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Cable Tie
ower
Handle
Figure 5
Bag
.... ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Figure 6
,_/Hook
Hole in
Plastic
Channel
Plastic
Channels
Assemblyof GrassCatcher
NOTE:
If your mowers
grass catcher is assem-
bled, proceed
to the next section.
If not, follow
these steps.
NOTE: Make certain the grass bag is turned right
side out before assembfing
(warning label wifl be
on the outside).
• Place bag over frame (black plastic side is the bot-
tom of bag.) Insert the hooks on the frame through
the holes in the side plastic channels of the bag. See
Figure 6.
• Secure bag to frame by working the plastic channels
on bag over frame as shown in Figure 6. All of the
plastic
channels
except
center top of bag attach
from the outside of bag. Center top of bag attaches
from the inside of bag.
AttachingGrass Catcherto Mower
• Lift the rear discharge door on the mower, and place
the grass catcher on the pivot rod.
Let go of dis-
charge
door so that it rests on the grass catcher.
See Figure 7.
NOTE:
Make certain
cables are routed
to the
outside of the handle so they are not in the way
when attaching the grass catcher.
Rear Discharc
Door
Pivot
Rod
Grass
Catcher
Figure 7
Hinged Mulching Plug (optional)
Side Chute Deflector \
(op!ional)
Figure 8
WARNING:
Never operate
the mower
unless
the hooks
on the grass
catcher
are seated
on the pivot rod, and the rear discharge
door
rests
firmly
against
the
top
of the
grass
catcher.
To Removethe Grass Catcher
• Lift the rear discharge door on the mower as shown
in Figure 7. Lift the grass catcher up and off the pivot
rod. Release the rear discharge door.
Converting to SideDischarge
If your unit is equipped
with a side discharge deflec-
tor, you can convert to a side discharge
mower as
follows:
• Remove the grass catcher as previously described.
cOn the side
of the mower
deck,
lift the hinged
mulching plug. See Figure 8.
• Slide the two hooks on the side discharge deflector
under the hinge pin on the hinged mulching plug as-
sembly.
• Lower the hinged mulching plug.
NOTE: Do not remove the hinged mulching plug at
any time, even when you are not mulching.
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WARNING: All mowers are equipped with a rear
protective guard. The guard helps eliminate pro-
jectiles thrown by the blade from injuring the op-
erator. DO NOT REMOVE THIS GUARD.
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