ASSEMBLY
1INSTALL PLATE AND HANGER
1.Using hardware provided in kit, attach support mount to unit.
2.Attach hanger bracket to support mount. Do not fully tighten nuts at this time.
Support Mount
Hanger Bracket
3.Secure rear end of support straps to outside of hanger assembly. Set reinforcement plates to the outside of the tank brackets and fasten front end of support strap to tank bracket and reinforcment plate with round head bolt. Secure front end
of reinforcement plate to tank bracket with hex bolt. Fully secure all mounting hardware. See illustration.
NOTE: Depending on model, rear guard hole may need to be drilled out to 5/16" if kit hardware is too large.
Hex Bolt Placement
Round Head
Bolt Placement
2MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
For ease of assembly, you may wish assistance from another person for mounting the cover assembly to mower.
1.Position cover assembly on the ground behind the mower.
2.Lift and rotate cover to align the frame bracket with the hanger and slide the cover down until secure.
Cover Assembly
Frame
Bracket
Hanger
3 INSTALLING SPACER PLUG Remove plastic end cap from the center bag support arm. Fully insert spacer plugs into the ends of the support tube. It may be necessary to tap the spacer into place with a hammer or mallet. Replace the plastic end cap back over the spacer. The additional extension will hold the hood more securely when latched.
Reinforcement Plate | Remove center | Insert spacer and |
| replace cap | |
| end cap | |
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Support Straps
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