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Push
Nut
Chute
Deflector
Figure 12
•Slide the push nut onto the right side of the rod to secure.
Attaching Chute Deflector To Mower
•To attach chute deflector: Lift the rear discharge door on the mower. Place the ends of the rod into the slots in the handle bracket assemblies. See Figure 13. Release the rear discharge door.
•To remove chute deflector: Lift the rear discharge door on the mower. Lift the chute deflector up and out of the slots in the handle bracket assemblies. Release the rear discharge door. See Figure 13.
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Discharge
Door
Slots
Figure 13
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil before operating your mower.
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
Compare the illustrations in Figure 14 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. The operation of any lawnmower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the operator’s eyes, causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses before operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
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Height Adjustment Lever
Figure 14
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