MTD Model 588Q - Manual (Page 9)

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IMPORTANT: Make sure cable is routed to the outside of
the handle so that it is not in the way when attaching the
grass catcher.
• Lift the rear discharge door on the mower.
• Place the hooks, found on both sides of the grass
catcher frame, over the chute door pivot rod at the
rear of the mower. Release the rear discharge door.
See Figure 9.
• To remove the grass catcher, lift the rear discharge
door on the mower, lift the grass catcher up and off
the pivot rod. Release the rear discharge door.
Figure 9
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
Figure 10
Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before
operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in
Figure 10 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself
with the location of various controls and adjustments.
Save this manual for future reference.
Blade Control Handle
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle
of the mower. The blade control handle must be
depressed in order to operate the unit. Release blade
control handle to stop engine and blade.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
These levers are located on each wheel and are used
to adjust the cutting height. All four levers have to be at
the same relative position to ensure uniform cut.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle.
Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to
start the unit.
Grass Catcher
The grass catcher, located at the rear of the mower, is
used to bag the grass clippings for disposal at another
site. Once the bag is full, it has to be removed from the
mower and emptied before any further mowing.
Rear Discharge Door
Grass Catcher
Cutting
Height Adj.
Lever*
Starter
Rope
Grass Catcher
Blade Control Handle
Upper Handle
* Only one called out here
WARNING: This blade control mechanism is
a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its
operations.
WARNING: The operation of any lawn
mower can result in foreign objects being
thrown into the eyes, which can damage your
eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses
while operating the mower, or while performing
any adjustments or repairs on it.