a.Hold blade control against upper handle.

b.Pull starter rope out of the engine. Release blade control handle.

c.Slip starter rope into rope guide.

d.Tighten wing nut.

4.Insert post on cable ties into holes provided on the lower handle. Pull cable tie tight and trim excess.

Grass Catcher

1.Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher (if needed). Make certain bag is turned right side out before assembling (warning label will be on the outside).

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 Fig. 3-4. All the plastic channels except center top of bag attach from outside of bag.

A

C

B

Figure 3-4

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

2.Before attaching the grass catcher, the mulching baffle must be removed.

a.Lift rear discharge door.

b.Remove mulching baffle. See Fig. 3-5.

A

B

Figure 3-5

3.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 Fig. 3-6.

Figure 3-6

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 pivot rod and the rear discharge door rests firmly against top of the grass catcher.

Section 3 — Assembly & Set-Up

 

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