Not for
Reproduction
9
INSTALLATION
Prepare the Discharge Chute Opening
Remove the Discharge Chute
1. Remove the discharge chute (A, Figure 2), chute
mount rod (B), torsion spring (C), 5/16” fender
washer (D), spring spacer (E) and all mounting
hardware.
2. Save the spring, fender washer, spacer as they
will be used later when the blower is removed.
3. Remove the deck guard (F). Save the bolts and
washers, as they will be required in a later step.
Figure 2. Remove Chute & Guard
A. Discharge Chute
B. Chute Mount Rod
C. Torsion Spring
D. 5/16” Fender Washer
E. Spring Spacer
F. Deck Guard
A
4. Examine the discharge chute mount bracket on
the mower deck (see Figure 3). If the hole pattern
looks like the one shown, you must drill a 3/8”
hole in the location specified in Figure 6.
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
5/8"
(1,6 cm)
3/8" Drill
Figure 3. Discharge Chute Mount
F
WARNING
Use extreme caution when rotating the idler
arm with the breaker bar, due to the increased
tension in the spring as the idler arm is being
rotated. Injury may result if the breaker bar is
prematurely released while the spring is under
tension.
B
E
D
C
