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Figure 6
Viewed from the right side
1. Hairpin
3. Discharge Chute
2. Chute Pivot Pin
Note: Install chute with the tabs to the rear of
the deck tabs as shown.
WARNING
An uncovered discharge opening will
allow objects to be thrown in operator’s or
bystander’s direction. Also, contact with
blade could occur. Thrown objects or blade
contact can cause serious injury or kill you
or bystanders.
Never operate mower unless discharge
deector, or entire grass collection system, or
mulch kit is installed.
7. Re-install the plastic belt cover and tighten the
knobs.
8. Remove the hair pins and clevis pins holding the
hood assembly to the mount weldment.
9. Lift the hood assembly off the mount.
10. The removable weights must be removed from
above the caster wheels (and front of oor pan
on some units). To remove the caster weights.
Loosen the clamping knobs until the weight can
be moved relative to the caster arm. Remove the
hairpins and clevis pins that hold the weights to
the caster arms. Carefully lift the weights off of
the caster arms.
To remove the weight on the front of the oor
pan, remove the two hairpins that retain it and
then lift it from the mount plates.
The weights and brackets bolted to the oor pan
remain on the unit.
Note: The removable weights are heavy. Use
care when lifting them. Make sure that you can
hold them securely before lifting them. Use
caution when positioning your hands so that you
Do Not set them down on your hands or ngers.
Note: The portions of the Ultra Vac bagger that
are not bolted to the mower are designed to be
installed or removed in their entirety. Failure to
do so will cause a reduction in stability or traction.
Do Not operate the mower with only a portion
of the Ultra Vac installed.
CAUTION
Caster or front oor pan weights installed
without bagger may cause loss of traction
and steering control. Loss of control can
result in an accident, which may cause death,
injury, or property damage.
Install caster or front oor pan weights
ONLY when bagger is installed.
11. The machine can now be used for side discharge
mowing.
Bagger Installation for Bagging
1. Stop engine, remove key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop. Engage parking brake.
2. Remove hairpin and chute pivot pin. Remove
discharge chute. Pivot pin and hair pin may be
stored in the pivot holes of the discharge chute
during bagging operation.
3. Install the bagger assembly onto the mount by
slipping the hook portion over the top mounting
tube of the mount weldment (see Figure 5).
Secure the assembly to the mount using the clevis
pins and hairpins.
4. Install the bag assemblies by inserting the hook
portion into the slots in the cross bar of the hood
assembly.
5. Mount the blower on the deck by sliding the
mounting pin into the tube at the rear right corner
of the deck. Swing the blower closed. Adjust the
position of the front pin to engage the slot in the
front of the deck. Use the latch to lock the blower
in this position. Adjust the tension on the latch
to hold the blower up to the deck, yet allow for
release by hand.
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