5 LOWER CHUTE (See Fig. 5)
1.Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.
2.Place slot in lower chute over tab on mower deck and position lower chute over deck opening as shown.
3.Hook rear latch into fl ange hole on back of mower deck.
4.Hook front latch into tab hole on front of mower deck.
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
OPTIONAL FRONT
GAUGE WHEEL
TAB
6 UPPER CHUTE (See Figs. 6A & 6B)
1.Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position.
2.Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into hole in back of cover.
NOTE: Handle carefully so as not to damage dump bag indicator.
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.
DUMP BAG
UPPER INDICATOR HANDLE
CHUTE
COVER
02101
LOWER
CHUTE
FIG. 6A
ALIGNMENT
SLOT
LATCH PIN
02100
RUBBER
LATCH
02552
FRONT LATCH
BOSSES
FIG. 6B
REAR LATCH
FIG. 5
7 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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