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Replacing the Discharge
Deflector
An uncovered discharge opening will
allow objects to be thrown in
operator’s or bystander’s direction.
Also, contact with blade could occur.
Thrown objects or blade contact can
cause serious injury or kill you or
bystanders.
Never operate mower unless discharge
deflector, or entire grass collection
system, or mulch kit is installed.
1. Locate items shown in Figure 14.
Figure 14
1. Mower deck 2. Discharge deflector
3. Discharge deflector bracket 4. Spring
5. Rod 6. Assembled view
2. Place the discharge deflector on the deck.
3. Orient the spring so that the short leg points
towards the discharge deflector and the
longer leg points towards the deck as
shown in Figure 14. Place spring on rod
and slide rod, straight end, through the front
discharge deflector bracket, discharge
deflector, and rear deflector bracket.
4. Make sure that the spring and rod are installed
so that the rod is retained from sliding out by
the front bracket and the spring holds the
discharge deflector in the down position. Refer
to (Figure 14) for proper orientation.
Important: The discharge deflector must be
spring loaded in the down position. Lift the
deflector up to test that it snaps to the full
down position.
Operating Tips
Larger Machine with Bagger
Remember that the mower is longer and wider
with this attachment installed. By turning too
sharply in confined places you may damage the
attachment.
Trimming
Always trim with the left side of the mower. Do
not trim with the right side of the mower because
you could damage the bagger’s chute and
discharge tube.
Cutting Height
Do not set the mower cutting height too low
because long grass surrounding the mower can
prevent air from getting under the mower and
entering the bagging system. If enough air
doesn’t get under the mower, the bagging system
will plug.
Cutting Frequency
Cut the grass often, especially when it grows
rapidly. You will have to cut your grass twice if it
gets excessively long.
Cutting Technique
For best lawn appearance, be sure to slightly
overlap the mower into the previously cut area.
This helps reduce the load on the engine and
reduces the chance of plugging the chute and
discharge tube.
Using Bag Liners
Although not required, bag liners may be inserted
into each grass bag to collect clippings and make
disposal more convenient (Figure 15). If you use
a bag liner, remove the filled grass bag and close
the top of the liner. Then pull the liner out the
grass bag or turn the bag upside down while