Mowerdeckpreparation - Simplicity 5100251-00 Operator's Manual

MowerDeckPreparation
Remove the Discharge Chute
1. Remove the discharge chute (A, Figure 5), chute
mount rod (B), torsion spring (C), 5/16" fender wash-
er (D), spring spacer (E) and all mounting hardware.
2. Save the spring, fender washer, spacer as they will
be used later when the blower is removed.
3. Remove the deck guard (F). Save the bolts and
washers, as they will be required in a later step.
Figure 5. Remove Chute & Guard
A. Discharge Chute
B. Chute Mount Rod
C. Torsion Spring
D. 5/16" Fender Washer
E. Spring Spacer
R Deck Guard
4. Examine the discharge chute mount bracket on the
mower deck (see Figure 6). If the hole pattern looks
like the one shown, you must drill a 3/8" hole in the
location specified in Figure 6.
Figure 6. Discharge Chute Mount