OPERATION
•To convert to rear bagging operation, side discharge defl ector must be removed; discharge chute and grass catcher installed and discharge chute secured to mower housing with knob.
MULCHER | KNOB |
DOOR |
|
THREADED
STUD
SIDE
DISCHARGE
DEFLECTOR
FIG. 11
SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN
CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER
FOR MULCHING -
1.Grass catcher, discharge chute and side discharge defl ector removed.
2.Mulcher door secured to mower housing with knob.
FOR REAR BAGGING -
1.Side discharge defl ector removed.
2.Grass catcher and discharge chute installed with discharge chute secured to lawn mower housing with knob.
3.Round door of discharge chute resting on top of grass catcher.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -
1.Grass catcher and discharge chute removed.
2.Side discharge deflector installed and secured to mower housing with knob.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher door closed; side dis- charge deflector installed,or discharge chute and approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with mulcher door or round door removed or propped open.
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 12 and 13)
1.Open round door of discharge chute to move starter rope out and away from grass catcher.
OPEN | FRONT | |
HANDLE | ||
| ||
| ROUND | |
| DOOR | |
| STARTER | |
| ROPE |
FIG. 12
2.Remove grass catcher with clippings from lawn mower using both front and rear handles.
3.Empty clippings from bag using rear handle and strap. The weight of the grass will open the door.
4.Snap door shut over frame before installing grass catcher on mower.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.
REAR
HANDLE
STRAP
FRONT
HANDLE
DOOR
FIG. 13
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