Full Product Manual

7Section 2 — ASSembly & Set-Up
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c
(a)
(a)
(b)
(b)
Figure 2-5
6. The rope guide is attached to the right
side of the upper handle. Loosen the
wing knob (a) which secures the rope
guide. See Figure 2-6.
a
d
b
c
(a)
(a)
Figure 2-6
a. Hold blade control against upper
handle.
b. Slowly pull starter rope handle
from engine and slip starter rope
into the rope guide.
c. Tighten rope guide wing
knob (a).
d. Use cable ties to secure cables to
lower handle.
NOTE: On select units, use the two cable
clips provided to secure blade control
and drive cables to lower handle as
shown in Figure 2-7.
Figure 2-7
IMPORTANT: To reduce wear and allow
for proper operation, make sure to leave
some slack in the upper portion of the
cables.
Grass Catcher (If Equipped)
1. Follow steps below to assemble the
grass catcher (if needed). Make certain
bag is turned right side out before
assembling (warning label will be on the
outside). See Figure 2-8.
a. Place bag over frame so that
its black plastic side is at the
bottom.
b. Slip plastic channel of grass bag
over hooks on the frame.
B
A
Figure 2-8
2. Follow steps below to attach grass
catcher. See Figure 2-9.
a. Lift mower rear discharge door.
b. Place grass catcher into the slots
in the handle brackets. Let go of
discharge door so that it rests on
the grass catcher.
A
B
B
Figure 2-9
To remove grass catcher, lift mower rear
discharge door. Lift grass catcher up and off
the slots in the handle brackets. Release mower
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 the unit and
mower rear discharge door (if equipped) is
closed.
1. On the side of the mower, lift the mulch
plug. See Figure 2-10.
2. Slide two hooks of side discharge
chute under hinge pin on mulch plug
assembly. Lower the mulch plug.
2
1
Mulch Plug
Figure 2-10
NOTE: Do not remove side mulch plug
at any time.
3. When not using, you may secure side
discharge chute to handle as shown in
Figure 2-11.
Figure 2-11
Adjustments
Cutting Height
There are three cutting height adjustment
configurations. Refer to the section applicable
to your mower.
Single Lever
The single lever cutting height adjustment is
located above the rear left wheel.
1. Depress cutting height adjustment lever
towards wheel.
2. Slide lever to desired position for a
change in cutting height. Refer to
Figure 2-12 for low wheel and Figure 2-13
for high wheel.
Low Wheel
1
2
3
Lower
Higher
Figure 2-12