4 LOWER CHUTE (See Fig. 4)
1.Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.
2.Place slot in lower chute over mounting tab on mower and position lower chute over mower opening as shown.
3.Hook rear latch into flange hole on back of mower.
4.Hook front latch into hole in front gauge wheel bracket or under gauge wheel bracket on mower without a hole in the bracket.
CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Raise and hold shield when attaching lower chute and allow it to rest on chute while in operation.
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
MOUNTING
TAB
REAR LATCH
GAUGE WHEEL
BRACKET
FRONT
LATCH
FIG. 4
5 UPPER CHUTE (See Figs. 5A and 5B)
1.Lower mower to its lowest cutting position.
2.Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into hole in back of cover.
TIP: Holding upper chute as shown and twisting while installing in cover will help keep the rubber seal in place.
NOTE: Handle carefully so as not to damage full bag indi- cator.
COVER | UPPER CHUTE |
FIG. 5A
3.Push in and turn upper chute until it is in line with lower chute.
4.Align the bosses on lower chute with alignment slots on upper chute and slide together.
5.Secure with rubber latch by hooking hole in latch over latch pin.
COVER | FULL BAG INDICATOR | UPPER |
|
| CHUTE |
|
| HANDLE |
|
| LATCH PIN |
RUBBER |
LATCH |
ALIGNMENT
SLOT BOSSES
LOWER CHUTE
FIG. 5B
6 LEVEL MOWER DECK
•Be sure deck is properly leveled for best mower performance. See your tractors owner's manual for instructions.
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