5.
Pull the spring-loaded idler pulley back and
route the belt around the mower-deck pulley
(
).
Note:
Ensure that the belt is routed around the
blower pulleys correctly
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Figure 20
1.
Mower-deck pulley
3.
Blower
2.
Spring-loaded Idler pulley
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Installing the Discharge
Tubes
Parts needed for this procedure:
1
Upper tube
1
Lower tube
3
Bolt (#10 x 3/4 inches)
3
Locknut (#10)
3
Washer (7/32 inch)
Procedure
Important:
Make sure that the mower deck is in
the lowest height-of-cut position while installing
the discharge tubes.
Note:
Remember to replace the grass deflector when
the bagger is removed from the mower. Refer to
Installing the Grass Deflector (page 39)
.
1.
Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2.
Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Lower the mower deck to the lowest height-of-cut
position.
4.
Install the upper tube into the bagger opening
and pull it back out so that the rubber seal is
protruding out (
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Figure 21
1.
Upper tube
3.
Bagger hood
2.
Bagger opening
5.
Measure the distance the tube is inside the
hood.
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