Craftsman 917.248971 Owner's Manual page 9

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LOWER CHUTE - REINFORCEMENT
PLATE iNSTALLATiON (See Fig. 50)
(For Models without the L Shaped Bracket Only)
1. Align reinforcement plate with slot in lower chute as
shown.
.
3.
Install reinforcement plate as shown; secure with car-
riage bolts and flanged Iocknuts provided in this kit.
Install lower chute to mower deck with reinforcement
plate between hinge bracket and spring as shown.
BOLTS
REINFORCEMENT
PLATE
FLANGED LOCKNUTS
FIG. 50