Product Manual

11Section 3 — ASSembly & Set-Up
1. On the side of the mower, lift the side mulching plug. See
Figure 3-9.
2
1
Side Mulching
Plug
Figure 3-9
2. Slide two hooks of side discharge chute under hinge pin on
mulching plug assembly. Lower the mulching plug. Do not
remove side mulching plug at any time, even when you are
not mulching.
Adjustments
Cutting Height
There is a cutting height adjustment lever located above the
front and rear right wheel.
NOTE: On select models, the front height adjuster is located
above the front left wheel. Refer to Figure 3-10 below and the
instructions on the next page.
3
3
1
1
2
2
Lower
Lower
Higher
Higher
Figure 3-10
B
A
Figure 3-7
2. Follow steps below to attach grass catcher:
a. Lift rear discharge door.
b. Place grass catcher into the slots in the handle
brackets as shown in Figure 3-8. Let go of discharge
door so that it rests on the grass catcher.
A
B
B
Figure 3-8
To remove grass catcher, lift rear discharge door on the mower.
Lift grass catcher up and of the slots in the handle brackets.
Release rear discharge door to allow it to close rear opening of
mower.
Side Discharge Chute (If Equipped)
Your mower may be shipped as a mulcher. To convert to side
discharge, make sure grass catcher (if equipped) is off of the unit
and rear discharge door (if equipped) is closed.