7.Assemble the adapter bracket to the deck using two 5/16" x 1-1/4" hex bolts, 5/16" flat washers and 5/16" nylock nuts. See figure 32.

NOTE: It may be necessary to use extra 5/16" flat washers to shim under the bracket next to the deck surface. Ten extra washers have been furnished as shims. See figure 32.

(2) 5/16" NYLOCK NUTS

(2) 5/16" FLAT WASHERS

ADAPTER BRACKET

 

 

5/16" flat washers

5/16" x 1-1/4"

used as needed for

shims to adjust for

HEX BOLT

variations in decks.

 

FIGURE 32

8.Withdeckadapterpositioned correctly overthedischarge opening, use the adapter bracket as a template and drill three 9/32" diameter holes in the top of the deck adapter. See figure 33.

9.Bolt deck adapter to bracket using three 1/4" x 1" bolts, nylon washers, 1/4" flat washers and 1/4" nylock nuts. Nylon washers should be against the inside of the deck adapter. See figure 33.

DECK ADAPTER

(3) 1/4" NYLOCK NUTS

ADAPTER

BRACKET

(3) NYLON WASHERS

(3) 1/4" STEEL WASHERS

(3) 1/4" x 1" HEX BOLTS

FIGURE 33

10.Assemble end of hose and a hose clamp over the round opening of deck adapter and tighten clamp.

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