5.Rotate the chute around the deck so that its front edge fits snugly into the deck opening. Lower the chute deflector slowly (C in Fig. 4-21).

6.Attach the retainer strap on the discharge chute to the retainer clip on the deck. Refer to Fig. 4-22.

Figure 4-22

Note: For the chute elbow to be properly installed, the bottom edge must fall below the bottom of the deck opening and the tab on top of the elbow should rest above the deck opening.

7.Install the chute adapter onto the chute elbow by lining up the tabs and sliding the adapter over the chute elbow, as in

Fig. 4-23. Secure the chute adapter by installing two ratchet clips (726-3046), included in hardware pack 689-00163, into the holes provided.

Figure 4-23

8.Peel the backing off of the self-adhesive foam strip (721- 04388) that has been included with your grass collector.

Apply it to the upper chute, flush against the flange as shown in Fig. 24.

Flange

Figure 4-24

9.With the bagger cover open, install the upper chute over the chute adapter, and rest the top so that the chute support sits in the upper chute groove. See Fig. 4-25.

Note: Make sure to align the upper chute with the ridges on the bagger support bracket, as shown in the inset of Fig. 4-25.

Figure 4-25

14Section 4 — Assembly & Installation