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.
7.Follow steps below to install the mulching baffle:
a.Lift the rear discharge door and lift the grass catcher up and off of the pivot rod, if installed.
b.Insert the mulching baffle as shown in Figure
8.To convert to side discharge, make sure grass catcher is off of the unit and rear discharge door is closed.
a.On the side of the mower, lift the mulching plug.
b.Slide two hooks on side discharge chute under hinge pin on mulching plug assembly, Figure
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Adjustments
Cutting Height
The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the rear left wheel, Figure
a.Pull the lever out and away from the mower.
b.Move the lever forward or back for desired cutting height.
c.Release lever towards mower deck.
Drive Control
The adjustment wheel is located in the drive control handle housing and is used to tighten or loosen the drive belt. You will need to adjust the drive control if the mower does not propel itself with the drive control engaged or if the mower’s wheels hesitate with the drive control engaged. If either of these conditions occur, rotate the adjustment wheel clockwise to tighten the cable or counterclockwise to loosen the cable, Figure
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Setup and
Adjustment
CUTTING HEIGHT For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment lever to a higher position. This will help prevent scalping of the grass.
DRIVE CONTROL For some people the drive control may not be in a comfortable position. You can adjust the handle by tightening the adjustment wheel.
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.
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