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Mower Preparation
Install the Discharge Chute
1. Place the springs into the brackets on the mower with
the hooked ends over the raised back of the bracket
(Fig. 1).
2. Align the discharge chute with the holes in the
brackets and the spring straight ends in the space under
the hinge and above the chute (Fig. 1).
3. Secure the chute to the bracket with bolts through the
discharge chute, springs, and brackets. Secure them
with locknuts (Fig. 1).
4. Lift the discharge chute and check that it is spring
loaded and snaps freely to the full down position.
IMPORTANT: The discharge chute must be spring
loaded in the down position.
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Figure 1
1. Bracket
2. Spring hook end
3. Space for spring
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4. Discharge chute
5. Bolt
6. Lock nut
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Without the discharge chute mounted in place,
you and others are exposed to blade contact and
thrown debris.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Contact with rotating mower blade(s) and
thrown debris will cause injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Do not remove the discharge chute from the
mower because the discharge chute routes
material down toward the turf. If the discharge
chute is ever damaged, replace it immediately.
Never put your hands or feet under the mower.
Do not try to clear the discharge area or mower
blades unless you move the power take off
(PTO) to "OFF" and turn the ignition key to
"STOP." Also, remove the ignition key and pull
the wire(s) off the spark plug(s).
Mower Belt Routing
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1. Route the mower belt as shown in Fig. 2. Be sure to
install the belt on the lower mower pulley.
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1. Mower belt
Installing the Mower
Initial Preparation
The mower must be installed on a level concrete surface.
Rough dirt or lawn surfaces make installation much more
difficult.
1. Place the height–of–cut lever on the mower to the
position for lowest cut (Fig. 3).
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DANGER
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Figure 2
Top View
2. Mower pulley
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