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Figure 27
1.
Knob
3.
Belt cover
2.
Powered bagger cover
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Installing the Discharge
Tubes
Parts needed for this procedure:
1
Upper tube
2
Screw (1/4 x 3/4 inches)
2
Washer (1/4 inch)
2
Locknut (1/4 inch)
1
Lower tube
Procedure
Important:
Make sure that the mower deck is in
the lowest height-of-cut position before installing
the discharge tubes.
Note:
Remember to install the grass deflector when
you remove the bagger from the mower.
1.
Disengage the PTO and engage the parking
brake.
2.
Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3.
Lower the mower deck to the lowest height-of-cut
position.
4.
Remove the bags for viewing the tube under
the hood.
5.
Lower and latch the hood.
6.
Use both latches to attach the lower tube to the
blower assembly (
Note:
Ensure that the notch in the lower tube is
at the bottom when installed (
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Figure 28
Lower Discharge Tube Latch
1.
Blower assembly
3.
Latch
2.
Upper latch
7.
Make note of where the 2 bolts in the upper tube
are installed.
Note:
The hole near the molded arrowheads
will not be used.
8.
Remove the 2 bolts in the lower end of the upper
tube.
9.
Use the 2 holes as a template for the lower tube.
Note:
Retain the hardware.
10.
Insert the upper end (no holes) of the upper tube
through the tube seal in the hood by pushing
the tube in until the tube contacts the inside of
the hood.
11.
Pull the upper tube out slightly so that the seal
extends outward and over the lower tube (
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