10 se c t i O n  3 — as s e M b l y  & se t -up
Slide chute hooks under hinge pin on mulching plug 2. 
assembly. Lower mulching plug. See Fig. 3-7. 
NOTE: Do not remove side mulching plug at any time, even 
when you are not mulching.
Adjustments
The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the 1. 
rear left wheel. See Fig. 3-8.
Pull the lever out and away from the mower.a. 
Move the lever forward or back for desired cutting b. 
height.
Release lever towards mower deck.c. 
Follow steps below to attach grass catcher:2. 
Lift rear discharge door.a. 
Remove rear mulching baffle.b. 
Place grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of c. 
discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher. 
See Fig. 3-6.
To remove grass catcher, lift rear discharge door on the mower. 
Lift grass catcher up and out, off of the pivot rod. Release rear 
discharge door to allow it to close rear opening of mower.
WARNING: Never operate mower unless the hooks 
on the grass catcher are firmly seated on the pivot 
rod and the rear discharge door rests firmly against 
the top of the grass catcher.
Side Discharge Chute
To convert to side discharge, make sure grass catcher is off of the 
unit, the rear mulching baffle is installed, and rear discharge door 
is closed.
On the side of the mower, lift the mulching plug.1. 
Figure 3-7
Figure 3-8
Figure 3-6