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3350-614 Rev A
Installing the Cover Plate
To convert from mulching to side discharging, remove
the mulch plate and install the cover plate.
Warning
An uncovered discharge opening could allow the
lawn mower to throw objects in the operator’s or
bystander’s direction and result in a serious
injury. Also, contact with the blade could occur.
Never operate the lawn mower unless you install
a cover plate, a mulch plate, or a grass chute and
catcher.
1.
Remove the wing screw (A) that fastens the
mulch plate to the housing.
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A
2.
Slide the mulch plate counterclockwise and
remove it from the housing.
3.
Slide the cover plate over the shoulder bolts.
4.
Rotate the cover plate clockwise.
5.
Secure the cover plate with the wing screw.
Installing/Removing the
Rear Grass Bag
Self-propel Model only
1.
Remove the wing screw (A) that fastens the
cover or mulch plate to the housing.
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A
2.
Slide the cover or mulch plate counterclockwise
and remove it from the mower housing.
3.
Insert the front corner of the chute baffle into the
opening in the housing.
4.
Rotate the chute clockwise and push it down into
the opening in the housing.
Important: The chute
baffle (A) must go
behind the front housing
baffle (B) and between
the blade and the toe
guard (C) to prevent it
from contacting the
blade.
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A
B
C
5.
Insert the chute
support rod (A) through
the hole in the right side
of the housing.
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A
6.
Push the keyhole slots on the chute down over
the 2 shoulder bolts on the housing and slide the
chute clockwise to lock it in place.
