Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
1
Preparing the Machine
No Parts Required
Procedure
Perform the following procedure to prepare the
machine for attaching the blower and finishing kit.
1.
Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control
levers to the N
EUTRAL
parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Repair all bent or damaged areas of mower
deck and replace any missing parts.
4.
Clean the machine of any debris on the deck or
rear part of the machine to ease installation.
2
Removing the Discharge
Chute and Existing Belt
Cover
No Parts Required
Procedure
Note:
Retain all parts for when you remove the
bagger.
1.
Remove the bolt (5/16 x 7-1/2 inches) and nut
(5/16 inch) securing the discharge chute to the
deck. Remove the chute, spring, and spacer
(Figure
1).
-
position, and set the
LOCK
1. Discharge chute
2. Nut (5/16 inch)
3. Belt cover
2.
Remove the belt cover
3.
Remove the wireform, carriage bolt, and 3 nuts
(3/8 inch) from the deck.
Note:
You will use these nuts to install the idler
assembly in
3 Installing the Pulley and Idler
Assemblies (page
1. Wireform
2. Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1 inch)
3
Figure 1
4. Spring
5. Spacer
6. Bolt (5/16 x 7-1/2 inches)
(Figure
1).
4).
Figure 2
3. Nut (3/8 inch)
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