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hardtop cover so that the holes in the cover line up
with the holes in the bracket. Insert the self tapping
screws down through the hardtop cover and
mounting bracket.
Attaching Grass Catcher & Chute
IMPORTANT:
Make sure cable is routed to the outside of
the handle so that it is not in the way when attaching the
grass catcher.
•
Lift the rear discharge door on the mower.
•
Place the hooks, found on both sides of the grass
catcher frame, over the chute door pivot rod at the
rear of the mower. Release the rear discharge door.
See Figure 10.
Figure 10
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To remove the grass catcher, lift the rear discharge
door on the mower, lift the grass catcher up and off
the pivot rod. Release the rear discharge door.
Attaching Side-Discharge Chute
•
Remove the grass catcher and let the discharge
door close.
•
On the right side of the mower, lift the mulching
plug and slide the two hooks of the side-discharge
chute under the hinge pin on the mulching plug
assembly. Lower the mulching plug. See Figure 11.
IMPORTANT:
Do not remove the mulching plug at any
time, even when you are not mulching.
Figure 11
Using Mulch Plug
•
Lift the mulch plug and remove the discharge chute
up and away from the mower. Let mulch plug rest
against the deck. Operate mower without the grass
catcher. Refer to page 11.
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
Figure 12
Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before
operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in
Figure 12 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself
with the location of various controls and adjustments.
Save this manual for future reference.
Blade Control Handle
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle
of the mower. The blade control handle must be
depressed in order to operate the unit. Release blade
control handle to stop engine and blade.
WARNING:
Never operate the mower
unless the hooks on the grass catcher are
firmly seated on the chute pivot rod, and the
rear discharge door rests firmly against the top
of the grass catcher.
Rear Discharge Door
Grass Catcher
Side
Chute
Deflector
Hinge
Pin
Mulching
Plug
Starter
Recoil
Blade Control Handle
Grass Catcher
Side-Discharge
Chute
Mulching
Plug
Rear Cutting
Height Adjuster
Lever
Front Cutting
Height Adjuster
Lever
WARNING:
The operation of any lawn
mower can result in foreign objects being
thrown into the eyes, which can damage your
eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses
while operating the mower, or while performing
any adjustments or repairs on it.
WARNING:
This blade control mechanism is
a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its
operations.
