Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector

WARNING! Never operate the mower deck without the chute deflector installed and in the down position.

The discharge chute deflector must be installed before operating the mower.

1.Remove the keys that are attached with a zip tie to the chute bracket.

2.Remove the flange lock nuts from the deck. Do not remove the push nuts or carriage bolts, leaving them in place will aid in installing the chute. See Figure 3-6.

54” Deck

Shown

Flange Lock Nuts

Push Nuts Carriage Bolts

Figure 3-6

3.Install the discharge chute deflector using the carriage bolts, push nuts and flange lock nuts as shown in Figure 3-7 and securely tighten the hardware.

54” Deck

 

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Flange Lock Nuts

 

Adjusting the Seat

To adjust the position of the seat, pull up and hold the seat adjustment lever. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position; then release the adjustment lever. Make sure seat is locked into position before operating the tractor. See Figure 3-8.

Figure 3-8

Discharge

Carriage Bolts

Chute

 

Deflector

 

Push Nuts

Figure 3-7

Section 2 — Assembly & Set-Up

 

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