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Side Discharge Chute
Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To convert to side discharge,
make sure grass catcher is off of the unit and rear discharge door
is closed.
1.
On the side of the mower, lift the side mulching plug. See
Figure 3-9.
2
1
Side Mulching
Plug
Figure 3-9
2.
Slide two hooks of side discharge chute under hinge pin on
mulching plug assembly. Lower the mulching plug. Do not
remove side mulching plug at any time, even when you are
not mulching.
Adjustments
Cutting Height
The rear wheel cutting height adjustment lever is located above
the rear left wheel. See Figure 3-10A insert.
1
2
1
2
3
B
B
C
A
Figure 3-10
a. Place bag over frame so that its black plastic side is
at the bottom.
b. Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the
frame. See Figure 3-7.
Figure 3-7
2.
Follow steps below to attach grass catcher:
a. Lift rear discharge door.
b. Place grass catcher into the slots in the handle
brackets as shown in Figure 3-8. Let go of discharge
door so that it rests on the grass catcher.
A
B
B
Figure 3-8
To remove grass catcher, lift rear discharge door on the mower.
Lift grass catcher up and off of the slots in the handle brackets.
Release rear discharge door to allow it to close rear opening of
mower.