HONDA V550 - Manual (Page 7)


Figure 3-5
CUTTING HEIGHT
All wheels must be
placed in the same
relative position.
GRASS CATCHER
Make certain bag is
turned right side out
before assembling
(warning label will be
on the outside).
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Setup and
Adjustment
Figure 3-6
Figure 3-
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.
6. Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher:
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. See Figure 3-6. All the plastic channels
except center top of bag attach from outside of
bag.
c. Attach center top of bag from inside of bag.
7. Follow steps below to attach 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. See Figure 3-7.
To remove grass catcher or convert to a mulcher (if
equipped), lift rear discharge door on the mower as
shown in Figure 3-7. Lift grass catcher up and out of the
pivot rod. Release rear discharge door to allow it to close
rear opening of mower.
8. The adjustment wheel is located in the drive control
handle housing and is used to tighten or loosen the
drive belt. You will need to adjust the drive control if
the mower does not propel itself with the drive control
engaged or if the mower’s wheels hesitate with the
drive control engaged. If either of these conditions
occur, rotate adjustment wheel clockwise to tighten
cable or counterclockwise to loosen the cable. See
Figure 3-8.
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
Figure 3-8
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