MTD A00 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
11Section 3 — ASSembly & Set-Up
Side Discharge Chute (If Equipped)
Your mower may be shipped as a mulcher. To convert to side
discharge, make sure grass catcher is off of the unit and rear
discharge door is closed.
1. On the side of the mower, lift the side mulching plug. See
Figure 3-9.
2
1
Side Mulching
Plug
Figure 3-9
2. Slide two hooks of side discharge chute under hinge pin on
mulching plug assembly. Lower the mulching plug. Do not
remove side mulching plug at any time, even when you are
not mulching.
b. Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the
frame. See Figure 3-7.
B
A
Figure 3-7
2. Follow steps below to attach grass catcher:
a. Lift rear discharge door.
b. Place grass catcher into the slots in the handle
brackets as shown in Figure 3-8. Let go of discharge
door so that it rests on the grass catcher.
A
B
B
Figure 3-8
To remove grass catcher, lift rear discharge door on the mower.
Lift grass catcher up and of the slots in the handle brackets.
Release rear discharge door to allow it to close rear opening of
mower.