b.Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the frame. See Fig. 3-7.

Figure 3-7

2.Follow steps below to attach grass catcher:

a.Lift rear discharge door.

b.Place grass catcher into the slots in the handle brackets as shown in Fig. 3-8. Let go of discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher.

B

A

B

Side Discharge Chute (If Equipped)

Your mower may be shipped as a mulcher. To convert to side discharge, make sure grass catcher (if equipped) is off of the unit and rear discharge door (if equipped) is closed.

1.On the side of the mower, lift the side mulching plug. See Figure 3-9.

Side Mulching

Plug

1

2

Figure 3-9

2.Slide two hooks of side discharge chute under hinge pin on mulching plug assembly. Lower the mulching plug. Do not remove side mulching plug at any time, even when you are not mulching.

Figure 3-8

To remove grass catcher, lift rear discharge door on the mower. Lift grass catcher up and of the slots in the handle brackets. Release rear discharge door to allow it to close rear opening of mower.

Section 3 — Assembly & Set-Up

 

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