20
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1
2
Figure 34
1.
Cover or mulch plate
2.
Wing screw
4. Slide the cover plate counterclockwise and remove it
from the lawn mower housing.
5. Place the front corner of the chute baffle into the deck
opening.
6. Rotate the chute counterclockwise and push it down
into the deck opening (Fig. 35).
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2
3
Figure 35
1.
Chute baffle
2.
Deck baffle
3.
Toe guard
Note: The chute baffle must go behind the front deck
baffle and between the blade and toe guard to prevent it
from contacting the blade.
7. Insert the chute support rod through the hole in the
right side of the deck (Fig. 36).
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Figure 36
1.
Chute support rod
8. Push the key hole slots on the chute down over the two
shoulder bolts on the lawn mower housing, and slide
the chute clockwise to lock it in place.
9. Secure the chute assembly with the wing screw
(Fig. 37).
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2
1
Figure 37
1.
Chute assembly
2.
Wing screw
10. Check the clearance between the blade tips and the
baffle, ensuring that there is no contact (Fig. 38).
Note: The baffle must go behind the front deck baffle and
between the blade and toe guard to prevent contact with
the blade (Fig. 38).
