Cub Cadet 439 - Manual (Page 7)

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CUTTING HEIGHT
All wheels must be posi-
tioned at the same height.
3
Setup and
Adjustment
Never operate mower
without the mulching plug,
the grass catcher, or the
discharge chute properly
installed.
5. Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher
(if needed). Make certain bag is turned right side
out before assembling (warning label will be on the
outside).
a. Place bag over frame so that its black plastic side
is at the bottom.
b. Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the
frame, Figure 3-5. All the plastic channels except
center top of bag attach from outside of bag.
c. Attach center top of bag from inside of bag.
6. Follow steps below to attach the grass catcher:
a. Lift rear discharge door.
b. Place grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go
of discharge door so that it rests on the grass
catcher, Figure 3-6.
7. Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To convert to
side discharge, make sure grass catcher is off of the
unit and rear discharge door is closed.
a. On the side of the mower, lift the mulching plug.
b. Slide chute hooks under hinge pin on mulching
plug assembly. Lower mulching plug, Figure 3-7.
Do not remove side mulching plug at any time,
even when you are not mulching.
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 top of the grass catcher.
WARNING
Adjustments
An adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel
provides cutting height adjustment.
1. Depress lever towards wheel.
2. Move it to any one of the positions for desired cutting
height, Figure 3-8. Make sure that each wheel is
positioned at the same height.
3. Release lever towards mower deck.
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B
Figure 3-5: Assemble the grass catcher.
Figure 3-6: Attach the grass catcher.
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B
Figure 3-7: Lift mulch plug and install side discharge chute.
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Figure 3-8: Use adjustment levers to change height.