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ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
2.
Adjust frame as necessary to fit width of cart
by depressing spring buttons on adjustor
tubes to adjust the width and length of
the frame, making sure the spring buttons
snap into place. See Figure 12.
3.
Install vinyl cap to non-threaded end of
hook.
4.
Use hook assembly to secure frame to
the cart by inserting the threaded arm of
the hook assembly through the left front
side of the frame, adjust the capped end
of the hook assembly to rest against the
outside wall of the cart and secure with
one wing knob, as shown in Figure 12.
5.
Drape mesh cover (764-05215) over frame
assembly, aligning bag vent and mesh
cover opening. See Figure 13.
IMPORTANT:
Be certain plastic panels on bottom
of mesh cover are located inside walls of cart, as
shown in Figure 14.
6.
Stretch bottom edge of mesh cover to fit
over top of cart. Adjust mesh cover as
necessary to fit over assembled frame.
7.
Stretch mesh cover opening to seal the
edges of the bag vent, as shown in Figure
15.
8.
At rear of cart, pull bottom edges of mesh
cover towards the ground until cover
reaches below top lip of cart.
9.
Stretch bungy cords located at back
right and left bottom of mesh cover
horizontally towards center until attached
carabiners meet. Slide bungy cords into
channels attached to bottom of mesh cover (1)
and click carabiners together (2), as shown in
Figure 16.
IMPORTANT:
Be certain that bottom of mesh cover is secured
tightly to cart and that zippers are firmly closed in order to prevent
collected material escaping from the leaf collection system.
Installing the Boot Rod & Hardware
42”/46” Models:
1.
From the inside of the boot, put
two hex head shoulder screws
(738-1225) through the holes at
the bottom front of the boot. See
Figure 17.
2.
Put the mounting rod (747-
06043) in place over the hex head
shoulder screws. Make sure the
tip of the rod is facing out from
the boot. See Figure 17.
3.
Begin threading the hex nuts
(712-04064) onto the hex head shoulder screws. See Figure 17.
4.
Using a 7/16” wrench or socket on the screw and a 7/16” box wrench on the
hex nuts, tighten down so flange is flush to secure the assembly.
50”/54” Models:
1.
From the inside of the boot, put
two hex head shoulder screws
(738-1225) through the holes at
the bottom front of the boot. See
Figure 18.
2.
Put the mounting rod (747-
06309) in place over the hex head
shoulder screws. Make sure the
tip of the rod is facing out from
the boot. See Figure 18.
3.
Begin threading the hex nuts
(712-04064) onto the hex head
shoulder screws. See Figure 18.
4.
Using a 7/16” wrench or socket on
the screw and a 7/16” box wrench
on the hex nuts, tighten down
so flange is flush to secure the
assembly.
Installing the Bagger
Chute - 42”/46” Models
1.
With the mower’s discharge chute
raised up and held open (1), install
the bagger chute by placing the
bagger chute mounting rod into
the bagger chute mounting tab
(2), as shown in Figure 19.
2.
Secure the bagger chute to the
deck using a wing knob from
cart collection support assembly
689-02019. See Figure 20.
NOTE:
If present, remove the protective
cap off of the mounting stud on the
mowing deck as shown in the upper inset
of Figure 20.
IMPORTANT:
Be certain that the bottom
of the discharge chute is located inside of
the lip of the deck opening, as shown in
Figure 21.
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Figure 19
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Figure 20
Figure 21
