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9. Move the straps away from the the discharge chute, but
do not remove the straps from the housing.
10.Remove the discharge chute from the mower housing.
Note: Attach the hardware you removed to the
discharge chute to prevent losing it.
11. Install the Recycler cover onto the mower.
12.Raise the grass collector and install the grooved pin,
2 washers, and hairpin to secure the discharge tube to
the rear plate (Fig. 7).
13.Join the 2 strap ends around the Recycler cover (Fig. 8).
14.Align the holes in the strap ends and fasten them
together snugly with a bolt, 2 washers, and a locknut
(Fig. 8).
Installing the Discharge Chute
Danger
Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or
complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place,
you and others are exposed to blade contact and
thrown debris. Contact with the rotating mower
blade and thrown debris will cause injury or
death.
•Never remove the grass deflector from the
mower because the grass deflector routes
material down toward the turf. If the grass
deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
•Never put your hands or feet under the mower.
•Never try to clear the discharge area or mower
blades unless you disengage the power take-off
(PTO) and turn the ignition key to Off. Also
remove the key and disconnect the wire from the
spark plug.
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Disengage the blade (PTO).
3. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral and set the
parking brake.
4. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove the ignition key.
5. Raise the grass collector and remove the hairpin and
grooved pin that secure the discharge tube to the rear
plate (Fig. 7).
6. Move the height of cut lever to the lowest position.
7. Remove the bolt, washer, and locknut that secure the 2
strap ends together (Fig. 8).
8. Move the straps away from the the discharge chute, but
do not remove the straps from the housing.
9. Remove the Recycler cover from the housing.
10.Install the discharge chute onto the mower.
11. Raise the grass collector and install the grooved pin and
hairpin to secure the discharge tube to the rear plate
(Fig. 7).
12.Secure the discharge chute to the discharge tube (refer
to Fig. 2) using a bolt (M8), 2 washers (M8), 2 washers
(9 x 32 x 2.5 mm), and 2 locknuts (M8).
13.Join the 2 strap ends around the discharge chute
(Fig. 8).
14.Align the holes in the strap ends and fasten them
together snugly with a bolt, 2 washers, and a locknut
(Fig. 8).
