Craftsman 247.24035 Operator's Manual page 9

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Figure 7
Remove the deck chute, or mulch plug, and mount the bagger
chute tube to the deck of the tractor by feeding the two pins
on the chute tube elbow into the large end of the keyhole-
openings provided in the unit's mowing deck. Slide the deck
chute assembly rearward to lock into place, being sure to
engage the safety interlock switch. See Fig. 8.
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Figure 8
Once the chute tube is locked, the wing-knob hole will be
aligned. Secure the chute tube to the tractor by installing the
wing-knob, and hand-tightening it.
Installing the Weight Bar
1. Remove the bumper by unthreading the two hex bolts that
secure it.
2. Turn the wheels of the tractor all the way to the right hand
side, from the operator's position, as shown in Fig. 9.
Figure 9
3. Slide the weight bar across the front of the unit's frame until
the mounting holes align. Turn the wheels back straight once
you slide the weight bar on the unit and towards the center.
4. Secure the weight bar to the tractor using two 710-3195 hex
bolts, four 712-0159 flat washers and two 712-04063 flange
lock nuts from hardware pack 689-00210.
5. Remove the two center bolts on the weight bar and mount the
bumper to the weight bar using the hardware just removed.
See Fig. 10.
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Figure 10
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