Not for
Reproduction
15
Installing the Grass Bag
Adapter
(Optional Accessory on Some Models)
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
service with engine and blade running. STOP engine
and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure
away from spark plug. Engine and components are
HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all
components to cool.
!
!
1. Remove the mulching cover. Refer to the Section
entitled “Mulching Operation”.
2. Install the adapter
(A, Figure 10)
to the deck in
place of the mulching cover, making sure that:
• The front hole
(B)
on the outside front of the adapt-
er fits over the stud where the front of the mulching
cover was originally secured;
• The slot
(C)
on top of the adapter slips under the
restraining nut on top of the deck (under the right
front corner of the engine);
• The slot
(D)
on the rear of the adapter slips onto
the stud behind the rear of the discharge opening,
where the rear of the mulching cover was originally
secured.
3. Install the internal/external tooth lock washers and
knob nuts onto the studs and tighten securely.
4. Route the recoil rope around the outside of the
rope guide pulley
(E)
.
NOTE:
The recoil rope may need to be slackened.
Refer to the section entitled “Starting the Mower”.
Figure 10: Installing the grass bag adapter
B
D
A
E
C
Installing the Mulching Plug
(Optional Accessory on Some Models)
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
service with engine and blade running. STOP engine
and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure
away from spark plug. Engine and components are
HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all
components to cool.
!
!
1. Install the mulching plug
(A, Figure 11)
if mulching
is desired after the bag adapter is installed. Install
the mulching plug completely and securely into the
bag adapter
(B)
.
2. Install the grass bag as a safeguard and to further
secure the mulching plug.
WARNING
Install the grass bag when using the mulching plug.
Failure to do so may result in personal injury or death.
!
!
3. Refer to the Section entitled “Mulching Operation”.
Figure 11: Installing the mulching plug
B
A
Operation
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