CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plate or plug, clip- ping deflector or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open.
Pivot pins | Rear |
| door |
| Grass catcher |
| handle |
Catcher frame hook
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
1.Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle.
2.Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle.
3.Empty clippings from bag.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emp- tying; it will cause unnecessary wear.
Mulcher plug 
SIDE DISCHARGING
•Mulcher plug must be installed into rear discharge opening of mower.
•Open mulcher door and install dis- charge deflector under door as shown.
•Mower is now ready for discharging operation.
•To convert to mulching or bagging operation, discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door closed.
Grass catcher frame
handle Open mulcher door
Discharge deflector
TO CONVERT MOWER
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging:
REAR BAGGING
•Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place.
•You can now install the grass catcher or optional clipping deflector.
•To convert to mulching or discharging operation, install mulcher plug into rear discharge opening of mower.
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