Use and Care Manual

11 — English
 Push outward on each side of the lower handle until it
is free from the slot. Then, fold the handle to the front of
the unit. Avoid pinching or trapping any cables.
INSTALLING THE MULCHING PLUG
(FOR MULCHING OPERATION)
See Figure 4.
NOTE: When using the mulching plug, do not install the
grass catcher.
 Remove start key, battery packs, and disconnect power
supply.
 Lift and hold the rear discharge door.
 Grasp the mulching plug by its handle and insert it at a
slight angle, as shown.
 Push the mulching plug securely into place.
 Lower the rear discharge door.
 Reinstall start key and battery packs or connect to power
supply when you are ready to mow.
INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER (FOR
REAR BAGGING OPERATION)
See Figures 5 - 6.
NOTE: When using the grass catcher, do not install the
mulching plug.
 Remove start key, battery packs, and disconnect power
supply.
ASSEMBLY
 Lift the rear discharge door.
 Lift the grass catcher by its handle and place under the
rear discharge door so that the hooks on the grass catcher
are seated onto the slots on the mower housing.
 Release the rear discharge door.
 Reinstall start key and battery packs or connect to power
supply when you are ready to mow.
SETTING BLADE HEIGHT
See Figure 7.
When shipped, the wheels on the mower are set to a low-
cutting position. Before using the mower for the first time,
raise the cutting position to the height best suited for your
lawn. The average lawn should be between 1-1/2 in. to 2 in.
during cool months and between 2 in. and 3-1/4 in. during
hot months.
To adjust the blade height:
 Remove start key, battery packs, and disconnect power
supply.
 To raise the blade height, grasp the height adjustment
lever and move it toward the back of the mower.
 To lower the blade height, grasp the height adjustment
lever and move it toward the front of the mower.
 Reinstall start key and battery packs or connect to power
supply when you are ready to mow.