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TO ADJUST BAGGER (if needed)
HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT
The tractor comes from the factory with the bagger assembly preset
in a fixed position. If necessary, this position can be adjusted to
maintain a consistent gap (A) between the fender and the bag-
ger assembly top. An ideal gap is approximately 0.25" (6 mm).
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Insert 1/2" (13mm) wrench under bagger assembly top (1).
Do NOT remove; ONLY loosen adjustment bolt (2). Repeat
on opposite side.
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Slide bagger assembly into proper position.
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Once bagger assembly is in proper position, tighten adjust-
ment bolts (2) on both sides to 100 In-Lbs/11,2 Nm. Do NOT
overtighten.
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Readjust if necessary.
VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT
If necessary, the vertical position of the bagger assembly can be
adjusted to maintain proper alignment (B) between the fender
and the bagger assembly top.
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Remove bagger assembly.
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Do NOT remove; ONLY loosen nuts (3).
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Raise or lower the bagger support brackets (4) to proper
position and retighten nuts (3).
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Replace bagger assembly onto bagger supports (4).
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Readjust if necessary.
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TO INSTALL BAGGER SPRING LATCH
The bagger spring latches are located on the back plate (1),
one in each of the bottom corners.
Before installing, tractor engine must be shut off and parking
brake engaged.
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Install each bagger spring latch with the loop end (2) down
and facing towards the bagger assembly.
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Place the mounting bolt (3) through the backplate. Place
curved end of the bagger spring latch onto mounting bolt (3)
and secure with nut (4) as shown. Tighten firmly.
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NOTE: The bottom of the bagger assembly should contact the
loop end so that it is held securely when closed.
NOTE: If the bagger assembly height is adjusted, it may be
necessary to adjust the bagger spring latch. To adjust, remove
the nut (4) and move the bagger spring latch to the appropriate
hole in the backplate (1), ensuring the bagger assembly will be
securely closed. Retighten nut securely.
TO INSTALL BAGGER FULL LEVER/EXTENSION
Before installation or adjusting, tractor engine must be shut off
and parking brake engaged.
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Remove center discharge chute. (See "To Remove Center
Chute" in section 6 of this manual.)
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Remove bolt (1) from chassis. Place cover (2) in slots (3)
in backplate. While holding cover in place, place lever (4)
through slot and reinstall bolt (1). Adjust as needed.
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TO ADJUST BAGGER FULL LEVER/EXTENSION
Slide bagger full extension (4) to the desired position.
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For the heaviest/wet grasses, slide extension all the way in.
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For the lightest/driest grasses, pull extension all the way out.
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