Troy-Bilt E189 Operator's Manual page 10

a. Hold blade control against upper handle.
b. Pull starter rope out of the engine. Release blade
control handle.
c. Slip starter rope into rope guide.
d. Tighten wing nut.
4. Secure cables with cable ties provided. Pull cable tie tight
and trim excess.
Grass Catcher
1. 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 rods on the
frame. See Fig. 3-4. All the plastic channels except
center top of bag attach from outside of bag.
c. Attach center top of bag from inside of bag.
2. Before attaching the grass catcher, the rear mulching baffle
must be removed.
a. Lift rear discharge door.
b. Remove rear mulching baffle. See Fig. 3-5.
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3. 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.
See Fig. 3-6.
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.
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