Troy-Bilt 429 Operator's Manual page 7

5. Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher
(if needed). Make certain bag is turned right side
out before assembling (warning label will be on the
outside).
a. Place bag over frame so that its black plastic side
is at the bottom.
b. Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the
frame, Figure 3-5. All the plastic channels except
center top of bag attach from outside of bag.
c. Attach center top of bag from inside of bag.
6. Follow steps below to attach grass catcher:
a. Lift rear discharge door.
b. Place grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go
of discharge door so that it rests on the grass
catcher, Figure 3-6.
To remove grass catcher, lift rear discharge door on the
mower. Lift grass catcher up and out, off of the pivot
rod. Release rear discharge door to allow it to close rear
opening of mower.
WARNING: Never operate mower unless the
hooks on the grass catcher are firmly seated
on the pivot rod and the rear discharge door rests
firmly against top of the grass catcher.
Adjustments
An adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel
provides cutting height adjustment.
1. Depress lever towards wheel.
2. Move it to any one of the positions for desired cutting
height, Figure 3-7. Make sure that each wheel is
positioned at the same height.
3. Release lever towards mower deck.
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Figure 3-5: Assemble the grass catcher (if needed).
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Figure 3-6: Attach the grass catcher.
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Figure 3-7: Use adjustment levers at each wheel to change the
cutting height.
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Setup and
Adjustment
WARNING
Never operate mower
unless the hooks on the
grass catcher are firmly
seated on the pivot rod
and the rear discharge
door rests firmly against
top of the grass catcher.