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Converting To Side Discharge
• Lift the rear discharge door and install the mulching
baffle. See Figure 7.
• On the side of the mower, lift the mulching plug.
See Figure 9.
• Slide the two hooks of the side discharge chute
under the hinge pin on the mulching plug assembly
as shown in Figure 9. Lower the side mulching plug.
• Do not remove the side mulching plug at any time,
even when you are not mulching.
Figure 9
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
Compare Figure 10 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of controls and adjustments.
WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the
eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields.
Figure 10
Blade Control Handle
WARNING: This control mechanism is a
safety device. Never attempt to bypass its
operations.
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle
of the mower and must be depressed in order to
operate the unit. Release it to stop engine and blade.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle and
is used to start the engine.
Grass Catcher
The grass catcher, located at the rear of the mower, is
used to bag the grass clippings for disposal at another
site. Once the bag is full, it has to be removed from the
mower and emptied before any further mowing.
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
This lever, located at each wheel, lets you adjust
cutting height of the grass. Remember to put all four
levers at the same height to avoid uneven cut.
Hinge Pin
Mulching Plug
Hook
Deflector
(Slide hooks under the two
sides of hinge pin)
Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
Oil Fill
Gasoline
Fill
Throttle
Control
Primer
Grass Catcher
Recoil Starter
Drive Clutch Control
Blade Control Handle
Mulching
Chute
Side-Discharge
Plug