TO EMPTY
GRASS
CATCHER
1.
Lift up on grass catcher
using the
frame
handle.
2.
Remove
grass catcher
with clippings
from under lawn mower
handle.
3.
Empty clippings
from bag.
NOTE:
Do not drag the bag when
emp-
tying;
it will cause
unnecessary
wear.
Grass
catcher
frame
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TO CONVERT
MOWER
Your lawn mower
was shipped
ready to be
used as a mulcher.
To convert
to bagging
or discharging:
REAR BAGGING
• Open rear door and remove
mulcher
plug.
Store
mulcher
plug in a safe
place.
• You can now install the grass catcher
or
optional
clipping
deflector.
• To convert
to mulching
or discharging
operation,
install mulcher
plug into rear
discharge
opening
of mower.
To convert
to mulching
or bagging
operation,
discharge
deflector
must be
removed
and mulcher
door closed.
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Open mulcher door
Install
discharge
deflector
MOWER IS NOW READY FOR
DISCHARGING
OPERATION
Mulcher plug
SIDE DISCHARGING
• Mulcher
plug must be installed
into rear
discharge
opening
of mower.
• Open mulcher
door and install dis-
charge
deflector
under door as shown.
• Mower
is now ready for discharging
operation.
SIMPLE
STEPS
TO REMEMBER
WHEN
CONVERTING
YOUR
LAWN MOWER
FOR MULCHING
-
1. Rear mulcher
plug installed.
2.
Mulcher
door closed.
FOR REAR
BAGGING
-
1. Rear mulcher
plug removed.
2.
Grass catcher
installed.
3.
Mulcher
door closed.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING
-
1. Rear mulcher
plug installed.
2.
Discharge
deflector
installed.
ACAUTION:
Do not run your lawn
mower
without
mulcher
plug or approved
grass catcher
in place.
Never attempt
to
operate
the lawn mower
with the rear door
removed
or propped
open.
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