Cutting Height; Side Discharge Chute - MTD 54M Operator's Manual

2. Follow the steps below to attach the grass catcher:
a. Lift rear discharge door. See Fig. 3-6.
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Figure 3-6
b. Place grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of
discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher.
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.
Side Discharge Chute
Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To convert to side
discharge, make sure grass catcher is off of the unit and rear
discharge door is closed.
1. On the side of the mower, lift the mulching plug. See
Figure 3-7.
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Figure 3-7
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Slide two hooks of side discharge chute under hinge pin on
mulching plug assembly. Lower the mulching plug. Do not
remove side mulching plug at any time, even when you are
not mulching.
Adjustments
CuttingHeight
Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the cutting
height of the mower.
1. Depress height adjustment lever towards wheel.
2. Slide lever to desired position for a change in cutting
height. SeeFig. 3-8.
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Figure 3-8
3. Release lever towards deck.
IMPORTANT:All wheels must be placed in the same
relative position. For rough or uneven lawns, move the
height adjustment lever to a higher position. This will stop
scalping of grass.
Set-Up
6as and Oil Fill-Up
Refer to the Engine Operation section in this manual for
additional engine information.
1. Add oil provided before starting unit for the first time out
of the box.
Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
Engine Operation section of this manual.
WARNING: Use extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
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3 -- ASSEMBLY&
SET-UP