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Assembly 23
MAN0253 (Rev. 3/10/2007)
Install Discharge Chute (Figure 19)
Be sure either the discharge chute, mulching
end cap, or complete vacuum attachment is
installed and in good condition. Replace if dam-
aged.
Figure 19. Discharge Chute Installation
NOTE: The pre-assembled discharge shield, which
includes hinge and hardware, must be installed on
mower deck.
1. Remove one safety pin and hinge pin to free dis-
charge chute from the shipping position, (Diagram
A).
2. Place the discharge chute in the operating position.
Install hinge pin through spring and hinge bracket.
NOTE: Make sure spring is installed on top of dis-
charge chute hinge bracket as shown in Diagram
B.
3. Reinstall safety pin to secure discharge chute.
ATTACHING MOWER TO POWER UNIT
Preparation - All Models
NOTICE
■ The power unit must comply with counterweight
requirements before attaching to power unit.
1. Place power unit and mower on a level surface.
2. Rotate parking stand to the down position so deck
is resting on the parking stand wheel.
3. Center the power unit behind mower as close as
possible. Shut off engine.
NOTE: For MX54/MX61 Manual Height Adjustment
Models, skip to Deck Attachment, page 26.
(Rev. 12/22/2007)