Bolens 436 - Manual (Page 9)

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Removing Grass Catcher
• Lift the rear discharge door on the mower, and lift
the grass catcher up.
• Release the rear discharge door.
Converting to Side-Discharge
• Your mower has been shipped as a mulcher. To
convert it to a side-discharge mower, lift the
mulching plug. Slide the two hooks on the side-
discharge deflector under the hinge pin on the
mulching plug assembly. Lower the mulching plug.
See Figure 10 .
Figure 10
• Do not remove the side mulching plug at any time,
even when you are not mulching.
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure
11 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.
Figure 11
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 the
blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade.
WARNING: Never operate the mower
without the mulching cover, the grass catcher
bag, or the discharge chute properly installed.
Side
Chute
Deflector
Mulching
Plug
Hinge
Pin
Blade Control
Grass Catcher
Height Adjustment
Recoil Starter
Handle
Side-Discharge
Spark Plug
Lever
Chute
Mulch Plug
WARNING: The blade control handle is a
safety device. Never attempt to bypass its
operations. The blade will be rotating whenever
the engine is running.