MTD Model 54K - Manual (Page 9)

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Place rear of the mower deck on raised blocks.
Remove lock nut and spring washer from pivot arm
assembly (on select models, these may be included
separately in a plastic bag).
Slide spring washer and wheel, with hollow side in, onto
pivot arm and secure with lock nut. See Figure 3-4.
Assemble the other side in the same manner.
Grass Catcher
Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher. Make
certain bag is turned right side out before assembling
(warning label will be on the outside).
Place bag over frame so that its black plastic side is
at the bottom.
Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the
frame. See Fig. 3-5. All the plastic channels except
center top of bag attach from outside of bag.
Attach center top of bag from inside of bag.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
a.
b.
c.
The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper
handle. See Fig. 3-3. Loosen the wing nut which secures the
rope guide.
Hold blade control against upper handle.
Pull starter rope out of the engine. Release blade
control.
Slip starter rope into rope guide.
Tighten wing nut.
Insert post on cable tie into hole provided on the lower
handle. Pull cable tie tight and trim excess.
Rear Wheels
Install rear wheels as follows in Fig. 3-4 (wheels maybe already
installed at factory, if so disregard this step):
3.
a.
b.
c.
d.
4.
C
B
A
D
Figure 3-3
Figure 3-4
Figure 3-5
A
C
B