JOHN DEERE WORLDWIDE COMMERCIAL & CONSUMER EQUIPMENT DIVISION GX20927 K1 2-Bag Bagger For 42-Inch and 48-Inch Mower Decks OMGX20927 K1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL North American Version Litho in U.S.A.
INTRODUCTION Introduction c CAUTION: Avoid injury! This symbol and text highlight potential hazards or death to the Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product We appreciate having you as a customer and wish you many years of safe and satisfied use of your machine. operator or bystanders that may occur if the hazards or procedures are ignored. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! This text is used to tell the operator of actions or conditions that might result in damage to the machine.
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Product Identification Record Purchase Information If you need to contact an Authorized Service Center for information on servicing, always provide the product model and serial number. You will need to locate the model and serial number for the bagger and record the information in the spaces provided below.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Safety .....................................................................................................................................................................................1 Installing ................................................................................................................................................................................4 Removing .......................................................................................
SAFETY WARNING: Thrown Objects Safety Understanding The Machine Safety Labels MX10382 M118223 Safety-Alert Symbol The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed in important areas on your machine to draw attention to potential safety hazards. On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used with the safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards. • Do not operate mower without chutes and hoses securely in place.
SAFETY system. Riders are subject to injury such as being struck by foreign objects or being thrown off. Riders may obstruct the operator’s view and cause a collision. Before you remove or install bags or unplug chute: • Stop mower. • Disengage mower PTO. • Stop engine. • Lock the park brake. • Stop the engine. • Lower tiller to the ground. • Remove the key. • Before you leave the operator’s seat, wait for engine and all moving parts to stop.
SAFETY moving. Keep safety devices in place and in working condition. Keep hardware tight. • Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix damage immediately. Replace worn or broken parts. Remove any buildup of debris. • Unauthorized modifications to the bagger may impair its function and safety. Do not tamper with its original design.
INSTALLING Installing Remove Mulch Cover A A A MX8865a 6. Tighten blade hardware (A) to 62 N•m (46 lb-ft). MX8868 The mulch cover (A) or mulch plug kit is not compatible with the installation of the 2-bag bagger. Remove mulch cover or mulch plug kit before installing bagger attachment. Installing 2-Bag Bagger Install Mounting Post and Bagger Support Rod Install Proper Ballast B c CAUTION: Avoid injury! To maintain steering control and stability always use the recommended ballast.
INSTALLING D C I J E MX10280 MX10308 2. Close hopper top and fasten hood hold-down (I) over latch rod (J). Install Rear Bagger Chute 42-Inch Mower Decks F A MX8870 2. Insert bagger support rod (E) into the smaller holes in rear cargo mounts (F). 3. Install drilled cargo pin (D) into mounting post. B 4. Install spring locking pin (C) into hole in drilled cargo pin.
INSTALLING c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Prevent possible thrown objects. The discharge chute assembly must fit tight against the chute hinge bracket and completely cover the mower deck discharge opening. L K NOTE: Make sure discharge chute assembly does not get caught inside mower deck discharge opening. M P O N C D MX10382 7. Slide top (K) of upper discharge chute assembly into hopper top. 8. Slide bottom (O) of upper chute over top (M) of lower chute, aligning notch (P) with bolt (N). 9.
INSTALLING H D C G I MX10381 E 6. Make sure discharge chute is seated completely inside lip (I) of deck . 7. Hook front rubber strap latch (G) through hole (H) in gage wheel bracket. C MX10378 MX10379 K 4. Hook rear wireform (C) behind gage wheel bracket (E). c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Prevent possible thrown objects. The discharge chute assembly J O N must fit tight against the chute hinge bracket and completely cover the mower deck discharge opening.
REMOVING Removing Removing Chute 42-Inch Mower Decks B C A MX10381 2. Unhook rubber strap latch (C) holding lower chute assembly to mower deck. MX10382 1. Unhook rubber strap latch (A) connecting upper chute to lower chute. Remove upper chute (B). C D D E MX10374 3. Slide discharge chute back to release wireform (D). MX10316 4. Lift discharge chute deflector and remove lower chute from mower. 2. Release rubber strap latch (E). 3. Slide lower chute back to release rod (D) from keyhole (C). 4.
