10
NOTE:
Make sure that longer end of the boot mount firmly
secures around the bolt head on the chute mounting bracket.
The other end of boot mount should be securely placed
between the chute mounting bracket and the flange of the
deck opening. See Figure 10 .
Figure 10
•
Insert the curved end of the chute tube into the opening in
the grass bag cover. See Figure 11. Slide the chute tube
further into the cover opening for ease of assembly in the
next step.
Figure 11
NOTE:
The chute extension has raised notches on one end,
and for identification purposes, locate these notches before
starting to assemble.
•
Insert the end of the chute extension, that does not have
raised notches, into the chute tube.
•
Slide the chute assembly down and insert the other end
of the chute extension into the chute elbow aligning the
raised notches on both parts.
•
Pull each retainer strap to the corresponding retainer
hook on the chute tube and attach.
NOTE:
If the retainer hooks were not attached to the chute
tube before shipping, please attach it as follows.
•
Place the retainer hook in one of the two holes on the
chute tube. See Figure 12 inset.
•
Insert a hex bolt from Group E of the hardware pack
through the retainer hook and the chute tube at this hole.
Secure with flange lock nut from the same hardware pack
group. See Figure 12 inset.
•
Repeat with the other set of hardware from Group E at
the other hole on the chute tube.
NOTE:
These hardware pieces will only be included in the
hardware pack if the retainer hook is shipped unassembled.
Figure 12
Replacing Muffler Tailpipe
Some older model mowers may have a rear facing tailpipe. If
your mower is equipped with this tailpipe, you will need to
order a straight tailpipe 751-10027 to replace it. Do not
attempt to use the grass catcher kit with the rear-facing
tailpipe.
Figure 13
Discharge
Chute Deflector
Boot Mount
NOTE:
Grass catcher has been left out of picture for clarity.
Chute
Insert end
of chute tube
here
NOTE:
Mower is not shown
for clarity.
Retainer
Hook
Hex Bolt
Flange Lock
Nut
Chute
Tube
Chute
Elbow
Extension Tube
Chute Tube
Retainer Strap
Rear-Facing
Tailpipe
