Converting To Side Discharge
If your unit is equipped with a side discharge chute, you can convert to a side discharge mower as follows:
•Lift the rear discharge door and install the mulching baffle. See Figure 11.
•On the side of the mower, lift the mulching plug. See Figure 12.
•Slide the two hooks of the side discharge chute under the hinge pin on the mulching plug assembly as shown below. Lower the side mulching plug.
•Do not remove the side mulching plug at any time, even when you are not mulching.
Mulching Plug
Hinge Pin
Deflector
Hook
(Slide hooks under the two sides of hinge pin)
Figure 12
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
Compare the illustration in Figure 13 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.
WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields. We recommend wide vision safety mask for over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
Upper | Blade Control Handle |
Handle |
Throttle Control
(If equipped)
Rope
Guide |
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| Handle | |
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Grass |
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Catcher |
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Rear |
| Spark |
Discharge |
| Plug |
Door |
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Side Discharge |
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Mulching | Adjustment Lever | ||||
Chute | |||||
Plug |
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Figure 13
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