Operator's Manual
18
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the tractor while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition and KeyChoice keys
and set the parking brake when leaving the tractor
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
Caution
Side Discharge or Mulch Grass
Danger
Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or
complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place,
you and others are exposed to blade contact and
thrown debris. Contact with rotating mower
blades and thrown debris will cause injury or
death.
• Never remove the grass deflector from the
mower because the grass deflector routes
material down toward the turf. If the grass
deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
• Never put your hands or feet under the mower.
• Never try to clear discharge area or mower
blades unless you disengage the blade (PTO)
and rotate the ignition key to Off. Also remove
the key and disconnect the wire from the spark
plug.
The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses
clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
To mulch grass clippings you must install the discharge
cover into the opening in the side of the mower; refer to
Installing the Discharge Cover on page 18.
Installing the Discharge Cover
To convert from a side discharge to a mulching mower,
install the discharge cover into the opening at the side of
the mower.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Lift the grass deflector and slide the tabs on top of the
discharge cover under the grass deflector retaining rod.
4. Rotate the discharge cover down over the opening, and
onto the lower lip of the mower (Fig. 14).
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Figure 14
1. Grass deflector
2. Tabs under rod
3. Discharge cover
4. Lower lip
5. Bolt
6. Nut
5. Secure the discharge cover to the lower lip of the
mower with bolts and nuts (Fig. 14).
Note: Do not overtighten the nuts, which could distort the
cover and cause blade contact.
6. To convert back to a side discharge mower, remove the
discharge cover and lower the grass deflector over the
discharge opening.