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Figure 8
1. Engine
Note: Figure 8 shows the GTS 150 engine. The GTS 200
engine is not shown.
Removing the Discharge Tunnel
Assembly
1. Remove two capscrews, two flat washers, two
locknuts, a 1/2 in. hex head washer screw, and a 3/4 in.
hex head washer screw that secure the discharge tunnel
assembly to the lawn mower housing (Fig. 9).
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Figure 9
1. Discharge tunnel
2. Capscrew (2)
3. Flat washer (2)
4. Locknut (2)
5. Hex head washer screw
(1/2" long)
6. Hex head washer screw
(3/4" long)
Note: Keep all these items for the installation.
2. Engine screw (3)
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7. Spring bracket
8. Spring extension
9. Latch plate
10. Self-tapping screw (2)
11. Door retainer
12. Discharge door assembly
2. Lift off the discharge tunnel assembly (Fig. 9).
3. Remove the spring bracket and the spring extension
(Fig. 9).
Note: Keep these items for the installation.
4. Discard the discharge tunnel assembly (Fig. 9).
Conversion Kit Installation
Installing the New Discharge Tunnel
1. Position the new discharge tunnel on the lawn mower
deck. Align the holes in the discharge tunnel with the
holes in the lawn mower deck.
2. Fasten the rear-left and the rear-right corners of the
discharge tunnel to the lawn mower deck using two
capscrews, two flat washers, and two locknuts
previously removed.
3. Fasten the front-right side of the discharge tunnel to
the lawn mower deck using the 1/2 in. hex head
washer screw previously removed.
4. Fasten the front-left corner of the discharge tunnel and
the spring bracket to the lawn mower deck using the
3/4 in. hex head washer screw previously removed.
5. Install the new discharge door assembly and secure it
with the new door retainer.
6. Install the new latch plate to the discharge tunnel using
two new self-tapping screws.
7. Hook one end of the spring extension through the hole
on the spring bracket and the other end onto the
discharge door handle.
8. Open and close the discharge door to ensure that the
discharge tunnel door closes when you release the
handle.
Installing the New Engine
1. Carefully set the new engine onto the lawn mower
housing.
2. Install and tighten the three new engine screws
(Fig. 10). Torque the engine screws to 250 to 400 in-lb
(28 to
45 N m).
For Self–propelled Models
3. Install a new engine drive pulley.
4. Install the belt onto the pulley.
Installation Instructions
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