1998 S/N 21329 - Walker Mowers
1998 S/N 21329 - Walker Mowers
1998 S/N 21329 - Walker Mowers
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Operating Instructions<br />
3. Hook the bottom of the bag over the rear<br />
bumper while lifting on the handle strap.<br />
4. Tilt the catcher back to dump into the bag by lifting<br />
on the catcher lift handle on the lower<br />
front corner of the catcher with the one hand<br />
while continuing to hold up on the bag strap<br />
with the other hand. Refer to photos for positioning<br />
the bag and dumping.<br />
Catcher Lift/<br />
Dump Handle<br />
DANGER<br />
PINCH POINT - SPRING LOADED DOOR<br />
When lowering the door on the GHS<br />
catcher, depress the safety latch on the<br />
side of the catcher. BE VERY CAREFUL<br />
to keep hands, fingers, etc. out of the<br />
hinging mechanism and away from the<br />
door frame as the door closes. The<br />
springs that hold the door closed during<br />
operation are very powerful, and the door<br />
can slam shut with considerable force.<br />
Power Dump Option<br />
When equipped with the optional power dump system,<br />
the operator dumps the catcher while sitting in<br />
the seat. A toggle switch operating a power ram is<br />
used to raise and lower the catcher. The back door<br />
automatically opens and closes during the dump<br />
cycle.<br />
Dumping Catcher into Dump Bag<br />
5. Lower the catcher smoothly down to the normal<br />
operating position. DO NOT allow the catcher<br />
to drop down - the gas spring, that holds the<br />
catcher in the raised position, is not a shock<br />
absorber for lowering the catcher.<br />
6. Close the door by holding the door handle with<br />
the left hand and releasing the safety latch on<br />
the door hinge mechanism with the right hand.<br />
The safety latch is released by pressing in on<br />
the top of the latch. Then, smoothly close the<br />
door, working against the spring pressure that<br />
holds the door closed. DO NOT let the door<br />
slam shut by releasing the door before it is<br />
closed.<br />
Hold the toggle switch UP or DOWN to RAISE or<br />
LOWER the catcher. When the catcher reaches the<br />
full raised or lowered position, the power ram clutch<br />
will make a ratcheting sound. Release the toggle<br />
switch as soon as this sound is heard. DO NOT operate<br />
the ram with the clutch ratcheting for an<br />
extended time as this will cause extra wear on the<br />
clutch mechanism.<br />
CAUTION<br />
The operator should be in the seat and<br />
bystanders stay clear when the power<br />
dump is operating. The power dump is<br />
used ONLY for tailgate dumping. Do not<br />
attempt to use the optional dump bag or<br />
any other bag with the power dump.<br />
NOTE: If grass tends to hang up in the catcher after<br />
raising the catcher with the power dump, “jiggle”<br />
the steering levers and make the tractor bounce a little<br />
to unstick the grass and make it slide out of the<br />
catcher.<br />
NOTE: With the power dump mechanism in the<br />
normal operating position (catcher down), the<br />
catcher can be manually raised for access to the<br />
engine and the catcher can be manually dumped.<br />
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