MTD 407 Operator's Manual page 8

Hand Knob Insulator 2. Place frame
inside bag
Upper Handle
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Lower
_Handle
n marks here)
Figure 4
• Remove the hairpin clips from the outer hole in the
weld pins on the handle mounting brackets.
• Using a pair of pliers, squeeze one leg of the lower
handle against the handle mounting bracket. Insert
the hairpin clip into the inner hole on the weld pin.
Repeat on the other side. Refer to Figure 5.
• Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened
securely.
Inner Hole
Hairpin Clip
Lower Handle
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Outer Hole _*/
die Mounting
Bracket
Figure 5
Assembling t heGrassCatcher
NOTE: Before assembling, make sure that the grass
bag is turned right side out with the warning label on the
outside. Also the black plastic side is the bottom of the
bag.
• Insert the front frame into the rear frame as far as it
will go.
• Place frame assembly inside the bag.
• Slip the plastic channel of the bag over the frame
(adjacent to the handle of the grass catcher) as
shown in Figure 6. Make sure that the handle of the
grass catcher protrudes out of the notch in the
plastic channel on bag.
• Insert the two hooks on both sides of the frame
through the openings on both sides of the bag.
1. Slide front frame
into rear frame
;Frame
Hoo_
Front_Frame
3. Slip handle
out of notch
4. Slip plastic channel
over frame
Figure 6
Secure bag to the frame by working the plastic
channels on bag over the frame on the other sides
as shown in Figure 6.
NOTE: All of the plastic channels except the center top
of the bag attach from the outside of the bag. The
center top of the bag attaches from the inside of bag.
WARNING: Never operate the mower without the
proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher,
blade/motor control or other safety protective
devices in place and working. Never operate the
mower with damaged safety devices. Failure to de
so can result in personal injury.
Attaching TheGrass Catcher
• Lift the rear discharge door on the mower and
remove the mulching baffle. See Figure 7.
e Door
Mulching Baffle
Figure 7