Ariens Classic LM 21 Manual page 15

To Bag
CAUTION: Check grass bag
frequently for wear or
deterioration. Replace worn or
damaged bag with Ariens original
equipment replacement bag only.
1. Shut off unit.
2. Install side discharge cover.
Figure 8
3. Lift rear door.
4. Hook grass bag frame on mounting
flange.
5. Lower rear door.
If necessary, lift rear of grass bag frame to
lock in position.
There should be no openings between bag
and mounting surface after installing bag. If
necessary, clear debris from bag mounting
surface.
Grass Bag Removal
1. Shut off unit.
2. Lift rear door.
3. Use handle to lift bag off mounting
flange.
4. Close rear door.
NOTE: Empty grass bag and clean mower
pan after each use. DO NOT allow grass
clumps or a grass coating to collect inside of
grass bag or mower pan. Remove grass bag
from mower, wash bag with hose and allow to
dry.
To Side Discharge
1. Shut off unit.
2. Remove grass bag.
3. Install Mulchmaster plug (see below).
Side Discharge Cover
4. Remove side discharge cover and keep
hardware.
5. Attach side discharge deflector to studs
on mower. Make sure deflector covers
discharge opening.
6. Secure with cover hardware from step 4.
Side Discharge Deflector
To Mulch
1. Shut off unit.
2. Remove grass bag and install side
discharge cover.
3. Open rear door and insert Mulchmaster
plug with the beveled face to the left.
4. Close rear door.
NOTE: Rear door must close flush.
NOTE: For maximum mulching performance,
install the Mulchmaster Mulching Kit. See
Accessories.
Mulchmaster Plug
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Figure 9
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