Bolens 18M warranty Adjustments, Cutting Height

To remove grass catcher lift rear discharge door on the mower . Lift grass catcher up and out, off of the pivot rod. Release rear discharge door to allow it to close rear opening of mower.

WARNING: Never operate mower
unless the hooks on the grass
catcher are firmly seated on the	A
pivot rod, and the rear discharge
door rests firmly against top of
the grass catcher.

8. To install the rear mulching plug.

a. Lift rear discharge door and lift grass catcher up	B
and out, off of the pivot rod.
b. Insert the rear mulching plug as shown in Figure
3-5 and release the rear discharge door.
9. If converting to side discharge, make sure grass	Figure 3-5
catcher is off unit and rear mulching plug is in place.

a.On the side of the mower deck, lift the hinged mulching plug. See Figure 3-7.

b.Slide the two hooks on the side discharge deflec-

tor under the hinge pin on the hinged mulching plug assembly. Lower the hinged mulching plug.

NOTE: Do not remove the hinged mulching plug at any time, even when you are not mulching.

Adjustments

Cutting Height

The height adjuster determines the cutting height of the
mower. The adjuster is located above the left rear wheel.
To adjust the cutting height, pull the lever out and away
from the mower and then move it forward or back to	Figure 3-6
select a new cutting height. See Figure 3-8.

	B
	A
	C
Figure 3-8	Figure 3-7

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Setup and

Adjustments

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

NOTE: Make certain cables are routed to the outside of the handle so they are not in the way when attaching the grass catcher.

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.

All mowers are equipped with a rear protective guard. The guard helps eliminate projectiles thrown by the blade from injuring the operator.

DO NOT REMOVE THIS GUARD.