Figure 3-6
3
WARNING
NOTE:
Make certain
bag is turned right side
out before assembling
(warning label will be on
the outside).
NOTE:
Make certain
cables are routed to the
outside of the handle so
they are not in the way
when attaching the grass
catcher.
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.
All mowers are
equipped with a rear
protective guard. The
guard helps eliminate
projectiles thrown
by the blade from
injuring the operator.
DO NOT REMOVE
THIS GUARD.
7. Attaching Grass Catcher to Mower
a. Lift the rear discharge door.
b. Place the grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go
of discharge door so that it rests on the grass
catcher. See Figure 3-5.
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.
8. To install the rear mulching plug.
a. Lift rear discharge door and lift grass catcher up
and out, off of the pivot rod.
b. Insert the rear mulching plug as shown in Figure
3-4 and release the rear discharge door.
9. If converting to side discharge, make sure grass
catcher is off unit and rear mulching plug is in place.
a. On the side of the mower deck, lift the hinged
mulching plug. See Figure 3-6.
b. Slide the two hooks on the side discharge deflec-
tor under the hinge pin on the hinged mulching
plug assembly. Lower the hinged mulching plug.
NOTE:
Do not remove the hinged mulching plug at any
time, even when you are not mulching.
Cutting Height Adjustment
The height adjuster determines the cutting height of the
mower. The adjuster is located above the left rear wheel.
To adjust the cutting height, pull the lever out and away
from the mower and then move it forward or back to
select a new cutting height. See Figure 3-7.
A
B
A
B
C
Figure 3-
B
A
Figure 3-5
Setup &
Adjustment
