14
1/4" DOWN
Keep cut-off as close to
the top edge as possible.
IMPORTANT:
1/2" FROM FRONT
MOWER DECK
DECK ADAPTER
NOTE: Make sure adapter clears gauge
wheels on mower deck
Curl on deck may be located outside of adapter
or inside depending on deck opening design
DECK ADAPTER
MOWER DECK
ADAPTER BRACKET
Keep edge of adapter as close
as possible to offset in bracket
Use existing holes or drill 5/16"
diameter hole or holes.
FIGURE 29
ASSEMBLING THE #62468 DECK ADAPTER
TO THE MOWER DECK
NoTe: Not all of the parts in the deck adapter hardware
package will be used for any one particular fit up.
CAUTION:
Mower deflector must be
replaced when Vac System deck adapter
is removed. Do Not operate mower unless
adapter or deflector is in place and properly
mounted.
1. Identify and cut out the template for your
brand and
size
mower deck. If there is no template included for
your deck size, you can make your own template by
marking around a piece of cardboard held against the
edge of the deck's discharge opening.
2.
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PRINTED ON THE
TEMPLATE.
If there are no instructions, use the following
instructions as a general guide.
3. Tape the template to the face of the adapter, about
1/2" from front and 1/4" down from top for deeper decks.
For shallow decks, position template low enough that
adapter will not extend below bottom of deck. Mark outline
of template on face of adapter using white crayon, nail
or scriber. Drill a starting hole inside the outline, then
use a saber saw or key hole saw to cut out the opening.
See figure 29.
5. Position the adapter over the deck opening, and check
for fit of cutout as shown in figure 30. Trim cutout, if
necessary, to allow tilting of adapter, keeping the fit as
close as possible for best vacuum suction.
6. Holding the adapter bracket and the deck adapter
together, position the deck adapter on the mower deck.
Keeping the edge of deck adapter as close as possible
to the offset in the adapter bracket, see if the slot in the
adapter bracket can be aligned with one or two of the
deflector holes in your mower deck’s discharge opening.
If the bracket can not be located correctly using existing
holes, it will be necessary to drill one or two 5/16"
diameter holes in the deck. See figure 31.
FIGURE 30
FIGURE 31
BEFORE PROCEEDING,
look in the fold-out sheets to find the template for
your mower deck. If written instructions are printed on the template, follow those
instructions instead of the instructions in this manual.
STOP
PERFORM THIS STEP ONLY IF NECESSARY.
4. Remove the mower discharge deflector from your
mower deck if necessary to attach deck adapter. Save
the deflector and hardware for remounting deflector.
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