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OPERATION

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

(See Figs. 12 and 13)

1. Open round door of discharge chute to move starter
rope out and away from grass catcher.
FIG. 12
ROUND
DOOR
STARTER
ROPE
OPEN FRONT
HANDLE
2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from lawn mower
using both front and rear handles.
3. Empty clippings from bag using rear handle and strap.
The weight of the grass will open the door.
4. Snap door shut over frame before installing grass
catcher on mower.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause
unnecessary wear.
To convert to rear bagging operation, side discharge
defl ector must be removed; discharge chute and grass
catcher installed and discharge chute secured to mower
housing with knob.
FIG. 11
SIDE
DISCHARGE
DEFLECTOR
KNOBMULCHER
DOOR
THREADED
STUD
SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN
CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER
FOR MULCHING -
1. Grass catcher, discharge chute and side discharge
defl ector removed.
2. Mulcher door secured to mower housing with knob.
FOR REAR BAGGING -
1. Side discharge defl ector removed.
2. Grass catcher and discharge chute installed with
discharge chute secured to lawn mower housing with
knob.
3. Round door of discharge chute resting on top of grass
catcher.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -
1. Grass catcher and discharge chute removed.
2. Side discharge defl ector installed and secured to mower
housing with knob.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
with out mulcher door closed; side dis-
charge defl ector installed, or discharge
chute and ap proved grass catcher in
place. Never at tempt to op er ate the lawn
mow er with mulcher door or round door
re moved or propped open.
FIG. 13
FRONT
HANDLE
REAR
HANDLE
STRAP
DOOR