., Wthick) and long stud (B). Do not overtighten stud. Install 5/16 washer (F) on stud. Install beit cover (C). Securewfth5/16washer(D) and 5/16nylocnut(Q. (Torque nutto provide slight resistance when cover is rotated on stud.)

A-Flat Washer B. Stud c. BeIt Cover

D. Washer E. N u t F. Washer

11. Remove two 5/16-18 x 1taptitescrews (and flat washer from top location) securing mower support/height indicator to housing. Discard indicator and washer. Install support brace assembly (A, figure 9) against mower roller support with existing taptite screws (B). 12. Attach and adjust spring latch (C) tooverlap (by 114 - 306) over top edge of deflector (D) in down position. Spring latch should hold deflector down, but deflector should be able to be rotated up by hand.

Spring latch should retain deflector

Figure 9. A. Support Brace Assembly B. Taptite Screws

C. Spring Latch D. Deflector

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13. Install mower deck to tractor. 14. To install turbo: a. Make sure cover (F, figure 10) is rotated all the way forward. b. Install spindle (A) of turbo housing (B) into pivot bracket (C). c. With right hand, hold both strands of belt around turbo idler pulley (E). d. Pull belt loop and belt tension arm (D) fully forward. e. Lift deflector to maximum raised position. f. Rotate turbo into position, making sure itfits securely over wingnut assembly. Make sure belt is clear of all brackets. g. Put belt in upper groove of pulley first and then around fixed idler pulley (G). h. Release belt tension arm. i. Check to be sure belt is routed around all pulleys correctly.
Figure 10. A. Spindle B. Turbo Housing C. Pivot Bracket D. Belt Tension Arm

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E. Turbo Idler Pulley

F. Belt.Cover G. Fixed Idler Pulley

15. Remove front 5/l 6 x 3/4 taptlte screw (B, figure 11) fastening strap (A) to housing at right hand lii roller. Reinstall capscrew (B) with beR stop (C). Position belt stop l/16 away from back of bait (approximately parallel to fii roller). 16. lighten wing nut attop of suppost brace assembly. 17. Rotate belt cover(D) rearward onto latch (E). (If latch does not fft into cover slot when rear edge of cover is in line with arm assembly, adjust position by rotating latch.) Makesurethat pulleycapscrew (F) is tightened securely.

Figure 11. Strap 8. Capscrew

D. Belt Cover E Latch

c. B&stop

F. Capscrew

50 Turbo Blower - Assembly

1. Remove the mower deck from the tractor. 2. Remove the deflector from deck and retain hardware for reinstallation. Remove and discard plastic plug from housing. 3. install baffle assembly (A, figure 2) wtth U-bracket, spacer, 5/16-18 x l-1/4 carriage bolt, 5/16 lockwasher and 5/l 6 nut. Reuse 1/4-20x 3/4 carriage bolt, flat washer, lockwasher and nut (from deflector mounting removed earlier) at rear tab on baffle assembly. Remove arbor cover.

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4. Remove the mower belt and right-hand (discharge) pulley. Retain large flat washer and lockwasher.

Figure 2.
A. Baffle 6. Bracket c. spacer

0. carriage Bolt
E. Lockwasher F. Nut

5. Remove the existing 3/4 taptite screws and installtwo5/16-l8x7/8capscrews(A,figure3) through arbors.

Figure 3.

6. Position pulley bracket assembly (A, figure 4) on 7/E capscrews. Secure with two 5/16-18 whizlock nuts (B). ::::. .A:.:.:. :::. 7. Install new double-groove pulley (C) to arbor. Secure with large washer, lockwasher and new 7/16-14 x 2 capscrew (D, figure 4). Reinstall arbor drive belt to bottom groove. Block the mower blade with wood and torquecapscrew to 50-70 ft. Ibs. (68-76 Nm). NOTE It may be easier to install drive belt around double groove pulley with belt removed from spring-loaded idler pulley. Then pull against spring-loaded idler and reinstall belt to idler pulley. Figure 4.

