Collection Bag View Window; Attaching/Removing The Mulching Plug; Installing The Side Discharge Chute; To Install The Side Discharge Chute - Craftsman 151.98834 Operator's Manual

COLLECTION BAG VIEW WINDOW

See Figure 11, page iii
■ The collection bag (15) is equipped with a
clear view window through which you can
observe the filling condition during the
mowing process.
■ Empty the collection bag when through the
window you observe that the bag is nearly
full.
EMPTYING
■ Grasp the collection bag by its handle and
lift to remove from mower.
■ Empty grass clippings.
■ Lift the safety flap (16) and reinstall the
collection bag as described earlier in this
manual.
ATTACHING/REMOVING THE
MULCHING PLUG
See Figures 12-14, page iv
WARNING
Do not at any time make any adjustments to
the lawn mower without first stopping the
motor and removing the safety key (19). Do
not attach the collection bag (15) and the
mulching plug (17) at the same time.
The mulching plug allows the grass clippings
to be deposited back on the lawn during
cutting. To install plug:
■ Lift the safety flap (16) and detach the
grass collection bag.
■ Lift and hold the safety flap up with one
hand.
■ With other hand grasp plug by its upright
handle and insert the plug into the rear
discharge chute. Ensure that the locking latch
snaps into place as shown in Fig. 13.
The mulching plug MUST be removed if
collection bag is used. To remove plug:
■ Lift and hold the safety flap up with one
hand.
■ With other hand squeeze the plug upright
handle to release the locking latch. Pull the
plug up and out of the discharge chute.
ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING THE SIDE DISCHARGE
CHUTE
See Figure 15, page iv
WARNING
Do not at any time make any adjustments to
the lawn mower without first stopping the
motor and removing the safety key (19).
The mower is designed to dispense clippings
back to the lawn (mulching plate installed)
or to gather clippings in the collection bag
(mulching plate removed). However, you may
choose to discharge the clippings to the side
of the mower as you mow, which requires
the installation of the side discharge chute
and removal of the collection bag. Also, to
improve side discharge, install the mulching
plug.

To install the side discharge chute:

■ Pull up and hold the side discharge door in
fully raised position.
■ Hook the slots in the tabs on the top of the
chute onto the hinge bar on the underside of
the discharge door.
■ Lower the side discharge door. The tension
of the hinge spring will keep the chute in
place.
13 ― English