5.Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the cutting height of the mower. To change the height of cut, squeeze adjuster lever toward the wheel, moving up or down to selected height. See Figure 5.

6.To assemble the grasscatcher:

a.Place bag over frame (black plastic side is the bottom of bag.) Insert the hooks on the frame through the holes in the side plastic channels of the bag. See Figure 6.

b.Secure bag to frame by working the plastic channels on bag over frame as shown in Figure 6. All of the plastic channels except center top of bag attach from the outside of bag. Center top of bag attaches from the inside of bag.

7.Attaching Grass Catcher to Mower

a.Lift the rear discharge door on the mower, and place the grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher. See Figure 7.

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.

8.To remove grass catcher and utilize the mulching feature:

a.Lift rear discharge door on the mower as shown in Figure 7. Lift grass catcher up and out, off of the pivot rod. Release rear discharge door to allow it to close rear opening of mower.

9.Attaching Rear Wheels (If Not Already Attached) Remove the hex flanged nut on the rear axle from each side and place the rear wheel on the axle. Make sure the spring washer is on the inside of the wheel between the wheel and the lawnmower. See Figure 8. Reinsert the flanged nut into the axle as shown, and tighten securely. Repeat on other side.

Figure 8

Figure 5

Figure 6

Figure 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.

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