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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:
Ensure that the mower deck is at
the lowest height of cut before installing the
discharge tubes.
1.
Lower the mower deck to the lowest height-of-cut
position.
2.
Remove the bags for viewing the tube under
the hood.
3.
Lower and latch the hood.
4.
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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Lower Discharge Tube Latch
1.
Blower assembly
3.
Latch
2.
Upper latch
5.
Make note of where the 2 bolts in the upper tube
are installed.
Note:
The hole near the molded arrowheads
will not be used.
6.
Remove the 2 bolts in the lower end of the upper
tube.
7.
Use the 2 holes as a template for the lower tube.
Note:
Retain the hardware.
8.
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.
9.
Pull the upper tube out slightly so that the seal
extends outward and over the lower tube (
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