ASSEMBLY
7 HOSE INSTALLATION
1.Place both clamps over the hose.
2.Slide hose over the hood inlet at the top end.
3.Slide the hose over the lower chute inlet.
4.Remove any twists in the hose by rotating it at the top or bottom end.
5.Tighten clamps.
Hood Inlet
Hose
Clamp
Hose
Clamp
Hood Inlet
WARNING
Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blades with a heavy cloth when handling.
8 BLADE REPLACEMENT (42" ONLY)
Tools Needed
9/16" Socket and Ratchet
Ft/Lbs Torque Wrench
The mower comes from the factory with a low lift blade. The blades need to be replaced with the high lift blades provided in kit. Failure to do this may result in poor performance of the collection system.
1.Lift up the front of the mower and secure with jack stands.
2.Using a 9/16" socket and ratchet, remove the blade bolts and blades.
3.Reinstall the new high lift blades and bolts.
4.Torque the blade bolts to 35 ft/lbs / 46 Nm.
9 LEVELING MOWER DECK
Be sure deck is properly leveled for best mower performance. See your mower operator’s manual for instructions.
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