Using Grass Bag - Exmark Metro 21 Operator's Manual

3. Push the plug all the way in until the spring clip on the
bottom of the plug clicks into place, locking the plug
securely into the discharge tunnel (Fig. 12). Release
the discharge door handle to lock the top of the plug.
Figure 11
1. Discharge door handle
4. To remove the plug, move the discharge door handle
rearwards while at the same time lift up the spring clip
on the bottom of the plug. When the plug is unlocked,
pull it out of the discharge tunnel.
Note: When grass is thick and lush, clippings may collect
on and around the discharge tunnel plug. This may make
plug removal difficult. Clean plug thoroughly after each
use.
Figure 12
1. Spring clip
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2. Plug tilted clockwise
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Using Grass Bag

Occasionally you may wish to use the grass bag for
bagging extra long grass, lush grass or leaves.
1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Ensure discharge door handle is fully forward and pin
is engaged in catch (Fig. 13).
3. INSTALLING BAG—Slide hole in bag frame onto
retaining post on discharge tunnel (Fig. 13). Set rear of
bag frame onto lower handle.
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Grass clippings and other objects can be
thrown from an open discharge tunnel.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Objects thrown with enough force could cause
serious personal injury or death to operator or
bystander.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never open door on discharge tunnel when
engine is running unless the grass bag, optional
side discharge attachment or discharge tunnel
plug is securely installed.
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1. Bag frame on retaining
post
2. Pin engaged in catch
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Figure 13
3. Handle fully forward.
Discharge door closed.
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