Dumping catcher into dump bag, Power dump option, Operating instructions – Walker MT User Manual
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Operating Instructions
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Dumping Catcher into Dump Bag
5.
Lower the catcher smoothly down to the normal
operating position. DO NOT allow the catcher
to drop down - the gas spring, that holds the
catcher in the raised position, is not a shock
absorber for lowering the catcher.
6.
Close the door by holding the door handle
with the left hand and releasing the safety
latch on the door hinge mechanism with the
right hand. The safety latch is released by
pressing in on the top of the latch. The door
will close smoothly with the assistance of the
gas springs. If the dampening springs are not
functioning properly, they should be replaced
to prevent the door from slamming closed and
possibly causing a pinch point.
Power Dump Option
When equipped with the optional power dump sys-
tem, the operator dumps the catcher while sitting in
the seat. A toggle switch operating a power ram is
used to raise and lower the catcher. The back door
automatically opens and closes during the dump
cycle.
Hold the toggle switch UP or DOWN to RAISE or
LOWER the catcher. When the catcher reaches the
full raised or lowered position, the power ram clutch
will make a ratcheting sound. Release the toggle
switch as soon as this sound is heard. DO NOT op-
erate the ram with the clutch ratcheting for an
extended time as this will cause extra wear on the
clutch mechanism.
NOTE: If grass tends to hang up in the catcher af-
ter raising the catcher with the power dump, “jiggle”
the steering levers and make the tractor bounce a lit-
tle to unstick the grass and make it slide out of the
catcher.
NOTE: With the power dump mechanism in the
normal operating position (catcher down), the
catcher can be manually raised for access to the
engine and the catcher can be manually dumped.
Catcher Lift/
Dump Handle
CAUTION
The operator should be in the seat and
bystanders stay clear when the power
dump is operating. The power dump is
used ONLY for tailgate dumping. Do not
attempt to use the optional dump bag or
any other bag with the power dump.