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Removing and Modifying
the Grass Deflector
Parts needed for this procedure:
2
Pivot brackets
Procedure
1.
Remove the bolts, locknuts, and springs
securing the deflector mounts to the pivot
brackets (
). Remove the deflector.
2.
Remove the carriage bolts and flange nuts
securing the pivot brackets to the housing
(
). Remove the pivot brackets. Retain
the fasteners for future use.
3.
Remove the 2 carriage bolts, flat washers, and
locknuts securing the reinforcement plate to the
under side of the housing and the stiffener plate
to the top of the housing (
).
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Figure 7
1.
Grass deflector
3.
Reinforcement plate
2.
Pivot brackets
4.
Stiffener plate
4.
Using the bolts, locknuts, and springs previously
removed, install the new pivot brackets to the
deflector mounts (
). Do not over tighten
the nuts because the brackets must be allowed
to pivot. Save this assembly for side discharge
operation.
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Figure 8
1.
Grass deflector
2.
Pivot brackets
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Installing the Blower
Mounting Brackets
Parts needed for this procedure:
1
Blower assembly with mounting brackets
3
Capscrew, 5/16 x 1 inch
4
Locknut, 5/16
4
Carriage bolt, 3/8 inch x 3/4 inch
3
Flange nut, 3/8 inch
Procedure
1.
Remove the fasteners securing the right hand
deck cover spring latch to the right side of the
cutting deck (
). Remove and retain the
latch for future use with the right hand cover.
2.
Position the blower and mounting brackets on
the deck, aligning the mounting holes with the
holes previously used for mounting the grass
deflector.
is shown with the blower
removed from the brackets. Make sure there is
no gap between the blower and cutting deck.
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