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Figure 3-7
CUTTING HEIGHT
All wheels must be
placed in the same
position.
GRASS CATCHER
Make certain bag is
turned right side out
before assembling
(warning label will be
on the outside).
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Setup and
Adjustment
Figure3-8
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.
5. Follow steps below to attach grass catcher:
a. Lift rear discharge door.
b. Place grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go
of discharge door so that it rests on the grass
catcher. See Figure 3-5.
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.
To remove grass catcher or convert to a mulcher (if
equipped), lift rear discharge door on the mower. Lift
grass catcher up and off of the pivot rod. Release rear
discharge door to allow it to close rear opening of mower.
WARNING
Figure 3-6
Adjustments
Cutting Height
A cutting height adjustment lever is located at each
wheel. See Figure 3-7.
a. Pull the lever out and away from the mower.
b. Move the lever forward or back for desired cutting
height.
c. Release lever towards mower deck.
Drive Control
The adjustment wheel is located in the drive control
handle housing and is used to tighten or loosen the
drive belt. You will need to adjust the drive control if
the mower does not propel itself with the drive control
engaged or if the mower’s wheels hesitate with the drive
control engaged. If either of these conditions occur,
rotate adjustment wheel clockwise to tighten cable or
counterclockwise to loosen the cable. See Figure 3-8.
Figure 3-5
6. If coverting to side discharge, make sure grass
catcher is off unit and rear discharge door is closed.
a. Lift mulching plug on the right side of mower.
b. Slide two hooks of side discharge chute under
the hinge pin on the mulching plug assembly and
lower the side mulching plug. See Figure 3-6.
NOTE: Do not remove the side mulching plug at any
time, even when you are not mulching.
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