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Converting To Side Discharge
If your unit is equipped with a side discharge chute, you
can convert to a side discharge mower as follows:
•
Lift the rear discharge door and install the mulching
baffle. See Figure 8.
•
On the right side of the mower, lift the mulching
plug. See Figure 9.
•
Slide the two hooks of the side discharge chute
under the hinge pin on the mulching plug assembly
as shown below. Lower the side mulching plug.
•
Do not remove the side mulching plug at any time,
even when you are not mulching.
Figure 9
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
WARNING:
Be familiar with all controls and
their proper operation. Know how to stop the
machine and disengage them quickly.
Figure 10
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle and
is used to start the engine.
Grass Catcher
The grass catcher, located at the rear of the mower, is
used to bag grass clippings for disposal at another site.
Mulching Plug
Both the mulching baffle and the mulching plug are
used only for mulching purposes. Instead of collecting
the grass clippings in a grass catcher, some mower
models have the option of recirculating the clippings
back to the lawn. This is called mulching.
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 the
blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade.
WARNING:
The blade control handle is a
safety device. Never attempt to bypass its
operations. Doing so, may result in personal
injury through contact with the rotating blade.
The blade rotates whenever the engine is
running.
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
This lever, located at each wheel, lets you adjust cutting
height of the grass. Remember to put all four levers at
the same height to avoid uneven cut.
Throttle Control
Your engine is equipped with a constant speed throttle,
which is set at full throttle for best performance.
Hinge Pin
Mulching Plug
Hook
Deflector
Blade Control Handle
Recoil Starter Handle
Grass Catcher Bag
Height
Adjustment
Lever
Side Discharge
Chute
Mulch
Plug
Height
Adjustment
Lever
Spark
Plug
