5 LOWER CHUTE (See Fig. 5)

1.Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.

2.Place slot in lower chute over tab on mower deck and position lower chute over deck opening as shown.

3.Hook rear latch into flange hole on back of mower deck.

4.Hook front latch into tab hole on front of mower deck.

CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Raise and hold

shield when attaching lower chute and allow it to rest on chute while in

operation.

UPPER CHUTE (See Figs. 6A & 6B)

1.Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position.

2.Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into hole in back of cover.

NOTE: Handle carefully so as not to damage full bagger indicator.

3.Push in and turn upper chute until it is in line with lower chute.

4.Align the bosses on lower chute with alignment slots on upper chute and slide together.

5.Secure with rubber latch by hooking hole in latch over latch pin.

FULL BAGGER

UPPERINDICATORHANDLE

CHUTE

DEFLECTOR

SHIELD

OP_ONALFRONT

GAUGEWHEEL

TAB

COVER

\

FRONT

LATCH

;EAR LATCH

FIG. 5

LOWER

CHUTE

FIG. 6A

ALIGNMENT

SLOT

_ / LATCH PIN

FIG. 6B

LEVEL MOWER DECK

Be sure deck isproperly leveled for best mower performance. See your tractors owner'smanual for instructions.

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Craftsman 917.24985 owner manual Lower Chute See Fig, Level Mower Deck