Scotts 62162S Owner's Manual page 9

UNFOLDING AND ADJUSTING HANDLE ASSEMBLY
See figure 2
WARNING Folding or unfolding the handle improperly
can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating
condition.
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Do not damage the cables when folding or
unfolding the handle.
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If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
To raise handle assembly:
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Pull up and back on the lower handle (1) until it is
aligned with the hole position of the arm support
and the mower housing.
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To secure the lower handle (1) in place, turn the
T-knobs (3) 90 degree until the lock pin is engaged
in one of the three locked stand-up positions (4).
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Open the upper cam locks (2).
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Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise it into
operating position.
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To secure the upper handle in place, close the
upper cam locks (2).
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NOTE: If the upper handle is loose or separated from
the lower handle, tighten the knobs on the upper handle
locks by turning them clockwise.
INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER BAG
(For Rear Bagging Operation)
See figure 3
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Lift the rear discharge door (1).
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Lift the grass catcher by its handle (2) and place
under the rear discharge door so that the hooks (3)
on the grass catcher are seated on the door rod (4).
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Release the rear discharge door. When installed
correctly, the hooks on the grass catcher will extend
through the openings on the rear discharge door.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: When using the grass catcher, do not install
either the side discharge deflector or the mulching plug.
REMOVING/INSTALLING THE MULCHING PLUG
(For Mulching Operation)
See figure 4
The mulching plug must be removed in order to install
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the grass catcher.
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To remove the mulching plug, lift the rear discharge
door (1).
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Grasp the handle (2) of the mulching plug. Lift and
pull the mulching plug out using the handle.
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The mulching plug (3) is inserted at an angle, so it
requires some force to remove it.
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Fig. 2
The mulching plug must be re-installed when the grass
catcher is removed.
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To install the mulching plug, lift the rear discharge
door (1).
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Grasp the handle (2) of the mulching plug. Lift and
insert the mulching plug in at an angle using the
handle.
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