To empty the grass catcher
The product has an alarm that goes off if the grass
catcher is full. To stop the alarm, disengage the
To engage and disengage the
cutting deck. Refer to
cutting deck on page 19 .
1. Move the product to a location where you can
empty the grass catcher.
2. Make sure that the transaxle is in the neutral
position and engage the parking brake.
3. Pull up the handle on the grass catcher to the
highest position.
4. Pull the handle forward to tilt the grass catcher
and empty the grass.
5. Push the handle rearward to lower the grass
catcher. Make sure that the grass catcher is fully
lowered and in the correct position.
To put the product in freewheel
mode
If it is necessary to move or tow the product without
aid from the engine, you must put the product in
freewheel mode.
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WARNING:
in freewheel mode on a slope.
•
Push in the freewheel control lever (A) to put the
product in freewheel mode.
A
•
Pull out the freewheel control lever to operate the
product with the engine.
To install the mulch plug (accessory)
The product can be used with a mulch plug.
1. Put the cutting deck in the transport position.
To set the cutting deck in transport
Refer to
position or mow position on page 17 .
2. Remove the grass catcher or the rear discharge
deflector (accessory) if it is installed.
3. Put the mulch plug through the back plate and
into the chute adaptor for the cutting deck.
4. Connect the 2 straps to the holes on the support
arms for the grass catcher.
5. Install the grass catcher or the rear discharge
deflector.
6. Remove the mulch plug in the opposite
sequence.
To install the rear discharge
deflector (accessory)
The product can be used with a rear discharge
deflector.
1. Put the cutting deck in the transport position.
To set the cutting deck in transport
Refer to
position or mow position on page 17 .
2. Remove the grass catcher.
3. Remove the mulch plug (accessory) if it is
installed.
4. Install the discharge chute through the opening in
the backplate and move the cutting deck adapter
onto it.
5. Install the 2 wing nuts.
6. Install the rear discharge deflector to the
backplate with the 4 screws.
7. Tighten the screws fully.
Do not put the product
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