5.Follow steps below to attach grass catcher:
a.Lift rear discharge door.
b.Place grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher, Step 5.
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.
To remove grass catcher or convert to a mulcher (if equipped), lift rear discharge door on the mower. Lift grass catcher up and off of the pivot rod. Release rear discharge door to allow it to close rear opening of mower.
6.If coverting to side discharge, make sure grass catcher is off unit and rear discharge door is closed.
a.Lift mulching plug on the right side of mower.
b.Slide two hooks of side discharge chute under the hinge pin on the mulching plug assembly and lower the side mulching plug. See Step 6.
NOTE: Do not remove the side mulching plug at any time, even when you are not mulching.
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Setup and
Adjustment
CUTTING HEIGHT All wheels must be placed in the same position.
GRASS CATCHER Make certain bag is turned right side out before assembling (warning label will be on the outside).
Adjustments
Cutting Height
A cutting height adjustment lever is located at each wheel, Step 7.
a.Pull the lever out and away from the mower.
b.Move the lever forward or back for desired cutting height.
c.Release lever towards mower deck.
Drive Control
The adjustment wheel is located in the drive control handle housing and is used to tighten or loosen the drive belt. You will need to adjust the drive control if the mower does not propel itself with the drive control engaged or if the mower’s wheels hesitate with the drive control engaged. If either of these conditions occur, rotate the adjustment wheel clockwise to tighten the cable or counterclockwise to loosen the cable, Step 8.
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.
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