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D C 
c.Attach center top of bag from inside of frame.
2.Before attaching the grass catcher, the mulching baffle must be removed.
a.Lift rear discharge door.
b.Remove mulching baffle. See Fig.
Figure
a.Hold blade control against upper handle.
b.Pull starter rope out of the engine. Release blade control.
c.Slip starter rope into rope guide.
d.Tighten wing nut.
Grass Catcher
1.Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher. Make certain bag is turned right side out before assembling (warning label will be on the outside).
a.Place bag over frame so that its black plastic side is at the bottom. See Fig.
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3.Follow the steps below to attach the grass catcher: a. Lift rear discharge door. See Fig.
Figure
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b.Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the frame. All the plastic channels except center top of bag attach from outside of frame.
b.Place grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of discharge door so that it rests on 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.
Section 3 — Assembly &