HUSTLER X-ONE Operator's Manual page 22

remove it. Figure 4-3 & Figure 4-4
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the double pulley
on the deck spindle.
6. Remove the pin that connects the blower to the discharge
chute bracket tabs and remove the blower housing.
Figure 4-3 & Figure 4-4
7. Assemble the torsion spring, original discharge chute and
pin to the bracket tabs. Make sure the torsion spring is
assembled as shown so that it applies pressure to the
discharge chute and keeps it in the down position. Figure
4-5
8. Remove the blower baffle and relace it with the right side
adjustable baffle that was provided with the deck. Figure
3-1, Figure 3-2, Figure 3-3, Figure 3-4 & Figure 3-5
9. 66" & 72" decks only – Assemble the tall pulley cover
(included with the adapter kit) to the deck. Figure 4-5
10. Remove the bags and lid assembly from the rear of the
machine.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the catcher frame
that is attached to the rear of the mower.
WARNING
Never operate the mower deck with side deflector dam-
aged, altered, removed or in raised position, except when
the entire grass catcher attachment or mulching system is
being used.
WARNING
Always operate with complete catcher system, mulching
system or side discharge chute in place and in the lowest
position.
Catcher lid
elbow chute
Flex
tube
Clamp
Blower outlet
tube
Blower belt cover
Figure 4-2
Removing The Lid Assembly
Use the following procedure when removing the lid assembly
from the mower.
1. Lift the lid assembly slightly and push the release lever to
Blower belt
Double pulley
Blower belt
Double pulley
release the latches. Figure 4-6 & Figure 4-7
2. Allow the lid assembly to pivot down.
3. Using the lift handles lift the lid assembly out of the
notches on the mount assembly. Figure 4-7
4-2
48"/54"/60" Blower Belt Routing
Pin
Figure 4-3
66"/72"" Blower Belt Routing
Pin
Figure 4-4
Tall pulley
Discharge
cover
Torsion
spring
Pin
Figure 4-5
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chute