Figure 18
Bagging the Clippings
Use the g rass bag when y ou w ant to collect g rass and leaf
clippings from the la wn.
If the side disc harg e c hute is on the mo w er , remo v e it and
loc k the side disc harg e door (refer to R emo ving the Side
Disc harg e Chute) before bag ging the clippings .
T he blade is shar p; contacting the blade can r esult
in serious per sonal injur y .
Stop the engine and w ait f or all mo ving par ts to stop
bef or e lea ving the operating position.
Installing the Grass Bag
1. Raise and hold up the rear door ( Figure 19 ).
Figure 19
2. R emo v e the rear disc harg e plug ( Figure 20 ).
Figure 20
3. Install the bag onto the door rod ( Figure 21 ).
Figure 21
4. Lo w er the rear door .
Removing the Grass Bag
T o remo v e the bag, rev erse the ste ps abo v e .
Side-discharging the Clippings
Use the side disc harg e for cutting v er y tall g rass .
If the bag is on the mo w er , remo v e it and inser t the rear
disc harg e plug (refer to R emo ving the Grass Bag) before
side-disc harging the clippings .
Important: Ensur e that the r ear discharge plug is in
place bef or e y ou side-discharge the clippings ( Figur e
22 ).
T he blade is shar p; contacting the blade can r esult
in serious per sonal injur y .
Stop the engine and w ait f or all mo ving par ts to stop
bef or e lea ving the operating position.
Figure 22
Installing the Side Discharge Chute
1. Unloc k the side disc harg e door ( Figure 23 ).
Figure 23
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