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The catcher lip has two pins that need to be lined
up with the slots of the housing.
Pin
Slot
Once the catcher is positioned correctly, lower
the flap to hold it in place. Make sure that the rear
edge of the flap is fully engaged on the lip at the
rear of catcher mouth.
FITTING THE FABRIC CATCHER
Standing to the right of the mower, reach down
with your right hand and pull back and up on the
handle of the rear flap and lift it until it is parallel
with the handle. Pick up the catcher with your left
hand and swing it into position at the rear of the
mower.
The fabric catcher has two lugs which fit on the
hooks near the handle brackets of the mower.
Once the catcher is positioned correctly, lower
the flap.
REMOVING THE GRASS CATCHER
WARNING
ALWAYS WAIT UNTIL THE ENGINE AND
BLADE HAVE STOPPED COMPLETELY
BEFORE REMOVING THE CATCHER OR
ADJUSTING THE MOWER� REMEMBER, THE
MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS MAY BE
VERY HOT�
ALL MODELS
Stop the engine and stand to the right of the
mower. Grasp the catcher handle with the left
hand and lift slightly while raising the safety flap or
smart chute with the right hand. Lift the catcher
clear and lower the flap or Smart Chute to cover
the grass discharge outlet.
Before clearing away any grass which may have
lodged in the grass chute, ALWAYS STOP THE
ENGINE, make sure the blade has stopped
rotating, AND REMOVE THE SPARK PLUG
WIRE�
WARNING
EMPTYING
Dump the grass from the catcher by holding it
vertical, using the rear handle of the moulded
catcher or holding the rear end of the steel
frame of the fabric catcher. Shake if necessary to
dislodge a full load.
CATCHER LEVEL INDICATOR
Some grass catcher models have a Catcher Level
Indicator to show how much grass has been
collected. The indicator functions only when the
engine is running at grass cutting speed. When
the catcher is empty, the indicator will show
all green, nut as the grass progressively builds
in height, a red indicator zone will appear and
increase in size. Attempting to over-fill the catcher
will result in discharge chute blockage or a
“dribble” of grass from the front of the catcher.
Experience in your particular grass and cutting
conditions will soon show the size of the red
indicator area corresponding to the ideal catcher
emptying point, Hose the catcher thoroughly after
each use to keep the indicator movement free.
GRASS CATCHER MAINTENANCE
FABRIC TYPES.
These depend on a free flow of air thought the
fabric for effective grass collection. Wash as
needed to restore and open mesh in the fabric.
Do not leave a fabric bag in direct sunlight when
not in use. While the bag will not rot if stored
wet, prolonged sunlight exposure can cause
premature breakdown of the material. Do not
leave clippings in the catcher for extended
periods.
WARNING
CHECK THE CATCHER BAG FREQUENTLY
FOR DETERIORATION AND WEAR, AND
REPLACE IF WORN� Use only genuine original
equipment replacement catcher bags as others
could be dangerous�
MOULDED PLASTIC TYPE.
These also need a free passage of air for efficient
catching. Keep the air outlet mesh clear by
hosing it frequently. Do not leave clippings in the
catcher.
CUT HEIGHT CONTROL
The single point cut height control adjusts all four
wheels simultaneously. To operate, steady the
mower by grasping the handle with one hand,
pull the lever outwards from the mower with the
other hand, and move it to the desired setting.
MOWING ACCESSORIES
A grass deflector chute for mowing without a
catcher is available for some models from your
dealer. Not required for ‘Smart Chute’ models.
MOWING ADVICE
The best time time to mow your lawn is the
early afternoon. By this time the grass has had
a chance to dry out. Also the sensitive newly cut
grass area isn’t exposed to the direct sun.
For healthy growth, grass should not be cut too
short. Using the lowest settings can result in
destruction of the crown of grass, allowing flat
lying weeds to develop.
Vary your cutting pattern from week to week.
One week mow your lawn from north to south,
the next week, mow your lawn from east to west.
This will help prevent matting and graining of the
grass.
For best performance, always keep the mowers
blade sharp. A dull blade tends to tear, not
cut, the blades of grass. When cutting very
long grass, a preliminary cut on a high setting,
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