John Deere OMGX20927 User Manual

JOHN DEERE

WORLDWIDE COMMERCIAL & CONSUMER

EQUIPMENT D IV IS IO N

GX20927
K1

2-Bag Bagger

For 42-Inch an d 48- Inch Mower Decks

OMGX20927 K1

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

North American Version

Litho in U.S.A.

INTRODUCTION

Introduc tion

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.

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! This symbol and text

highlig ht potential haz ards or death to the
operator or bystanders that may occur if the
hazards or procedures are ignored.

Using Your Operator’s Manual

This manual is an important part of your machine and
should remain with the machine when you sell it.

Reading your operator’s manual will help you and others
avoid personal injury or damage to the machine.
Information given in this manual will provide the operator
with the safest and most effective use of the machine.
Knowing how to operate this machine safely and correctly
will allow you to train others who may operate this machine.

If you have an attachment, use the safety and operating
information in the attachment operator’s manual along with
the machine operator’s manual to operate the attachment
safely and correctly.

This manual and safety signs on your machine may also be
availabl e in other languages (see your John Deere dealer
to order).

Sections in your operator’s manual are placed in a specific
order to help you understand all the safety messages and
learn the controls so you can operate this machine safely.
You can also use this manual to answer any specific
operating or servicing questions. A convenient index
located at the end of this book will help you to find needed
information quickly.

IMPORTANT: Av oid damage! This text is used to tell
the operator of actions or conditions that might
result in damage to the machine.

NOTE: General information is given throughout the
manual that may help the operator in the operation or
service of the machine.

The machine shown in this manual may differ slightly from
your machine, but will be similar enough to help you
understand our instructions.

RIGHT-HAND and LEFT-HAND sides are determined by
facing in the direction the machine will travel when going
forward. When you see a broken line arrow (------>), the
item referred to is hidden from view.

Before delivering this machine, your dealer performed a
predelivery inspection to ensure best performance.

Special Messages

Your manual contains special messages to bring attention
to potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as
helpful operating and servicing information. Please read all
the information carefully to avoid injury and machine
damage.

Introduction

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Product Iden ti fic a tio n

Record Purchase Information

If you need to contact an Authorized Serv ice 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.

DATE OF PURCHASE:
______________________________________ ___
DEAL ER N AME:
______________________________________ ___
DEAL ER PHON E:
______________________________________ ___

Product Identification

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Co nt ents

Safety .....................................................................................................................................................................................1

Installing ................................................................................................................................................................................4

Removing .............................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Operating ............................................................................................................................................................................. 10

Replacement Parts...............................................................................................................................................................12

Service ................................................................................................................................................................................13

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................................................15

Storage ................................................................................................................................................................................. 16

Assembly..............................................................................................................................................................................17

Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................................19

Index.....................................................................................................................................................................................20

All information, illustrations and

specifications in this manual are based

on the latest information at the time of

publication. The right is reserved to

make changes at any time without

notice.

COPYRI GHT© 2001

Deere & Co.

John Deere Worldwide Commercial and

Consum er Equipmen t Di vi si on

All righ ts reserved

Previous Ed itions

COPYRIGHT©

Table of Contents

OMGX20927 K1 - English

SAFETY

Safety

Understanding The Machine Safety Labels

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-aler t
symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards.

The operator’s manual also explains any potential safety
hazards whenever necessary in special safety messages
that are identified with the word, CAUTION, and the safety­alert symbol.

WARNING: Thrown Objects

MX10382 M118223

• Do not operate mower without chutes and hoses
securely in place.

CAUTION

WARNING: Objects May Be Thrown from Mower

MX10309 M118464

• Do not open catcher while blades are turning.

• Shut off engine before removing or installing bag.

• Operate mower with complete bagging attachment in
place.

MX10309 G C00215

• Bag is subject to wear and deterioration.

• Check bag frequently, replace when necessary.

• Use a John Deere bag or equivalent to comply with
safety specifications.

Bagging Safely

Read, understand and follow all instructions in this
attachment manual, the vehicle operator’s manual and
safety signs on equipment before starting.

Use proper front ballast. Remove ballast when the material
collection system is removed.

Hopper extends beyond vehicle. Be aware of surrounding
objects when making short tur ns.

Do not operate material collection system unless entire
grass catcher is fastened in place with hopper cover
securely latched.

Do not let anyone ride on the mower or material collection

Safety - 1

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 inst al l bags or unplug chute:

• Stop mower.

• Disengage mower PTO.

• Stop engine.

Before you back up:

M61008

• Stop machine.

• Look behind hopper for children.

• Lock the park brake.

• Stop the engine.

• Lower tiller to the ground.

• Remove the key.

• Before you leave the operator’ s seat, wait f or engine and
all moving parts to stop.

Wear Appropriate Clothing

MIF

• Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment
appropriate for the job.

Operate safely on slopes:

• Empty bags when they are half full.

• Do not operate on steep slopes.

• Before you turn, slow down.

• Avoid sudden starts and stops.

• Avoid holes, rocks, and roots.

• Mow up and down — not across slopes.

• Do not park mower with material collection system on
slopes.

Bag Maintenance:

• Bag is subject to wear and deterioration.

• Check bag frequently, replace when necessary.

• Use John Deere bag or equivalent to comply with safety
specifications.

• Do not leave clippings in bags overnight.

Pa rki ng Saf e l y

• Stop machine on a level surface, not on a slope.

• Disengage PTO.

• Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating the machine.

• Wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs.
Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing.

• Do not wear radio or music headphones. Safe service
and operation requires your full attention.

Practice Safe Maintenance

MIF

• Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep
area clean and dry .

• Never service or adjust the bagger while the vehicle is

Safety - 2

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.

Safety - 3

Installing

Remove Mulch Cover

A

INSTALLING

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.

Install Proper Ballast

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! To maintain steering

control and stability always use the
recommended ballast.

Install the proper front ballast to help counter-balance the
total weight of the bagger . Remove ballast when the bagger
is removed. This will ensure proper operation of the
machine when not bagging. See your authorized service
center for recommended weights on your machine.

Install High Lift Mower Blades

A

6. Tighten blade hardware (A) to 62 N•m (46 lb-ft).

A

MX8865a

Installing 2-Bag Bagger

Install Mounting Post and Bagger Support Rod

B

A

M10280 MX8870

1. Fit tabs (A) on mounting post into slots (B) on rear hitch
plate.

1. Park vehicle safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
section.)

2. Disconnect the spark plug wire.

3. Thoroughly clean the top and underside of the mower
deck.

c CA UTION: Av oid i njury! Be careful, sharp edges

on mower blades. Always wear gloves when
handling mower blades.

4. Remove mower blades. See your machine operator’s
manual.

5. Install high lift blades.

Installing - 4

INSTALLING

D

C

E

MX10280

F

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.

4. Install spring locking pin (C) into hole in drilled cargo pin.

I

J

MX10308

2. Close hopper top and fasten hood hold-down (I) over
latch rod (J).

Install Rear Bagger Chute

42-Inch Mower Decks

A

B

Installing Bags

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! To prevent injury from

thrown objects, do not operate mower without
complete bagging attachment securely in
place.

G

H

M93583

1. Install left and right bags (G) on mounting post (H).

MX8872

1. Hold plastic discharge chute (A) open.

2. To unlock metal deflector (B), grasp corner, pull outward
and swing upward to open.

Installing - 5