MTD 44M warranty Adjustments, Cutting Height, Grass catcher

5.Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher:

a.Place bag over frame so that its black plastic side is at the bottom. Check that the bag is turned right side out before assembling (warning label will be on the outside). See Figure 3-5.

b.Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the frame. All the plastic channels except center top of bag attach from outside of bag.

c.Attach center top of bag from inside of bag.

6.To attach the grass catcher:

a.Lift rear discharge door. See Figure 3-6.

b.Place grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher.

Adjustments

Cutting Height

An adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel provides cutting height adjustment. Each lever must be moved to the same position to ensure an even cut.

1.Pull the lever out and away from the mower. See Figure 3-7.

2.Move the lever forward or back for desired cutting height.

3.Release lever towards mower deck.

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Figure 3-5: Assemble the grass catcher (if needed)

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Setup and

Adjustment

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.

Figure 3-6: Attach the grass catcher.

CUTTING HEIGHT:

For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment lever to a higher position. This will help prevent scalping of the grass.

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Figure 3-7: Use lever at each wheel to adjust cutting height.