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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
service with engine and blade running. STOP engine
and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure
away from spark plug. Engine and components are
HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all
components to cool.
2.9 INSTALLATION of GRASS BAG
(Continued From Previous Page)
Attach grass bag hooks over middle handle cross bar.
See Figure 2.11.
FIGURE 2.11
2.10 INSTALLATION of DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR
(Optional accessory on some models)
Install discharge deflector if discharging is desired. Grass
Bag and bag adapter must be removed.
A. Remove grass bag from handle and bag adapter.
See Figure 2.12.
B. Remove front and rear nuts attaching bag adapter
to deck. See Figure 2.12.
FIGURE 2.12
C. Install discharge deflector and secure to deck
using hardware just removed in Step A. Slot in front
edge of discharge deflector must be under nut as
shown and both bolts protruding through holes in the
side of the deflector. Secure nuts to the side of
deflector. Tighten nuts securely. See Figure 2.13.
FIGURE 2.13
2.11 INSTALLATION of RECYCLING COVER
(Optional Accessory on Some Models)
It will be necessary to remove bag adapter and grass bag or
discharge deflector before installing recycling cover. See
previous section for instructions. Install the recycling cover
and secure to the side and top of the deck with the two nuts
provided on the machine. Slide top portion of cover under nut
secured to the deck. See Figure 2.14.
FIGURE 2.14
WARNING
DO NOT operate without entire Grass Catcher or guard
in place. Grass Catcher components are subject to
deterioration during normal use. Inspect frequently and
replace worn or damaged components immediately.
ATTACH BAG HOOKS
OVER MIDDLE HANDLE
CROSS BAR
MIDDLE
HANDLE
CROSS
BAR
REMOVE GRASS BAG
FROM HANDLE AND
BAG ADAPTER
REMOVE NUTS
INSTALL
DISCHARGE
DEFLECTOR
INSTALL
NUTS
SLIDE
DEFLECTOR
SLOT
INSTALL RECYCLING
COVER TO THE DECK
USING THE TWO NUTS
RECYCLING
COVER