2.SERVICE
BAG, HOPPER, CHUTE, AND BLOWER REMOVAL FOR
Installation
Install in reverse order of removal.
When installing the bag support assembly on the left and right struts, insert the center strut pin in the tractor’s hitch plate hole (see page 9).
Refer to page 7 for chute installation instructions.
BLOWER REMOVAL FOR SIDE-DISCHARGE MOWING
Objects thrown by the blades can cause serious injury. Disengage the Power Take Off (FT.O.), and shut off the engine, before disconnecting the chute sections and removing the blower
assembly.
Removal
NOTE: You must remove the lower chute (see page
7)before you can remove the blower. For side- discharge mowing, also remove the bag support assembly with hopper top, upper chute, and middle chute (see page 9).
1.Lower the mower deck as far as it will go.
2.Remove the blower drive belt from the mower deck pulley (see page 8) .
NOTE: Leave the belt on the blower pulleys. Complete belt removal is not necessary for blower removal.
3.Remove the lock pin, and lift the blower assembly off its mounting bracket.
Installation
Install in reverse order of removal.
Refer to pages 8 and 9 for blower belt installation instructions.
Refer to page 7 for chute installation instructions.
BLOWER
ASSEMBLY
/LOCK PIN
MOUNTING BRACKET
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