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Assembly
F
A
C
H
B
C
D
E
G
Figure 14. Deflector Latch Stack-Up
A. Nut, Nylock 5/16-18
B. Wingnut, Special, 5/16-18
C. Washers, Flat, 5/16
D. Nut, KEPS Lock, 5/16-18
E. Spring Latch
F. Bracket, Latch, 44” and 50” Mowers
G. Bracket, Latch, 38” Mowers
H. Capscrew, 5/16-18 x 2-1/2
Bracket (F) mounts
to Baffle Bracket on
44” & 50” Mowers
Bracket (G)
mounts to
Mower Deck on
38” Mowers
Install Deflector Latch - 38”
Note: The 44” & 50” deflector latch is typically per
assembled and attached to the deflector bracket.
Check that the deflector latch stack-up is correct. See
Figure 14. If necessary revise stack-up as follows:
44” and 50” Mowers - Insert 5/16-18 x 2-1/2
capscrew (H) into bracket (F). Install 5/16 washer (C),
spring latch (E), 5/16-18 nut (D), 5/16 washer, 5/16-18
wingnut (B) and 5/16 nylock nut (A) onto capscrew (H)
as shown.
38” Mowers - Slide 5/16 washer (C), spring latch (E)
onto 5/16-18 x 2-1/2 capscrew (H). Install bracket (G)
5/16-18 nut (D), 5/16 washer, 5/16-18 wingnut (B) and
5/16 nylock nut (A) onto capscrew (H) as shown to
make deflector latch assembly.
1. Install the deflector latch assembly (A, Figure 15)
to existing holes (C) securing with 5/16-18 x 5/8
capscrews (B).
Figure 15. Install Deflector Latch Assembly - 38” Mower
A. Defector Latch Assembly
B. Capscrews, Taptite, 5/16-18 x 5/8
C. Existing Holes in Mower Deck
A
B
C
Install Up-Stop - 38” Mowers
1. Install the up-stop (A, Figure 13) securing with
5/16-18 x 5/8 capscrew (B) as shown.
Figure 13. Install Up-Stop
A. Up-Stop
B. Capscrew, Taptite, 5/16-18 x 5/8
A
B