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3. Insert chute support rod through hole at right rear of
deck (Fig. 40).
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Figure 40
1.
Chute support rod
4. Slide chute assembly in a clockwise direction to install
or counterclockwise to remove.
5. Secure chute assembly to housing with a knob
(Fig. 39).
6. Remove knob and bolt securing left side upper and
lower handle sections (Fig. 41).
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3
4
Figure 41
1.
Knob
2.
Bolt
3.
Hanger clamp
4.
Bag hanger
7. Hold hanger clamp on outside of handle sections.
Insert handle bolt from inside of handle sections
through holes in hanger clamp.
8. Position bag hanger leg into hanger clamp groove and
secure with knob. Repeat steps and assemble clamp
and hanger to right side handle sections.
9. Close rear of bag by folding sides in and pressing
interlocking rear handle halves together (Fig. 42).
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Figure 42
10. Position rear bag handles into bag hanger on handle.
11. Grasp bag assembly handle and slide over flange of
grass chute (Fig. 43). Push downward on handle until
it seats into position.
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Figure 43
Bag Adjustment
When handle height is changed bag adjustment may be
required. A properly adjusted bag should be taut on top
cloth area between front bag handle and rear bag hanger
handles. If bag is too tight or too loose, adjust as follows:
1. Remove bag from rear bag hanger. Remove bolt(s) and
knob(s) securing hanger clamps to handle sections
(Fig. 44). Hanger clamps have four adjustment holes.
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3
4
Figure 44
1.
Knob
2.
Bolt
3.
Hanger clamp
4.
Bag hanger
