Maintenance
Removing the Finishing Kit
Whenever the bagger kit is removed, the finishing kit
should be removed using the following procedure.
Retain all parts for future installation.
CAUTION
Removing the bagger changes the weight
distribution of the machine. Operating the machine
with the front weights installed without the bagger
may cause an unstable condition which could result
in a loss of control.
Ensure the front weights are properly removed
before operating the machine without the bagger
attachment.
1. Remove the front weights. Remove the fastener
securing the weight to the machine. Take care to
control the weight as the support rod is removed.
2. Remove the discharge tube from the machine install
and the discharge cover(Figure 15).
WARNING
An uncovered discharge opening could allow the
lawn mower to throw objects in the operator or
bystander’s direction and result in serious injury.
Also, contact with the blade could occur.
Never operate the lawn mower unless you install
a cover plate, a mulch plate, or a grass chute and
catcher.
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Figure 15
1.
Deflector assembly
5.
Lock nut (existing), reuse
2.
Fasteners (existing), retain
6.
Forward hole
3.
Carriage bolt (existing),
reuse
7.
Front retaining clasp
4.
Cut off baffle (existing)
3. Replace the mower blades.
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Remove the Hi-Lift mower blades installed
on your deck. Refer to the Removing the
Blades section in the
Operator’s Manual
for more
information.
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Install the standard mower blades removed
previously. Refer to the Installing the Blades
section in the
Operator’s Manual
for more
information.
Important:
The ROPS roll bar is an integral and
effective safety device. Keep the roll bar in the
fully raised and locked position when operating the
mower. Lower the roll bar temporarily only when
absolutely necessary.
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