Operation (Continued)
Operation
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DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
Installing the Discharge Deflector
1.Remove the recycling cover. Refer to the Section entitled “Recycling Operation”.
2.Install the deflector (A, Figure 10) to the deck in place of the recycling cover, making sure that:
The front hole (B) on the outside front of the deflector fits over the stud where the front of the recycling cover was originally secured
The slot (C) on top of the deflector slips under the restraining nut on top of the deck (under the right front corner of the engine)
The slot (D) on the inside rear of the deflector slips onto the stud behind the rear of the discharge opening, where the rear of the recycling cover was originally secured.
3.Install the nuts onto the studs and tighten securely.
C | B |
D |
|
| A |
Figure 10: Installing the discharge deflector
Installing the Grass Bag Adapter
(Optional Accessory on Some Models)
1.Remove the recycling cover. Refer to the Section entitled “Recycling Operation”.
2.Install the adapter (A, Figure 11) to the deck in place of the recycling cover, making sure that:
The front hole (B) on the outside front of the adapter fits over the stud where the front of the recycling cover was originally secured
The slot (C) on top of the adapter slips under the restraining nut on top of the deck (under the right front corner of the engine)
The slot (D) on the rear of the adapter slips onto the stud behind the rear of the discharge opening, where the rear of the recycling cover was originally secured.
3.Install the nuts onto the studs and tighten securely.
4.Route the recoil rope around the outside of the rope guide pulley (E).
Note: The recoil rope may need to be slackened. Refer to the section entitled “Handle Assembly”.
E |
C |
B |
D |
A |
Figure 11: Installing the grass bag adapter
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