Operation
CAUTION
The deck sheave will become very hot. Touching a hot deck sheave can cause severe burns.
Allow the deck sheave to cool completely before removing the belt.
5.Pull the idler release handle and remove the belt from the upper groove of the deck sheave.
6.Unlatch the front end of the blower. Pivot the blower back and lift it off the deck.
WARNING
An uncovered discharge opening will allow objects to be thrown in operator’s or bystander’s direction. Also, contact with blade could occur. Thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious injury or kill you or bystanders.
Never operate mower unless discharge deflector, or entire grass collection system, or mulch kit is installed.
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9.Remove the bags from the hopper assembly by opening the hopper and lifting up on the rear of the bag and then unhooking the front clip.
10.Remove the hopper assembly. Do Not use the exhaust diverter as a handle when removing the hopper.
Figure 7
1.Blower latch
2.Pivot blower away from deck
7.Install the discharge deflector using the chute pivot pin and hairpin (see Figure 8).
CAUTION
The exhaust diverter is hot. Touching a hot exhaust diverter can cause severe burns.
Allow the exhaust diverter to cool completely before removing the hopper assembly.
A.Push and hold the hopper assembly towards the unit and pull the hairpins and mount pins from frame mount barrel located on each side of the frame legs.
Figure 8
1. Hairpin | 3. Discharge deflector |
2.Chute pivot pin
WARNING
When the mount pins have been removed, the hopper assembly may fall. A falling hopper assembly may cause injury.
Use care when the mount pins are removed and if necessary, use assistance when lowering the hopper assembly to the ground.
B.If necessary, use assistance and carefully lower the hopper assembly to the ground.
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11.The removable weights must be removed from the unit. To remove the weight on the front of
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