Setup
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1. | Latch | 3. | Front pin |
2. | OCDWB01 assembly | 4. | Slot |
•If the front pin does not engage in the slot in the deck, loosen or completely remove the hardware in the gate link frame as shown in Figure 6. Position the gate link frame so that the front pin aligns with the slot. Reinstall hardware, if removed, and tighten. Pivot the assembly towards the deck and engage the front pin into the slot.
Figure 6
1. | Gate link frame | 4. | Shim (storage position) |
2. | Adjustment slots | 5. | Pivot mount assembly |
3. | Hardware | 6. | Shim (installed position) |
•Due to manufacturing variance, the gate link frame may not close and have complete contact all around the discharge opening. Any gaps are to be minimized. If the rear of the gate link frame contacts the mower deck while rotating it towards the deck creating a gap at the front, use the steps below to install a shim. If the gate link frame has complete contact all around the discharge opening, the shim is not necessary. It can remain in the
storage position for potential later use on other mower decks.
A.Remove the shim located on the front of the gate link frame and loosely reinstall the nut.
B.Loosen the nut on the left adjustment slot of the gate link frame.
C.Install the shim between the gate link frame and the pivot mount assembly. Position the center tab of the shim between the two mounting bolts as shown in Figure 6.
D.Tighten hardware.
4.Rotate the latch downward to lock the assembly in this position (reference Figure 5). Adjust the tension on the latch to hold the assembly up to the deck, yet allow for release by hand. Tension can be adjusted by tightening or loosening the hardware that retains the latch.
5.Install the mounting bracket to the unit.
•For all Walk-Behind Units except Vantage:
A.Position the mounting bracket vertically, with the wide opening of the bracket pointed upward, and install on the front of the unit as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7
1. | Drill | 3. | Mounting bracket |
2. | 4. | 5/16 inch nyloc nut | |
| carriage bolt |
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B.Using the mounting bracket as a template, mark the two hole locations on the front panel of the unit (see Figure 7). Make sure
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