Preparing The Upper Discharge Tube; Installing The Discharge Tubes - Toro 79348 Manual

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Preparing the Upper
Discharge Tube
Models with 48 inch and 54 inch
decks only
Parts needed for this procedure:
1 Upper tube
Procedure
1. On the top of the upper discharge tube (the end
that inserts into the bagger hood), measure 2
inches below the top of the tube.
2. Two inches below the top of the upper discharge
tube, mark a line around the circumference of
the tube.
3. Cut 2 inches from the top of the tube using the
line marked in step 2.
Note:
Attempt to retain the shape of the top of
the tube when cutting.
Figure 28
1. Remove 2 inches from the
top of the tube.
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2. Upper discharge tube
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Installing the Discharge
Tubes
Parts needed for this procedure:
1 Upper tube
2 Screw (1/4 x 3/4 inches)
2
Washer (1/4 inch)
2 Locknut (1/4 inch)
1 Lower tube
Procedure
Important:
Ensure that the mower deck is in the
lowest height-of-cut position before installing the
discharge tubes.
Note:
Remember to install the grass deflector when
you remove the bagger from the mower.
1. Disengage the PTO, shut off the machine and
remove the key.
2. Lower the mower deck to the lowest height-of-cut
position.
3. Remove the bags for viewing the tube under
the hood.
4. Lower and latch the hood.
5. Use both latches to attach the lower tube to the
blower assembly
Note:
Ensure that the notch in the lower tube is
at the bottom when installed
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(Figure 29).
(Figure 31).