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Figure 3
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Insert the carriage bolt, included in the hardware
pack, in the upper hole on the handle mounting
bracket (carriage bolt must go to the inside of
handle). Secure with one plastic wing nut, also
included in the hardware pack. Repeat on the other
side with remaining items from the hardware pack.
•
Attach cables to the lower handle with the two cable
ties already on the lower handle. Pull cable ties tight
and cut off the extra.
Attaching Starter Rope
The rope guide is already attached to the right side of
the upper handle of your mower. See Figure 4 .
•
With spark plug wire disconnected and grounded,
hold the blade control handle against the upper
handle, and pull the starter rope out of the engine.
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Slip the rope through the rope guide as shown
below. Tighten the wing nut holding the rope guide
to the upper handle.
Figure 4
Assembling Grass Catcher
NOTE:
If the grass catcher came pre-assembled,
proceed to the next section. If not, follow the steps
below to assemble it before attaching to the mower.
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Insert frame into grass bag with the black plastic
side on the bottom of bag. See Figure 5.
Figure 5
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Slip the openings in the side of the plastic channel
on bag over the hooks on the grass catcher frame.
Secure bag to the frame by working the six plastic
channels on bag over frame. All of the plastic
channels except the center top of the bag attach
from the outside of bag. The center top of the bag
attaches from inside the bag. See Figure 5.
Wing Nut
Carriage Bolt
Hairpin Clip
Weld Pin
Handle
Mounting Bracket
Wing Nut
Starter
Rope Guide
Upper
Lower
Rope
Handle
Handle
WARNING:
When using the mower to bag
grass clippings, make sure the hooks on the
grass catcher are firmly seated on the chute
pivot rod, and the rear discharge door rests
firmly against the top of the grass catcher.
Grass Catcher
Frame
Insert frame
into bag
Grass
Plastic
Channel
Grass Catcher
Assembly
Complete
Bag