Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector; Installing The Front Bumper - Craftsman 247.27038 Series Operator's Manual

3. Rotate the seat into position and secure the seat into place with the
previously removed shoulder screws and flange lock nuts. Be careful not to
crimp or damage the wire harness while installing the seat. See "Figure 3".
4. Using the harness clip attached to the harness, secure the excess wire to the
fender by snapping the harness clip in place as shown in "Figure 4".
Figure 3
Figure 4
ASSEMBLY

Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector

Never operate the mower deck without the chute deflector installed and in
the down position.
Check the mower deck for a shipping brace that may be holding the chute deflector
upward for shipment. If the brace is present, it must be removed before operating
the tractor. Holding the chute deflector fully upward, remove the shipping brace.
Lower the chute deflector. See "Figure 5".
Installing the Front Bumper (If equipped)
The hardware for attaching the front bumper is shipped installed into the bumper.
1. Remove the four hex screws from the bumper.
2. Position the bumper brackets to the inside of the tractor's frame and secure
it in place with the four hex flange screws. See "Figure 6".
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Figure 5
Figure 6