TUBE HANDLE
TUBE HANDLE
BASE
GRASS
TUBE
FIGURE 3
STEP 4: TUBE LATCH TO ADAPTER MOUNTING
Position tube latch onto chute adapter. Insert one of the
TUBE LATCH
CHUTE
ADAPTER
FIGURE 4
NOTE: If mulching cover is installed on deck it must be removed before going to step 5. (Also change from mulching blade to regular blade.)
STEP 5: ADAPTER TO DECK MOUNTING
Loosen the three hex head deflector hinge screws. Remove the side deflector bolts & wing nut and store for future use. See Figure 5A. For riders, lift the deflector. For tractors, remove palnut, hinge pin, hinge spring & deflector; save for future use. See Figure 5A. Position the adapter over deck opening, forward of engagement lugs. See Figure 5B. Slide adapter toward the rear until the retaining ridges slide under the two engagement lugs on the deflector latch hinges. See Figure 5C. Bump the adapter rearward with the palm of your hand if necessary to force the ridges under both the front and rear lug locks. Align the hole in the side of the adapter with the hole in the deck. Insert the
DEFLECTOR REMOVED ON
TRACTOR, FLIPPED UP ON RIDER
PALNUT
(REMOVED FOR TRACTOR)
DEFLECTOR
HINGE SCREWS
DEFLECTOR 
(REMOVED FOR TRACTOR)
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| HINGE PIN |
BOLT & WING | HINGE SPRING | (REMOVED FOR |
TRACTOR) | ||
NUT UNDER | (REMOVED FOR |
|
DEFLECTOR | TRACTOR |
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(NOT SHOWN) |
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FIGURE 5A
WARNING
DO NOT operate machine without entire grass catcher or guards in place.
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