hardtop cover so that the holes in the cover line up with the holes in the bracket. Insert the self tapping screws down through the hardtop cover and mounting bracket.
Attaching Grass Catcher & Chute
WARNING: Never operate the mower unless the hooks on the grass catcher are firmly seated on the chute pivot rod, and the rear discharge door rests firmly against the top of the grass catcher.
IMPORTANT: Make sure cable is routed to the outside of the handle so that it is not in the way when attaching the grass catcher.
•Lift the rear discharge door on the mower.
•Place the hooks, found on both sides of the grass catcher frame, over the chute door pivot rod at the rear of the mower. Release the rear discharge door. See Figure 10.
Rear Discharge Door |
Grass Catcher |
Figure 10
•To remove the grass catcher, lift the rear discharge door on the mower, lift the grass catcher up and off the pivot rod. Release the rear discharge door.
Attaching Side-Discharge Chute
•Remove the grass catcher and let the discharge door close.
•On the right side of the mower, lift the mulching plug and slide the two hooks of the
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the mulching plug at any time, even when you are not mulching.
Mulching |
Plug |
Hinge |
Pin |
Side |
Chute |
Deflector |
Figure 11
Using Mulch Plug
•Lift the mulch plug and remove the discharge chute up and away from the mower. Let mulch plug rest against the deck. Operate mower without the grass catcher. Refer to page 11.
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
| Blade Control Handle |
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| Grass Catcher |
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| Rear Cutting |
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Recoil | Height Adjuster |
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Lever |
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Starter |
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| Front Cutting |
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| Height Adjuster |
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| Lever |
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Chute |
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| Mulching |
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| Plug |
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| Figure 12 | 9 |
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Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in Figure 12 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
Blade Control Handle
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower. The blade control handle must be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release blade control handle to stop engine and blade.
WARNING: This blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations.
