Operating - 9
OPERATING
Using Side Discharge Chute
1. Release blade control lever to stop engine.
2. Remove mulch guard knob (A).
3. Lift and hold spring loaded mulch guard (B) up.
4. Install side discharge chute (C).
• Slide side discharge chute under mulch guard
mounting bracket.
• Lower mulch guard.
• Reinstall and tighten knob (A).
Using Grass Bag
NOTE: Bag may wear and deteriorate. Check condition
of bag often. Use a John Deere bag or equivalent to
comply with safety specifications.
1. Release blade control lever to stop engine.
2. Grasp handle (A) and handle (B) from left side of mower.
Lift bag off mower.
3. Lower front of bag. Raise rear of bag grasping handle
(A) and handle (B).
4. Allow doors (C) to swing open. Shake contents of bag to
empty out.
Mowing Tips
Beforebeginningtomow,besuredeckislevelandproper
cutting height is selected.
cCAUTION: Avoid injury! DO NOT operate mower
unless grass bag assembly, side discharge
chute or mulch guard is in place.
MX1566
A
B
MX1570
B
C
A
cCAUTION: Avoid injury! DO NOT operate mower
unless mulch guard, side discharge chute or
grass bag and bagging chute are in place.
BaggingchuteMUSTberemovedandmulch
guard secured in place when grass bag is not
being used.
M96549
B
A
M96558
C