Grass Deflector
The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses
clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
DANGER
Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or
complete grass catcher assembly mounted in
place, you and others are exposed to blade contact
and thrown debris. Contact with rotating mower
blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or
death.
•
Never remove the grass deflector from the
mower because the grass deflector routes
material down toward the turf. If the
grass deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
•
Never put your hands or feet under the mower.
•
Never try to clear discharge area or mower
blades unless you move the blade control switch
to Off and rotate the ignition key to Off. Also
remove the key and pull the wire off the spark
plug(s).
Converting to Side Discharge
This mower deck has the option to be operated in the
side discharge mode. Remove the discharge cover for
operating in the side discharge mode.
Removing the Discharge Cover for
Side Discharge
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage
the blade control switch.
2. Move the motion control levers outward to park
position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Remove the wing nut and bolt securing the cover in
place (Figure 24). Retain all parts for future use.
Figure 24
1.
Grass deflector
4.
Hinge pin
2.
Discharge cover
5.
Wing nut
3.
Lower lip
4. Remove the hinge pin securing the cover to the
deck (Figure 24).
5. Lift the cover out and away from the deck.
6. Lower the grass deflector over the discharge
opening.
Important:
Ensure the mower has a hinged
grass deflector that disperses clippings to the
side and down toward the turf, while in side
discharge mode.
Installing the Discharge Cover for
Mulching
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage
the blade control switch.
2. Move the motion control levers outward to park
position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Lift the grass deflector and place the discharge cover
over the opening onto the lower lip of the mower
and slide it into the front hinge (Figure 25).
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