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Figure 17
Attaching Side Discharge Chute or Side
Discharge Blower (If Equipped)
The mower is shipped as a mulcher. To convert to side
discharge or side discharge blower, ensure the grass
catcher is removed, the rear mulch plug is installed (if
equipped) and the rear discharge door is closed.
1. Lift the mulch plug (Figure 18).
2. Slide the two hooks of the side discharge chute (a) or
side discharge blower (b) under the mulch plug hinge
pin. Lower the mulch plug.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove side mulch plug at any time.
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Figure 18
NOTE: Some side discharge chutes include a clip to secure
the discharge chute to the handle. If equipped, the side
discharge chute can be secured to the handle when not in
use (Figure 19).
Figure 19
ASSEMBLY
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a
c
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b
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Electric Start Set-Up (If Equipped)
NOTE: Mowers equipped with electric start will use either
a lead acid battery in an enclosed battery box (see Electric
Starter Battery Box) or a removable lithium ion battery
pack (See Installing/Removing Battery Pack).
ELECTRIC STARTER BATTERY BOX (IF EQUIPPED)
NOTE:
Remove cable tie (a) from around battery box. Cable tie is
used for shipping only (Figure 20).
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK (IF
EQUIPPED)
NOTE: To ensure maximum performance and life of
lithium-ion battery packs, charge the battery fully before
first use.
Read all safety warnings, instructions, and
cautionary markings for the battery pack, charger
and product. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/
or serious injury.
IMPORTANT: Refer to instructional manual supplied with
battery charger for charging, maintenance and battery
disposal instructions.
Installing The Battery Pack (Figure 21):
1. Lift the battery box cover.
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2. Insert the battery pack into the battery box. An audible
"click" will be heard when the battery is properly
connected.
3. Close the battery box cover.
Removing The Battery Pack (Figure 21):
4. Lift the battery box cover.
5. Press the battery pack release button.
6. Pull the battery pack from the battery box.
7. Close the battery box cover.
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Figure 20
WARNING