REMOVING c CAUTION: Avoid injury! To ensure safe operation of the machine when not bagging, remove ballast when the attachment is removed. 8. Remove ballast. 9. Remove high lift mower blades and install regular blades.
OPERATING Operating Airflow For Bagger Bagger needs strong airflow from mower to bags for best performance. Follow these suggestions to help airflow: • Keep bagger chute, hopper top, screen, bags and underside of mower clean. Inspect and Unplug Material Collection System c CAUTION: Avoid injury! To help prevent injury from mower blades, do not try to unplug discharge chute while engine is running. • Keep throttle lever at fast position but travel at slow speed.
OPERATING Right bag may not fill completely when you are cutting thin stand of grass. Bag will fill if you slow engine to reduce airflow. Fill bags 1/2 full when operating on slopes to avoid tipping. Bagging Tips IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Bagger may extend beyond machine or mower. Be careful not to hit a tree or building with hopper when you make short turns. Run engine at full speed. If engine slows down, reduce travel speed. Bag grass only when grass is dry: Wet grass will plug chute and bagger.
REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement Parts Service Literature If you would like a copy of the Parts Catalog or Technical Manual for this machine call: • U.S. & Canada: 1-800-522-7448. • All Other Regions: Your John Deere dealer. Parts We recommend John Deere quality parts and lubricants, available at your John Deere dealer. Part numbers may change, use part numbers listed below when you order. If a number changes, your dealer will have the latest number.
SERVICE Service Adjusting Bagger Level c CAUTION: Avoid injury! To prevent injury from thrown objects, do not open catcher while blades are turning. A B IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Bag frames must be level horizontally or hopper top will not seal properly. NOTE: Prior to adjusting bags for level, check machine for level: proper tire inflation and parked on a level surface. MX10308 1. Close hopper top and fasten hood hold-down (B) over latch rod (A). 2.
SERVICE A M96098b 2. Tighten or loosen hardware (A) to adjust hopper top hinge tightness.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Using Troubleshooting Chart If you still have a problem after you have checked all possible causes, see your John Deere dealer. If you have a problem with your thatcher that is not listed in the chart, see your John Deere dealer. If Check Grass not being picked up completely. • Mow grass only when dry. • Reduce mower ground speed. • Empty bags. • Clean screen in hopper top. • Unplug chute. • Check cutting edge of mower blades.
STORAGE Storage Storage 1. Remove the bagger from the machine. 2. Empty and clean the hopper, chute and bags. 3. Remove any ballast used during bagging. This will ensure proper operation of the mower when the bagger is not used. 4. If you are using a special mower blade for bagging, remove it and use the correct mower blade. 5. Replace missing or damaged parts. Make sure all hardware is secure. 6. Paint scuffed metal surfaces to prevent rust. 7. If possible, store the bagger in a cool, dark place.
ASSEMBLY 2. Insert bagger support rod (A) between cargo mount bracket and mounting post. Ass embly Identify Parts Qty. Description 1 Bagger Support Rod 3. Insert round head bolt (F) through cargo mount bracket and into hole (I) in mounting post. 2 High Lift Blade 4. Secure bolt with M8 lock nut (B) and flat washer (C).
ASSEMBLY Adjust Hopper Top Latch Install Hopper Screen A A B M96099 1. Fasten hopper screen (B) to inside of hopper top with three tie bands (A). Put tie bands through holes in hopper top tabs and slots in screen. MX10308 1. Close hopper top and fasten hood hold-down (A) over latch rod. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To prevent injury from thrown objects, hopper top must be securely sealed. 2. Pull tie bands tight and cut off excess.
SPECIFICATIONS Specifications 2-Bag Bagger Specifications 42 Inch Bagger Fits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-Inch Mower Decks 48 Inch Bagger Fits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-Inch Mower Decks Approximate volume of each bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX Index A Assembly ........................................................................ 17 B Bagger, Adjusting Level ................................................. 13 Bagger, Airflow ............................................................... 10 Bagger, Filling ................................................................ 10 Bagger, Installing .............................................................. 4 Bagger, Removing ............................................................
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