TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER

1.Putgrass catcherframeinto grass bagwith rigid part of bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top.

2.Slip vinyl bindings over frame.

NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water for a few minutes. If

bag gets wet, let it dry before using.

Vinyl

Frame

bindings

opening

TO PREPARE BATTERY

NOTE: Your battery must be charged before you can start your lawn mower.

1.Connect battery charger connector (male) to harness connector (female).

2.Plug battery charger into 110 volt A.C. outlet.

3.Leave battery charger connected for

24 hours before starting your engine for the first time.

4.After charging, disconnect harness connector (female) from battery char- ger connector (male).

Connect your battery charger to charge battery after each use.

IMPORTANT: The engine will not re- charge your battery.

At the end of the mowing season the battery should be charged for 48 hours to _lotect the battery during winter storage.

CAUTION: Always disconnect the engine connector (male) from the battery connector (female) to prevent accidental

starting when transporting or storing your lawn mower after the season.

Battery charger

Battery

 

box

Charger Harness connector

connector (male) (female)

Engine connector (male)

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging, see "TO CONVERT MOWER" in the Operation section of this manual.

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917.37074 specifications

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