STEP 10: Install the grass bag adapter and secure to the side of the deck with the two
SECURE ADATER TO
DECK WITH NUTS
FIGURE 14
STEP 11: Attach support rod to deck adapter by first removing the nut and bolt at the rope guide pulley. Reassemble with the support rod underneath the pulley and the flattened end of the rod towards the engine. Attach the support rod to the top of the engine. Remove the nut and washer from the right rear corner of the recoil housing as shown. Place the support rod over the threaded engine stud. Install nut only (washer not needed) and
STEP 12: Fold bag opening into a "Z" and install slider. See Figure 16.
GRASP SLIDER.
PULL
SLIDER
FIGURE 15
PULL
FIGURE 16
STEP 13: Install grass bag on the mower. Slide bag connector over flange on the bag adapter. Attach grass bag handle to middle handle cross bar. See Figure 17.
BLADE CONTROL
HANDLE
BAG CONNECTOR
ROPE
GUIDES
NUT
SUPPORT ROD
ROPE GUIDE
FIGURE 17
FIGURE 15
IMPORTANT: DO NOT tip machine with carburetor or spark plug down. Oil from crankcase will saturate the air filter and cause the engine to be hard to start or not start at all. If contamination does occur, the air filter will have to be replaced.
STEP 14: Tip mower back against the upper handle to gain access to the underside of the cutting blade. Remove foam shipping block from cutting blade. This must be removed before starting the engine.
STEP 15: Pull blade control up against handle. Pull recoil rope out and route rope around pulley guide on bag adapter and loop rope into guide on upper handle. See Figure 17.
STEP 16: Complete all items on Pre Sale Checklist.
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