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A. Pulley Bracket Assembly B. Whizlock Nuts

C. Double-Groove Pulley D. Capscrew, 7116-14 x 2

8. Install new deflector support rod (A, figure 5) underneath pivot bracket (6) and install bracket to deck. Secure bracket and deflector support rod with two 5/l 6-l 8 x 3/4 carriage bolts (C, from underneath) and flange locknuts (D).

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Figure 5. A Deflector Support Rod B. Pivot Bracket

c. carriage 8011, 5/16 x 34 D. Flange Locknut

9. Turn deflector over and locate the drillpoints (refer to figure 6). Drill four 13/84 holes. Install deflector (A, figure7) to new support and secure with four 10-24x 3/4 trusshead screws (B, from underneath) and four nyloc nuts (C).

Figure 6.

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Figure 7. A Deflector B. Trusshead Screw, 10-24 x 314 C. Nyloc Nuts

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13. Install mower deck to tractor. 14. To install turbo: a. Make sure cover (F, figure 10) is rotated all the way forward. b. Install spindle (A) of turbo housing (B) into pivot bracket (C). c. With right hand, hold both strands of belt around turbo idler pulley (E). d. Pull belt loop and belt tension arm (D) fully forward. e. Lift deflector to maximum raised position. f. Rotate turbo into position, making sure it fits securely over wingnut assembly. Make sure belt is clear of all brackets. g. Put belt in upper groove of pulley first and then around fixed idler pulley (G). h. Release belt tension arm. i. Check to be sure belt is routed around all pulleys correctly.
Figure 10. A. Spindle B. Turbo Housing C. Pivot Bracket D. Belt Tension Arm

E. Turbo Idler Pulley F. Belt Cover G. Fixed Idler Pulley

15. Remove rear 5/16 x 3/4 taptite screw fastening strap (8, figure 11) to housing at right hand lift roller. Discard screw. Install 5/16-18 x i-1/2 capscrew (A), lockwasher, flat washer (E, top) belt stop(D), flatwasher (E, bottom), and spacer (C). Position belt stop l/16 away from back of belt. 16. Tighten wing nut at top of support brace assembly. 17. Rotate belt cover (F, figure 11) rearward onto latch (G). (If latch does not fit into cover slot when rear edge of cover is in line with arm assembly, adjust position by rotating latch). Make sure that pulley capscrew (H) is tightened securely.

Slot in belt cover to fit squarely over

L Figure 11. a capscrew B. Strap C. Spacer D. Belt Stop E. F. G. H. Washer Belt Cover Latch Pulley Capscrew

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Safety Decal

t Figure 1. Ret. Description A. Turbo Blower Assy. B. Deflector Rod Support C. CapsCW%, Truss Hd., lo-24 x 3/4 D. Nut, Nyloc, 2024 E. Pivot Bracket F. Carriage Bolt, 5/16-16x 3/4 G. Washer, 5116 I.D., 7/s O.D. H . Baffle Assy. Idler Pulley Ass+ :: Capscrew, S/16-16 x 7i6

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Descrlptlon Washer, 5116 I.D., 1 O.D. Nut, BeltNyk, 5/16-l 0 Stop Support Brace Assy. Belt Cover Pulley, Double Groove Capscrew, 7lt 6-i 4 x 2 Locknut, Flange Stud,5/1616xCl/Z Roller, Replacement

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8. Install new deflector support rod (A, figure 5) underneath pivot bracket(B) and install bracket to deck. Secure bracket and deflector support rod with 5/16-18 x 3/4 carriage bolt (C, from underneath) and flange locknut (D) in front hole. Use 5/16-18 x l/Z whizlock screw (E) in rear hole.
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Figure 5.
A. Deflector Support Rod 6. Pivot Bracket C. Carriage Bolt, 5/16x 3/4 D. Flange Locknut E. Whizlock Screw,

5116-16 x l/2

9. Turn deflector over and locate the drillpoints (refer to figure 6). Drill four 13/64 holes. Install deflector (A,figure7) tonewsupportandsecure with four 10-24x 3/4 trusshead screws (B, from underneath) and four nyloc nuts (C).

