Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
2.8INSTALLATION OF GRASS BAG ADAPTER (Optional Accessory on Some Models)
STEP 1: Remove recycling cover. Refer to Section “Recycling Operation”.
STEP 2: Install grass bag adapter to the deck in place of
recycling cover, making sure that: 1) hole on outside front of adapter fits onto stud in front of discharge opening where front of recycling cover was originally installed, 2) slot on top of adapter slips under restraining nut on top of deck (under right front corner of engine), and 3) slot on bottom rear of adapter slips onto stud behind rear of discharge opening, where rear of recycling cover was originally secured. See Figure 2.11. Install internal/external tooth lock washers and knob nuts on studs and tighten securely.
STEP 3: Route recoil rope around outside of rope guide
pulley. See Figure 2.11. (NOTE: Recoil rope may need to be slackened. Refer to “Handle Assembly”.)
ROUTE RECOIL ROPE
AROUND PULLEY
SECURE
ADAPTER
TO DECK
FIGURE 2.11
STEP 4: Attach Bag Adapter Standoff between rope guide pulley assembly and engine recoil. See Figure 2.12.
A. Remove right rear bolt from engine recoil cover. B. Remove torx screw and nut securing rope guide pulley to bracket on bag adapter.
C. Lay standoff between bolt holes in engine recoil cover and bag adapter pulley bracket. NOTE: position standoff so that bent end is toward engine recoil cover.
D. Flip pulley over so that flange of steel bushing is under pulley. (The bushing will act as a washer between the pulley and standoff.)
E. Reassemble pulley to bag adapter, and install supplied replacement bolt, fitted with thread sleeve, into recoil cover. Tighten all hardware securely.
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RECOIL
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FIGURE 2.12
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