John Deere OMGX20927 - Manual (Page 14)

Operating - 10
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.
• Keep throttle lever at fast position but travel at slow
speed.
• Level mower front-to-rear so rear of mower is no more
than 13 mm (1/2 in.) higher than front of mower.
• Operate mower in higher cutting positions.
• Replace worn or damaged mower blades.
Check for Plugging While Bagging
Check the flow indicator on the Rear Bagger or Power Flow
chute periodically for any indication of loss of air flow.
If there is a trail of clippings behind mower or the clippings
blow to the side, check for plugged chute, full bags, or
problems with the blower assembly (if equipped).
If grass builds up in front of mower deck discharge chute,
check for plugged rear bagger or power flow chute, or
problems with the blower assembly (if equipped).
Dismounting to Inspect or Unplug Material
Collection System
Before getting off the seat:
1. Stop machine.
2. Disengage mower blades.
3. Move throttle lever to slow position.
4. Lower mower to the ground.
5. Lock the park brake.
6. Stop the engine.
7. Remove the key.
8. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
Inspect and Unplug Material Collection
System
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Remove debris from the following inspection points:
1. Open hopper cover. Check chute outlet.
2. Remove chute from mower deck or blower assembly (if
equipped). Check chute inlet.
3. Check under mower deck for debris.
Filling Bags
Check level of clippings often.
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When clippings are up to hopper top window (A), empty
bags to avoid plugging bagger chute. Left bag normally fills
first.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are
dangerous:
• Park the machine safely and lock the park
brake before getting off the seat.
• Turn the mower off.
• Stop the engine.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! To help prevent injury
from mower blades, do not try to unplug
discharge chute while engine is running.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! To prevent injury from
thrown objects, do not open catcher while
blades are turning. Shut off engine before
removing or installing bag.
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