Craftsman 917.249660 Owner's Manual page 12

CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY
(See Fig. 8)
Use Hardware - - GROUP "F & G"
• Assemble latch pin to upper chute, as shown.
Press weld nut into rubber latch and assemble rubber
latch to lower chute, as shown.
• Tighten all hardware securely.
WASHERS
SCREW 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.
#10 x 1-1/8"
\
SPUT
SPACER
UPPER CHUTE
ACORN NUT
SCREW
#10x _8"
LOWER CHUTE
WASHER
3/16x 3/4x16Ga.
RUBBER
LATCH
\
WELD
NUT
LOCKWASHER
FIG. 8
UPPER CHUTE (See Fig. 9A & 9B)
No hardware required
• Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position.
• Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into
hole in back of cover.
NOTE: Handle carefully so as not to damage full bagger
indicator.
Push in and turn upper chute until it is in line with lower
chute.
Align the bosses on lower chute with alignment slots
on upper chute and slide together.
Secure with rubber latch by hooking hole in latch over
latch pin.
COVER
FULL BAGGER
UPPER INDICATOR
HANDLE
CHUTE
\
LOWER
CHUTE
FIG. 9A
ALIGNMENT
SLOT
LATCH PIN
RUBBER
LATCH
BOSSES
FIG. 9B
0 LEVEL MOWER DECK
No hardware required
• Be sure deck is properly leveled for best mower
performance. See your tractors owner's manual for
instructions.
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