Simplicity 1694497, Operator'S Manual

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6
Initial Setup & Assembly
Assemble & Install Deflector
1. The two holes for mounting the deflector must be
drilled out. Turn the deflector over, and notice that
these two holes are started. Finishing drilling the two
11/32 inch holes (See Figure 5).
2. See Figure 5. Connect the deflector (A) to the deflec-
tor brackets (O) with two 5/ 16-18 x 7/8 screws (F),
5/16 lockwashers (G), and 5/16 nuts (H). Install
screws from the bottom.
3. Install two 7/16-14 x 2-1/4 capscrews (I), 7/16 lock-
washers (J), and 7/16 nuts (K) as shown. Capscrews
must be installed with lockwashers and nuts on the
inside as shown in Figure 5.
4. Attach the front pivot bracket (B) to the existing hole
in the mower deck formerly used to mount the deflec-
tor rod. Attach using 3/8-16 x 7/8 carriage bolts,
lockwashers, and nuts inserted through hole “S” (See
Figure 5).
Figure 5. Deflector
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
L
M
M
N
N
O
O
Drill These 11/32” Holes From Back
Hole “P”
Hole “Q”
Hole “R”
Hole “S”
5. Attach the back pivot bracket (C) to the existing hole
in the mower deck formerly used to mount the deflec-
tor rod. Attach using 3/8-16 x 7/8 carriage bolts,
lockwashers, and nuts inserted through hole “P” (See
Figure 5).
6. Use the hinge rod (D) to align the front and back pivot
brackets (B and C) as shown.
7. Using the bracket for guidance, drill out holes “Q” and
“R” using an 13/32” drill.
8. In the new drilled holes. install two 3/8-16 x 7/8 cap-
screws (L), lockwashers (M), and nuts (N). Install
capscrews from the bottom.
9. Install the deflector (A) assembly. Insert the rod (D)
through the brackets (B, O, and C) and spring (E).
Secure with a cotter pin at each end.
10. Hook the spring on the rear deflector bracket (O),
pre-load one turn, and hook second end on back
pivot bracket (C).
A. Deflector
B. Pivot Bracket, Front.
C. Pivot Bracket, Back
D. Hinge Rod
E. Spring
F. Capscrew, 5/16-18 x 7/8
G. Lockwasher, 5/16
H. Nut, 5/16-18 I. Capscrew, 7/16-14 x 2-3/4
J. Lockwasher, 7/16
K. Nut, 7/16-14
L. Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 7/8
M. Lockwasher, 3/8
N. Nut, 3/8-16
O. Deflector Bracket