Key Qty. Description, Not Shown Full Size

ASSEMBLY OF THE DECK ADAPTER

(#62468) TO THE MOWER DECK

Contents of Hardware Pack for Deck Adapter: See Figure 28.

Key Qty. Description

A2 Hex Bolts, 5/16" x 1"

B3 Hex Bolts, 1/4" x 3/4"

C2 Carriage Bolts, 5/16" x 3/4"

D3 Hex Lock Nuts, 5/16-18 Thread

E3 Hex Lock Nuts, 1/4-20 Thread

F3 Fiat Steel Washers, 1/4" Std.

G12 Flat Washers, 5/16" Std.

H3 Nylon Washers, 21/64

I	1	Mounting	Strap
d	1	Angle Bracket
K	1	Mounting	Bracket

CAUTION: Mower deflector must be

&replaced when Mow-N-Vac deck adapter is removed. Do Not operate mower unless

adapter or deflector is in place and properly mounted.

Identi_ your mower deck (see fold outs) and cut out the correct discharge opening template for your mower deck size. If there is no template for your deck size you can make your own template by marking around a piece of cardboard held against the edge of the discharge opening.

Tape the template to the face of the adapter, locating template approximately 1/2" from front and 1/4" down from top of adapter. Keep as close to top as possible. See figure 29. Mark outline of template on face of adapter usingwhite crayon, nail or scriber. Drill a starting hole inside the outline, then use a saber saw or key hole saw to cut out the opening. See figure 29.

1/4" DOWN

IMPORTANT: Keep cut-off as close to the top edge as possible.

NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE

FIGURE 28- FULL SIZE

NOTE: Not all of the hardware will be used for any one particular fit up.

•Remove the mower discharge deflector from your mower deck. Save the deflector and hardware for

remounting.

IF YOU HAVE A MURRAY TRACTOR WITH A 38" OR 40" DECK, SKIP DIRECTLY TO PAGE 16.

IF YOU HAVE A MURRAY TRACTOR WITH A 46" DECK, SKIP DIRECTLY TO PAGE 16.

1/2" FROM FRONT

FIGURE 29