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SIDE DISCHARGING
• Rear door must be closed.
• Open mulcher door and install dis-
charge defl ector under door as shown.
• Mower is now ready for side discharging
operation.
• To convert to mulching or bagging
operation, dis charge defl ector must be
removed and mulcher door must be
closed and locked.
SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN
CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER
FOR MULCHING -
1. Rear door closed.
2. Mulcher door closed and locked.
FOR REAR BAGGING -
1. Grass catcher installed.
2. Mulcher door closed and locked.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -
1. Rear door closed.
2. Discharge defl ector installed.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mow-
er with out rear door closed or ap proved
grass catcher in place. Never at tempt to
op er ate the lawn mow er with the rear door
re moved or propped open.
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
1. Lift up on grass catcher using the
frame han dle.
2. Remove grass catcher with clippings
from under lawn mower han dle.
3. Empty clippings from bag using both
frame handle and bag handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when empty-
ing; it will cause unnecessary wear.
Grass
catcher
frame
handle
Bag
handle
Unlock
latch
Discharge
defl ector
Open
mulcher door
MOWER IS NOW READY
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING
OPERATION
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ARIENS ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 961469 (MFG. I.D. NO. 96142011400)
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your warranty.
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 'rive Control Assembly
(Includes Cable)
7 &ontrol Bar, Drive
11 :heel & Tire Assembly
12 (-Ring
13 3inion
14 'ust Cover
15 3awl, Drive
16 :asher, Flat 3/8
17 - - - Bearing, Wheel Adjuster
18 6elector Knob
25 %elt Keeper
26 6crew, Hi-Lo Thread
#12 x 5/8
27 6crew, Pan Head
#10-24 x 2-3/4
28 'rive Cover
29 /ocknut, Hex
32 'rive Pulley
33 9-Belt
35 .it, Wheel Adjuster, Front, LH
(Includes Bearing, Key Number 17)
36 *earcase Assembly, Complete
38 /ocknut, Hex 1/4-20
40 6pring
41 .it, Wheel Adjuster, Front, RH
(Includes Bearing, Key Number 17)
54 *rassbag
57 )rame, Grassbag
80 .it, Water Washout Assembly
(Includes Key Numbers 81 thru 83)
81 )itting, Water Washout
82 :asher, Lock, Internal Tooth
83 /ocknut, Hex, with O-Ring