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Installation
Installing Discharge Chute and
Tension Spring
1.
Locate items show (Fig. 1).
2.
Slide rod, non-rib end, through rear discharge
chute bracket.
3.
Place spring, with end wires down, between
discharge chute brackets, and slide rod through
second discharge chute bracket.
4.
Insert rod at front of discharge chute into short
stand-of on deck. Secure rear end of rod to deck
with long stand-off and nut (Fig. 1).
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Figure 1
1.
Discharge chute
2.
Bracket
3.
Spring
4.
Rod
5.
Short stand-off
6.
Long stand-off
7.
Nut
IMPORTANT: Discharge chute must be
spring loaded in the down position. Lift chute
up to test that it snaps to the full down
position.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
Without the grass deflector, discharge
cover, or complete grass catcher assembly
mounted in place, you and others are
exposed to blade contact and thrown
debris.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
Contact with rotating mower blade(s) and
thrown debris will cause injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
NEVER remove the grass deflector from
the mower because the grass deflector
routes material down toward the turf. If the
grass deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
•
Never put your hands or feet under the
mower.
•
Never try to clear discharge area or mower
blades unless you move the power take off
(PTO) to “OFF” and rotate the ignition key
to “OFF.” Also remove the key and pull the
wire off the spark plug(s).
5.
Install spring between idler arm and bolt at belt
cover (Fig. 2).
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Figure 2
1.
Spring
2.
Idler
3.
Bolt
