Operator`s manual

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Section 1
WARNING
Do not dump clippings in a disposal area that is
burning.
Do not dump clippings in a disposal area that is
on a steep slope.
Do not dump clippings into a drop off or over a
retaining wall.
A. Disengage the deck drive, apply the parking brake
and allow all moving parts to come to a complete
stop.
B. Pull downward on the hopper door handle to allow
the hopper sweeper to remove the material from inside
the hopper. See Figure 1-1.
2007 Figure 2-1 GC-CS
Dumping the HopperFigure 1-1.
C. Once the material has been completely removed
from the hopper, lift the hopper door handle to
close the hopper door and lock into place. See
Figure 1-2.
2007 Figure 2-2 GC-CS
Closing the Hopper DoorFigure 1-2.
When dumping the hopper into a disposal area, 4.
inspect the hopper debris screen for material.
When the debris screen is full of material, the grass
catching ability may suffer. Frequency of cleaning
the hopper debris screen will vary depending on
conditions.
To clean the hopper debris screen;5.
A. Disengage the deck drive and allow all moving parts
to come to a complete stop.
B. Apply parking brake and shut off the engine.
C. Stand on the left side of the hopper assembly.
D. Unhook the debris screen latches and remove the
debris screen from the hopper. See Figure 1-3.
Debris Screen
Latches
Figure 2-3 GC-CS
Cleaning the Hopper Debris ScreenFigure 1-3.
E. Remove material from the debris screen and
reinstall. Secure by latching the debris screen
latches.
When service is needed inside the hopper, 6.
disengage the deck drive and allow all moving parts
to come to a complete stop. Shut off the engine and
apply the parking brake. Rotate the hopper door
prop rod upward until it contacts the hopper door.
This will prevent the hopper door from moving until
the service is complete. See Figure 1-4.
Hopper Prop
Rod
Fi
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ure 2-4 GC-CS
Hopper Door Prop RodFigure 1-4.