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ASSEMBLY
7
HOSE INSTALLATION
Place both clamps over the hose.1.
Slide hose over the hood inlet at the top end.2.
Slide the hose over the lower chute inlet.3.
Remove any twists in the hose by rotating it at the 4.
top or bottom end.
Tighten clamps.5.
Hose
Clamp
Hood Inlet
Hose
Clamp
Hood Inlet
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BLADE REPLACEMENT (42"ONLY)
Tools Needed
9
/16"SocketandRatchet
Ft/Lbs Torque Wrench
The mower comes from the factory with a low lift blade.
The blades need to be replaced with the high lift blades
providedinkit.Failuretodothismayresultinpoor
performance of the collection system.
Liftupthefrontofthemowerandsecurewithjack1.
stands.
Using a 2.
9
/16"socketandratchet,removetheblade
bolts and blades.
Reinstall the new high lift blades and bolts.3.
Torque the blade bolts to 35 ft/lbs / 46 Nm.4.
Blades are sharp. Protect your
hands with gloves and/or wrap
blades with a heavy cloth when
handling.
WARNING
9
LEVELING MOWER DECK
Besuredeckisproperlyleveledforbestmower
performance. See your mower operator’s manual for
instructions.