Installing/Removing the
Rear Grass Bag
Models 10273C and 10359C only
1. Remove the wing screw (A) that fastens the
cover or mulch plate to the housing.
2. Slide the cover or mulch plate counterclockwise
and remove it from the mower housing.
3. Insert the front corner of the chute baffle into the
opening in the housing.
4. Rotate the chute clockwise and push it down into
the opening in the housing.
Important: The chute
baffle (A) must go
behind the front housing
baffle (B) and between
the blade and the toe
guard (C) to prevent it
from contacting the
blade.
5. Insert the chute
support rod (A) through
the hole in the right side
of the housing.
6. Push the keyhole slots on the chute down over
the 2 shoulder bolts on the housing and slide the
chute clockwise to lock it in place.
A
996
A
C
B
1073
A
1014
10
7. Secure the chute with the wing screw (A).
A
8. Check the clearance between the blade tips and
the baffle and ensure that there is no contact.
Important: The baffle (A) must go behind the front
housing baffle (B) and between the blade and the toe
guard (C) to prevent it from contacting the blade.
A
C
9. Remove the knob (A) and the bolt (B) that secure
the left upper and lower handle sections.
D
B
C
10. Hold a hanger clamp (C above) on the outside of
the handle sections and insert a bolt from the inside
of the handle sections through the holes in the hanger
clamp.
11. Position the leg of the bag hanger (D above) into
the hanger clamp groove and secure it with a knob.
12. Repeat steps 9 through 11 for the other side.
3350-619
1013
B
1072
A
1011