9sectiOn 3 — asseMbly & set-up
Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the
frame. See Fig. 3-4. All the plastic channels except
center top of bag attach from outside of bag.
Attach center top of bag from inside of bag.
Follow the steps below to attach the grass catcher:
Lift rear discharge door. See Fig. 3-5.
Place grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of
discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher.
WARNING: Never operate mower unless the hooks
on the grass catcher are firmly seated on the pivot
rod and the rear discharge door rests firmly against
top of the grass catcher.
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c.
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b.
The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper
handle. See Fig. 3-3. Loosen the wing nut which secures the
rope guide.
Hold blade control against upper handle.
Pull starter rope out of the engine. Release blade
control.
Slip starter rope into rope guide.
Tighten wing nut.
Insert post on cable tie into hole provided on the lower
handle. Pull cable tie tight and trim excess.
Grass Catcher
Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher. Make
certain bag is turned right side out before assembling
(warning label will be on the outside).
Place bag over frame so that its black plastic side is
at the bottom.
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D
B
Figure 3-3
Figure 3-4
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C
B
B
A
Figure 3-5