3.The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper handle. See Fig. 3-3. Loosen the wing nut which secures the rope guide.

Side Discharge Chute

Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To convert to side discharge:

1.Lift the mulching plug. See Figure 3-5.

A

1

2

B

D

C

Figure 3-3

a.Hold blade control against upper handle.

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

c.Slip starter rope into rope guide.

d.Tighten wing nut.

4.Insert post on cable tie into hole provided on the lower handle. Pull cable tie tight and trim excess. See Figure 3-4.

Figure 3-4

Figure 3-5

2.Slide two hooks of side discharge chute under hinge pin on mulching plug assembly. Lower the mulching plug.

Section 3 — Assembly & Set-Up