How Do You Attach a Grass Catcher to Your Lawnmower

Effortless Lawn Maintenance: Attaching a grass catcher to your lawnmower is easier than you think. Our step-by-step guide will ensure you get it right the first time.

How to Attach a Grass Catcher to your Lawnmower:

Park the mower and turn it off. Locate the attachment area, and wear gloves. Install the bracket with screws to the rear (riding) or locate the rear discharge (push). Connect catcher – insert tube to catcher (riding). Ensure the catcher is firmly installed.

Are you looking for a Cleaner Lawn? Are you tired of the mess left behind after mowing your lawn? Attaching a grass catcher to your lawnmower could be the solution. We have a step-by-step guide ready for you. Let’s dive in.

Things to Consider Before Starting the Grass Catcher Installation:

Before starting with the grass catcher installation, you first have to consider some things:

• Where to attach the grass catcher:

All lawnmowers have designated areas for attaching new attachments. For different makes and models, these areas are in other locations. To find the right area for the proper attachment, consult the manufacturer’s manual that came with the mower or attachment where possible.

• Safety first: 

Some of the attachments are installed close to the blade. It is a good idea to wear protective gloves to avoid injury due to sharp edges in those circumstances.

• Tools:

Keep the essential tools, such as a socket wrench, a screwdriver, and a pair of pliers close to you.

Attaching a Rear Grass Catcher to your Lawn Mower:

There are several types of rear grass catchers. Some models are connected to the back of the mower and use the backend discharge. Usually, these are fixed and part of the mower. If your mower uses a side discharge port, you can use a tube to connect a rear grass catcher with the side discharge port.

The last type is the one that is towed behind the riding mower or lawn tractor. Those units work separately from the mower and remove the clippings and other debris from the grass. There is no need to mow for this last category. Just driving on the grass at a certain speed is enough.

We will now look at the 2nd type, the rear grass catcher, working with a side discharge port. Before starting with the installation, make sure that you have the following things ready:

• A bracket to hold the catcher bag/bags.
• The catcher bags you want to install.
• Nuts or screws for holding the bracket and bags in place.
• A tube to connect the grass catcher to your mower’s side discharge.
• A socket wrench.

With these things ready, start the installation procedure:

● Step 1: Preparation:

Park your mower on an open flat area and turn it off. Ensure the parking brake is engaged because you don’t want your mower rolling while attaching the catcher. Make sure you have your gloves on.

● Step 2: Install the Bracket:

To install the bracket, you first need to attach the bracket screws to your riding mower rear. Locate the area for attaching these screws for your particular mower model. Use a socket wrench to tighten the screws. After the screws are tight in their place, attach the bracket to your mower’s rear with the screws holding it in place.

● Step 3: Install the Bag Attachment and the Bags:

The next step is to attach the bag to the bracket and put it in it. The bag attachment comes with a cotter pin. Remove the cotter pin, and place the attachment in the bracket’s middle. Use a socket wrench to tighten the bolt that locks the bag attachment on the bracket.

After that, put the cotter pin back at its previous location. With this, the bag-holding assembly is attached. All you have to do now is place the bags in the attachment.

● Step 4: Connect the Catcher to the Side Discharge:

Use a tube to connect the grass catcher to the side discharge so that the grass debris from the discharge flows straight to the catcher. The tube has two ends. Attach one of its ends to the side discharge, locking it with the hooks.

Insert its other end in the hole on the grass catcher and lock it in place with the two hooks. With this step, the installation procedure is finished.

Make sure the attachment is firm by applying a jerk with your hand. If it wobbles or falls off, it means that the bracket screws or bag attachment nut were not tight. These screws and nuts should be secured so that the catcher doesn’t fall off because of the weight of grass debris.

Attaching a Rear Grass Catcher to your Push Mower:

Follow the step-by-step guide to connect a rear grass catcher to your push mower.

● Step 1: Preparation:

Park your mower on an open flat area and turn it off.

● Step 2: Locate the Installation Area:

If your mower doesn’t already have a side discharge chute, attach a new one. For this, first, locate the area for attaching the side-discharge chute, uncap the side-discharge area, and then install the chute, holding it in place with its bolts and hooks.

● Step 3: Assemble the Grass Catcher:

The grass catcher will have two main parts: a bag and a frame for holding the bag. You need to assemble these two parts. The hard part, i.e., the frame should be at the bottom, holding the bag, and the handle should be pointed upwards so you can quickly grab it.

For the most accurate and precise info on assembling the grass catcher, refer to the instructions that came with the catcher. If you do not have it, try finding it online.

● Step 4: Install the Grass Catcher:

Uncap the rear discharge of your push mower and attach the catcher to it, holding it in place with hooks, bolts, or clamps.

Ensure the catcher doesn’t fall off when a force is applied. With the catcher firmly in place, your mower is ready for action again.

Attaching a Side Grass Catcher to your Push Mower:

Follow the step-by-step guide to attach a side grass catcher to your push mower:

● Step 1: Preparation:

Park your push mower on a flat, open surface and turn it off.

● Step 2: Install a Side Discharge Chute:

If your mower doesn’t already have a side discharge chute, attach a new one. For this, first, locate the area for attaching the side-discharge chute, uncap the side-discharge area, and then install the chute, holding it in place with its bolts and hooks.

Make sure that the chute is firmly attached.

● Step 3: Assemble the Grass Catcher:

Like a rear catcher, a side catcher has two parts: a frame and a bag. The difference is that the frame goes inside the bag for a side catcher.

Insert the frame into the catcher bag. The bag has vinyl bindings to hold the frame’s hooks. The catcher’s hard part should be at the bottom, and the handle should be pointing up and outward so you can quickly grab it.

● Step 4: Install the Grass Catcher:

Attach the catcher bag’s hanger to the mower’s handle. While attaching the grass catcher to the mower, ensure its opening fits directly with the chute with either a twist, hooks, or clamps to lock it in place.

Ensure the grass catcher is firmly attached and won’t fall off when a force is applied. With this done, your mower is ready to mow again without spreading grass clippings all over your lawn.

Advantages of Using a Grass Catcher:

The most obvious advantage of using a grass catcher is that it will save you the trouble of cleaning the lawn after you mow.

You can use the grass clippings collected in the catcher to make morass, allowing you to reuse your lawn’s grass.

Furthermore, a grass catcher can protect your lawn from the spread of disease. It is well known that grass clippings can cause fungus and other problems. With the clippings collected in the catcher safely, you won’t have to worry about your lawn’s health.

Remarks:

You must clean your lawn thoroughly after mowing, which takes effort and time. A mower grass catcher bag attached to your mower helps collect the grass, resulting in a friendly and clean lawn. There are multiple options, depending on your lawnmower type and situation.

Attaching a grass catcher bag to your mower is not difficult. This blog helps with some guidelines for securing a catcher for different machines. If you have an ego mower, connecting might be slightly different. The ego mower grass catcher is specifically designed to fit this type of mower.

• Steps to Attach the Ego Mower Grass Catcher

Setting up an ego mower with a grass catcher is straightforward. You’ll need to attach the ego mower grass catcher to the rear of the mower. Once attached, the mower grass catcher will collect the clippings as you mow, saving you connected to raking and bagging the grass clippings after mowing.

Remember, whether you’re using an ego mower or another type of mower, always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for attaching and using a grass catcher. This will ensure the best performance and longevity of your equipment.