Latch
Assembly
Deflector
Bracket Tab
HOOD SEAL INSTALLATION
1. Install the grommet into hood assembly, making
sure grommet is seated correctly and securely. It is
recommended to use a box pattern as shown when
drilling holes.
2. While holding the grommet securely in place, drill one
13
/
64
(.203) diameter hole through the grommet and hood
assembly at a distance of ¼" (.250) from the outside edge
of the grommet. See illustration.
3. Locate the seal fastening kit (packaged separately). Install
hardware using configuration shown before drilling the
next hole. Repeat the procedure with each remaining hole.
CHUTE / HOOD INSTALLATION
1. Push upper chute through the gasketed opening in the
cover assembly.
2. Rotate chute so the chute opening is downwards toward
the container bags.
LEVELING MOWER DECK
Be sure deck is properly leveled for best mower performance.
See the mower’s operator manual for instructions.
4. Reattach the deflector to the new bracket assembly with
the replacement pin and bowtie clip from the kit.
6. Slide upper chute onto lower chute, lining up notches and
channels.
7. Stretch bungee latch up onto acorn nut on upper chute to
secure.
5. Lift the deflector up and set the lower chute over the front
tab on the bracket assembly and hook the chute latch
assemblies onto the tabs on the deck ridge.
All models - use Step 5
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ASSEMBLY