Drill four 13/W holes

Figure 6.

Figure 7.
A. Deflector 6. Trusshead Screw, IO-24 x 3f4 C. Nyloc Nub

IO. On LT/I 600 Series tractors, reinstall upstop using existing taptlle screw (A; figure 8) and flat washer at left hand leg. Use existing flat washer and long stud (8) at right hand leg. On GT/1700 Series tractors, use two large flat washers (1 O.D., l/8 thick) and long stud (B). Do not overtighten taptite screw or stud. Install 5/16 washer (F) on stud. Install beit cover (C). Secure with 5/i 6 washer (D) and5/16 nylocnut (E). (Torquenuttoprovideslight resistance when cover is rotated on stud.)

Figure 8.

; T&p;ite

Screw

D. Washer
E. Nut F. Washer

cl Belt Cover

11. Removetwo5/16-18xltaptitescrews(andflat washer from top location) securing mower support/height indicator to housing. Discard indicator and washer. Install support brace assembly (A, figure 9) against mower roller support with existing taptite screws (6). 12. Attach and adjust spring latch (C)to overlap (by l/4 - 3/16) over top edge of deflector (D) in down position. Spring latch should hold deflector down, but deflector should be able to be rotated up by hand.

Spring latch should retain deflector

Figure 9.

A. Support Brace Assembly

B. Taptite Screws

C. Spring Latch D. Deflector

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Operation
For safety reasons grass and debris are to be removed only after engine is shut off, key removed, and all moving parts stopped.
To check if grass is flowing up tube, view tube through rear inspection window. Do not open cover with mower engaged. To check if grass bags are full, reach back and feel top of right bag (left bag will fill first) or view tube discharge through front inspection window in cover. If a large aniount of cut grass is spilling out from under deck, the tube may be plugged orgrass bags are full. Shut off tractor,disengage PTO, and allow all moving parts to stop before disconnecting tube. Always operate with throttle at full speed.

BEFORE OPERATION
Clear the lawn of all sticks, stones, wire and other debris which maybecaught orthrown bythemower blades. Clean the tube with mild detergent (other products may damage tube). Inspection windows can be removed to be cleaned. Make sure windows are securely in place before operating. Check grass condition. If wet, wait until later in the day. If grass is wet plugging may occur. For efficient bagging, air circulation under the mower deck, through the chute and into the bag is very important. For this reason, you should remove grass and debris from underside of mower deck, discharge chute and screen inside cover. The blower housing and tubeshould be removed for cleaning. Remove the tube by unlatching the lower tube clip from blower housing. If desired, the bags can be lined with 30 gallon trash bags for easy disposal. Inspect the grass bags for wear or damage. Make sure that there is a snug fit between mower deck, blower housing, tubes, and grass bag cover.

OPERATION WITHOUT TURBO

For operation without turbo, the deflector must be properly installed in the down position and retained by spring latch. OnWdecks,thearborpulleycover must be rotated into correct operating positionover latch. To remove turbo, reverse steps 15 - 16 (38 mower) or

steps 14 - 17 (44 and 50 mower). EYPTYl,NG THE BAGS (Twin Bagger) NOTE
Move the seat to the forward position and tilt up to allow cover to remain in up position. Raise the cover. If a plastic liner was not used, unhook the bag and turn upside down to empty (use handle on bottom). If plastic liner was used, first tie up top of liner. Then, either pull the liner out, or turn the bag upside down and allow the filled liner to slide out:

OPERATION
Grass should be cut often, and not tooshort. If grass is too long or lush it may be necessary to keep ground speed to a minimum or to cut only half the width to prevent clogging. If grass is high, operate with mower in high cutting position. Cut the,grass again in lower cutting position, if desired.

STORAGE
1. Clean the grass catcher thoroughly. 2. If paint has been scratched on metal parts, coat with paint or oil,. 3. Store in a dry area. Hang the bags to dry. Always store away from moisture.