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Installing the Mower and
Mower Belt
1. Install the mower to the machine. Reverse the
instructions in Removing the Mower on page 2.
Note: The mower will need to be leveled when installed.
Refer to the machine operator's manual.
2. Route the mower belt onto the lower pulley and idler
pulley.
3. Tighten the outer nut on spring eye bolt (Fig. 21).
Note: Check the spring length. The spring should measure
9–3/8 inch
1/8 inch (238 mm
Adjust if it does not (Fig. 21).
4. Tighten the inner nut on spring eye bolt (Fig. 21).
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1
4
5
6
Figure 21
Top View
1. Outer nut
2. Idler pulley
3. Idler arm
4. Spring eye bolt
Installing the Belt Cover and
Bagger Belt
Refer to the bagger operators manual for installing the belt
cover and bagger belt.
3 mm) when installed.
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7
M–4197
5. Spring
6. 9–3/8 inch
1/8 inch
(238 mm 3 mm)
7. Mower belt
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Using the Grass Deflector
Note: Make sure the grass deflector is installed when the
bagger and tubes are removed.
Warning
Without the grass deflector, bagger tubes or
complete bagger assembly mounted in place, you
and others are exposed to blade contact and
thrown debris. Contact with the rotating mower
blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or
death.
Always install the grass deflector when
removing the bagger and changing to side
discharge mode.
If the grass deflector is ever damaged, replace
it immediately. The grass deflector routes
material down toward the turf.
Never put your hands or feet under the mower.
Never try to clear the 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 of the
spark plug(s).
1. When the bagger is to be used for dedicated bagging,
leave the grass deflector off the machine.
Remember to install the grass deflector when
changing to side discharge mode.
2. When the mower is switched between bagging and
side discharge frequently, leave the grass deflector on
the machine. The grass deflector will rest against the
blower belt cover.
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