7
1
3
8
5
4
6
m–3141
7
2
9
Figure 2
1.
Grass deflector
2.
Spring
3.
Cotter pin, 3/4 in.
4.
Washer, 1/2 in.
5.
Rubber bushing
6.
Plastic washer
7.
Lock nut, 3/8 in.
8.
Short end of spring
9.
Small hole in grass
deflector
Important
Discharge chute must be spring loaded in
the down position. Lift chute up to test that it snaps to the
full down position.
An uncovered discharge opening could allow the
lawn mower to throw objects in the operator’s or
bystander’s direction and result in serious injury.
Also, contact with the blade could occur.
•
Never remove the grass deflector from the
mower because the grass deflector routes
material down toward the turf. If the grass
deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
•
Never put your hands or feet under the mower.
•
Never try to clear discharge area or mower
blades unless you move the power take off
(PTO) to off and rotate the ignition key to off.
Also remove the key and pull the wire off the
spark plugs.
Warning
Installing the Rear Link and
Front Mounts
1. Place rear link on mower rear bracket and secure with
washer (1/2 in.) and cotter pin (Fig. 3).
1
3
2
4
m-2438
Figure 3
1.
Rear link
2.
Bracket
3.
Washer, 1/2 in.
4.
Cotter pin
2. Place adjustable links in front mower brackets and
secure with washers (1/2 in.) and cotter pins (Fig. 4).
1
3
2
4
m-2437
2
1
3
4
Figure 4
1.
Adjustable link
2.
Front mower bracket
3.
Washer, 1/2 in.
4.
Cotter pin
Installing the Mower
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the
power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn
the ignition key to off. Remove the key.
2. Turn the front wheels fully to the left and raise
attachment lift lever all the way to the latched position;
refer to Using the Attachment Lift Lever, on page 11.
3. Slide the mower under the chassis from the right side
(Fig. 5) and align rear mounting bushings with ends of
lift arms.
4. Turn Dial-a-Height knob counterclockwise, all the way,
and lower the attachment lift lever to the mounting
position; refer to Adjusting the Dial-a-Height, on
page 12.
