Cub Cadet 18M 19-inch Operator's Manual page 7

c. Attach center top of bag from inside of bag.
6. Before attaching the grass catcher, the mulching
baffle must be removed. See Figure 3-5.
a. Lift rear discharge door.
b. Remove mulching baffle.
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 3-6.
To remove grass catcher, lift rear discharge door on the
mower. Lift grass catcher up and out, off of the pivot
rod. Release rear discharge door to allow it to close rear
opening of mower.
8. To convert to side discharge, make sure grass catcher
is off of the unit, the rear mulch plug is removed, 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. See 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.
Adjustments
1. The cutting height adjustment lever is located above
the rear left wheel. See Figure 3-8.
a. Pull the lever out and away from the mower.
b. Move the lever forward or back for desired cutting
height.
c. Release lever towards mower deck.
Figure 3-8: Use adjustment levers at each wheel to change the
cutting height.
Figure 3-5: Removing (or installing) the rear mulch plug.
Figure 3-6: Attach the grass catcher.
B
A
C
Figure 3-7: Converting to side discharge.

A
B
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Setup and
Adjustment
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.