Honda Power Equipment V550 warranty Setup Adjustment

6.Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher:

a.Place bag over frame so that its black plastic side is at the bottom.

b.Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the frame. See Figure 3-6. All the plastic channels except center top of bag attach from outside of bag.

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

7.Follow steps below to attach grass catcher:

a.Lift rear discharge door.

b.Place grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher. See Figure 3-7.

To remove grass catcher or convert to a mulcher (if equipped), lift rear discharge door on the mower as shown in Figure 3-7. Lift grass catcher up and out of the pivot rod. Release rear discharge door to allow it to close rear opening of mower.

8.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 adjustment wheel clockwise to tighten cable or counterclockwise to loosen the cable. See Figure 3-8.

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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Setup and

Adjustment

CUTTING HEIGHT All wheels must be placed in the same relative position.

GRASS CATCHER Make certain bag is turned right side out before assembling (warning label will be on the outside).

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.