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8 Section 2 — ASSembly & Set-Up
Attaching Side Discharge Chute
Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To convert
to side discharge, make sure grass catcher is
off the unit and mower rear discharge door is
closed.
1. On the side of the mower deck, lift the
mulch plug. See Figure 2-13.
Deck
Stud
Mulch
Plug
Figure 2-13
2. Slide two hooks of side discharge chute
under hinge pin on mulch plug assembly
and position hole in the chute over and
on to the deck stud located behind the
discharge opening. See Figure 2-13.
Lower mulch plug.
3. Secure the chute to the mowing deck
using the wing knob included in the
manual bag. Hand tighten the wing
knob onto the deck stud.
See Figure 2-14.
Figure 2-14
NOTE: Do not remove side mulch plug
at any time.
Adjustments
Cutting Height (Standard Wheel)
There is a cutting height adjustment lever
located above the rear left wheel.
See Figure 2-15.
Figure 2-15
1. Pull lever out and away from mower.
2. Move lever forward or back for desired
cutting height.
3. Release lever towards mower deck.
NOTE: On the standard wheel units, this
lever adjusts the rear and front wheel height
simultaneously. On caster wheel models, it
adjusts the rear wheel height only.
Cutting Height (Caster Wheel)
If equipped, the caster wheels cutting height
are determined by selecting one of six
positions on each caster assembly. Refer to
Figure 2-16.
(a)
(b)
Figure 2-16
1. Remove wing nut (a) from axle bolt (b).
Slide axle bolt from the assembly and
select a cutting height.
2. Reinsert axle bolt in the square hole
desired through wheel assembly and
secure with wing nut removed in Step 1.
IMPORTANT: All wheels must be placed
in the same relative position. For rough
or uneven lawns, move the height
adjustment lever to a higher position.
This will stop scalping of grass.
The casters can be locked in a straight ahead
position or positioned to swivel freely.
See Figure 2-17.
Figure 2-17
1. Lift lock pins.
2. Place in larger holes to lock wheels. Place
pins in smaller holes to allow casters to
rotate freely for turning.
Set-Up
Electric Starter (If Equipped)
NOTE: Remove cable tie (a) from around
battery box. Cable tie is used for shipping only.
See Figure 2-18.
(a)
Figure 2-18
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for
additional engine information.
1. Add provided oil before starting unit for
the first time.
2. Service the engine with gasoline as
instructed in the Engine Operator’s
Manual.
WARNING: Use extreme care
when handling gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel the machine indoors
or while the engine is hot or
running. Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and other sources of
ignition.
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