Installation of Recycling Cover

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.

2.9INSTALLATION of GRASS BAG (Continued From Previous Page)

Attach grass bag hooks over middle handle cross bar. See Figure 2.11.

C. Install discharge deflector and secure to deck using hardware just removed in Step A. Slot in front edge of discharge deflector must be under nut as shown and both bolts protruding through holes in the side of the deflector. Secure nuts to the side of deflector. Tighten nuts securely. See Figure 2.13.

INSTALL		SLIDE
DISCHARGE		DEFLECTOR
DEFLECTOR		SLOT

ATTACH BAG HOOKS OVER MIDDLE HANDLE CROSS BAR

MIDDLE HANDLE CROSS BAR

INSTALL

NUTS

FIGURE 2.13

2.11 INSTALLATION of RECYCLING COVER

(Optional Accessory on Some Models)

FIGURE 2.11

2.10INSTALLATION of DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR (Optional accessory on some models)

Install discharge deflector if discharging is desired. Grass Bag and bag adapter must be removed.

A.Remove grass bag from handle and bag adapter. See Figure 2.12.

B.Remove front and rear nuts attaching bag adapter to deck. See Figure 2.12.

REMOVE GRASS BAG

FROM HANDLE AND

BAG ADAPTER

It will be necessary to remove bag adapter and grass bag or

discharge deflector before installing recycling cover. See

previous section for instructions. Install the recycling cover

and secure to the side and top of the deck with the two nuts

provided on the machine. Slide top portion of cover under nut

secured to the deck. See Figure 2.14.

RECYCLING

COVER

REMOVE NUTS

FIGURE 2.12

INSTALL RECYCLING

COVER TO THE DECK

USING THE TWO NUTS

FIGURE 2.14

WARNING

DO NOT operate without entire Grass Catcher or guard in place. Grass Catcher components are subject to deterioration during normal use. Inspect frequently and replace worn or damaged components immediately.

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