Operators Manual

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CONTROLS
To Convert Mower
Your lawn mower was shipped as a rear
discharge mower. To convert to bagging or
side discharge:
REAR BAGGING
• Lift rear door of the lawn mower and
place the grass catcher frame hooks
onto the door pivot pins
• To covert to mulching or discharging
operation, remove grass catcher and
close rear door.
SIDE DISCHARGING
• Rear door must be closed.
• Open mulcher door and install discharge
deflector under door.
• Mower is now ready for discharging
operation.
•To convert to mulching or bagging operation,
discharge deflector MUST be removed
and mulcher door MUST be closed.
SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN
CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER
FOR REAR DISCHARGING-
1. Rear door closed.
2. Mulcher door closed
FOR REAR BAGGING-
1. Grass catcher installed.
2. Mulcher door closed.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGE-
1. Rear door closed.
2. Discharge deflector installed.
To Empty Grass Catcher
• Lift up on grass catcher using the frame
handle.
• Remove grass catcher with clippings
from under lawn mower handle.
• Empty clippings from bag using both
frame handle and bag handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it
will cause unnecessary wear.
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1. Frame handle
CAUTION:
DO NOT run your lawn mower
without rear door closed or
approved grass catcher in
place. NEVER attempt to
operate the lawn mower with
the rear door removed or
propped open.
1. Rear door
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Rear Bagging
Rear Discharge
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Bag Handle