Note:
To unlock the plug, rotate the lever on the plug
to the right (Figure 25).
5.
Lower the rear-discharge deflector.
Side-discharging the Clippings
Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass.
If the bag is on the machine, remove it
and insert the rear-discharge plug; refer
to Removing the Grass Bag (page 12) before side-discharging
the clippings.
Important:
Ensure that the rear-discharge plug
is locked in place. To lock the plug: Raise the
rear-discharge deflector (Figure 26), firmly push the
plug in until it snaps into place behind the tabs, and
rotate the lever on the plug to the left (Figure 25).
Figure 26
1.
Discharge deflector
2.
Rear-discharge plug
Note:
To unlock the plug, rotate the lever on the plug to the
right (Figure 25).
WARNING
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop
before leaving the operating position.
Installing the Side-discharge Chute
1.
Unlock the side-discharge door (Figure 27).
Figure 27
2.
Lift open the side-discharge door (Figure 28).
Figure 28
3.
Install the side-discharge chute and close the door onto
the chute (Figure 29).
Figure 29
Removing the Side-discharge Chute
To remove the side discharge chute, reverse the steps above.
Important:
Lock the side-discharge door after you close
it (Figure 30).
Figure 30
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