2.Follow the steps below to attach the grass catcher: a. Lift rear discharge door. See Fig.
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b.Place grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher.
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.
Side Discharge Chute
Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To convert to side discharge, make sure grass catcher is off of the unit and rear discharge door is closed.
1.On the side of the mower, lift the mulching plug. See Figure
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2.Slide two hooks of side discharge chute under hinge pin on mulching plug assembly. Lower the mulching plug. Do not remove side mulching plug at any time, even when you are not mulching.
Adjustments
Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the cutting height of the mower.
1.Depress height adjustment lever towards wheel.
2.Slide lever to desired position for a change in cutting height. See Fig.
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3.Release lever towards deck.
IMPORTANT: All wheels must be placed in the same relative position. For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment lever to a higher position. This will stop scalping of grass.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Refer to the separate engine owner’s manual for additional engine information.
1.Add oil provided before starting unit for the first time out of the box.
2.Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate engine owner’s manual.
WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
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