Cub Cadet CC 500 EL Operator's Manual page 10

2. Follow steps below to attach grass catcher:
a. Lift rear discharge door.
b. Remove rear mulching baffle.
c. Place grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of
discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher.
See Fig. 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.
WARNING:
on the grass catcher are firmly seated on the pivot
rod and the rear discharge door rests firmly against
the top of the grass catcher.
Side Discharge Chute
To convert to side discharge, make sure grass catcher is off of the
unit, the rear mulching baffle is installed, and rear discharge door
is closed.
1. On the side of the mower, lift the mulching plug.
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Figure 3-6
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2. Slide chute hooks under hinge pin on mulching plug
assembly. Lower mulching plug. See Fig. 3-7.
Figure 3-7
NOTE: Do not remove side mulching plug at any time, even
when you are not mulching.
Adjustments
1. The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the
rear left wheel. See Fig. 3-8.
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.
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