2.
Center punch the new mower deck hole locations using
the 3 holes in the template (
3.
Remove the metal template and drill 3 pilot holes (1/8
inch) with a sharp drill bit (
).
4.
Drill 3 holes (13/32 inch) holes into the pilot holes
with a sharp drill bit (
).
Figure 6
1.
Mower deck
4.
Template location on
mower deck
2.
Drill 3 pilot holes (1/8 inch)
here.
5.
Nut
3.
Template with the number
60 in it
6.
Carriage bolt
5.
Install the new blower hinge with 3 bolts (3/8 x 1
inch) and 3 locknuts (3/8 inch) using the drilled holes
(
6.
Install the anti-scalp roller to the blower hinge with
the previously removed axle bolt (3/8 x 4-1/2 inches),
spacer, bushing, and flange nut (3/8 inch); refer to
Figure 7
1.
Mower deck
4.
Bolt (3/8 x 4-1/2
inch)
7.
Bushing
2.
Bolt (3/8 x 1
inch)
5.
Spacer
8.
Blower hinge
assembly
3.
Locknut (3/8
inch)
6.
Anti-scalp roller
9.
Drilled holes
5
