To put the product in freewheel mode
If it is necessary to move or tow the product without aid
from the engine, you must put the product in freewheel
mode.
WARNING:
Do not put the product in
freewheel mode on a slope.
• Push in the freewheel control lever (A) to put the
product in freewheel mode.
A
• Pull out the freewheel control lever to operate the
product with the engine.
To install the mulch plug (accessory)
The product can be used with a mulch plug.
1. Put the cutting deck in the transport position. Refer
to
To set the cutting deck in transport position or
.
2. Remove the grass catcher or the rear discharge
deflector (accessory) if it is installed.
3. Put the mulch plug through the back plate and into
the chute adaptor for the cutting deck.
4. Connect the 2 straps to the holes on the support
arms for the grass catcher.
5. Install the grass catcher or the rear discharge
deflector.
6. Remove the mulch plug in the opposite sequence.
To install the rear discharge deflector
(accessory)
The product can be used with a rear discharge deflector.
1. Put the cutting deck in the transport position. Refer
to
To set the cutting deck in transport position or
mow position on page 18
.
2. Remove the grass catcher.
3. Remove the mulch plug (accessory) if it is installed.
4. Install the discharge chute through the opening in
the backplate and move the cutting deck adapter
onto it.
5. Install the 2 wing nuts.
6. Install the rear discharge deflector to the backplate
with the 4 screws.
7. Tighten the screws fully.
8. Remove the rear discharge deflector in the opposite
sequence.
To install the grass catcher (accessory)
The product can be used with a grass catcher.
1. Put the cutting deck in the transport position. Refer
to
To set the cutting deck in transport position or
mow position on page 18
.
2. Remove the rear discharge deflector (accessory) or
the mulch plug (accessory) if it is installed.
3. Put the discharge chute through the back plate and
into the chute adaptor for the cutting deck.
4. Install the 2 wing nuts.
5. Install the grass catcher.
6. Remove the grass catcher in the opposite sequence.
Maintenance
Introduction
WARNING:
Read and understand the
safety chapter before you do maintenance
on the product.
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