3.
If needed, adjust the distance by adjusting the bolt on
top of the U-bracket (Figure 94).
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1, 2
3
4
5
6
Figure 94
1.
Length is between 1.84 to
1.96 inches (47.0 to 50.0
mm) for 48 and 52 inch
mower decks
4.
Bottom of the welded
U-bracket
2.
Length is between 1.69 to
1.81 inches (43.0 to 46.0
cm) for 60 inch mower
decks
5.
Spring nut
3.
Adjustment bolt
6.
Deck lift spring
4.
Repeat this procedure for the opposite deck lift spring.
Replacing the Grass Deflector
WARNING
An uncovered discharge opening could allow the
lawn mower to throw objects in the operator's or
bystander's direction and result in serious injury.
Also, contact with the blade could occur.
Never operate the lawn mower unless you install a
cover plate, a mulch plate, grass deflector or bagger.
1.
Remove the locknut, bolt, spring and spacer holding
the deflector to the pivot brackets (Figure 95). Remove
damaged or worn grass deflector.
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1
6 2
4
7
3
5
Figure 95
1.
Bolt
5.
Spring installed
2.
Spacer
6.
Grass Deflector
3.
Locknut
7.
J
hook end of spring
4.
Spring
2.
Place spacer and spring onto grass deflector. Place one
J
end of spring behind deck edge.
Note:
Make sure one
J
end of spring is installed
behind deck edge before installing the bolt as shown
in Figure 95.
3.
Install bolt and nut. Place one
J
hook end of spring
around grass deflector (Figure 95).
Important:
The grass deflector must be able
to rotate. Lift the deflector up to the full open
position and ensure that it rotates into the full
down position.
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