Installation Instructions

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Installing the Deflector Bracket
Note: If they are installed, remove any bolts from the
bagger tunnel baffles that interfere with the installation of
the discharge bracket.
Note: There are no existing holes in the mower to use for
installing the deflector bracket.
1. Place the discharge bracket on top of the discharge
tunnel (Fig. 2).
2. Align the discharge bracket flush with the outside of the
discharge tunnel (Fig. 2).
Note: Make sure the discharge bracket is flush with the
outside of the discharge opening (Fig. 2).
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Figure 2
1. Flush to mower edge
2. Mower
3. Deflector bracket
3. Clamp the discharge bracket to the mower.
4. Using the discharge bracket as a template, drill nine
holes (11/32 inch dia.) into the top of the mower
(Fig. 3).
Note: Only 7 holes will be used for installing the deflector
bracket. The remaining two holes are for the soft bagger
installation.
5. If a bagger is to be installed, install the discharge
bracket to the mower with 7 bolts (5/16 x 3/4 inch) and
7 flange nuts (5/16 inch) (Fig. 3). Install the bolts in
the holes shown in Using the Correct Holes for
Z Master Baggers on page 3.
6. If no bagger is to be installed, install the discharge
bracket to the mower with 7 bolts (5/16 x 3/4 inch) and
7 flange nuts (5/16 inch) (Fig. 3).
Important Make sure the bolt heads are installed on the
inside of the cutting chamber. See Figure 3.
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Figure 3
1. Bolt, 5/16 x 3/4 inch
2. Flange nut, 5/16 inch
3. Mower
4. Deflector bracket
5. Hole to drill
Installing the Grass Deflector
An uncovered discharge opening could allow the
lawn mower to throw objects in the operator’s or
bystander’s direction and result in serious injury.
Also, contact with the blade could occur.
Never operate the lawn mower unless you install a
cover plate, a mulch plate, or a grass chute and
catcher.
Warning
1. Place spacer and spring onto grass deflector. Place the
straight end of spring behind deck edge (Fig. 4).
Note: Make sure the straight end of spring is installed
behind deck edge before installing the bolt as shown in
Figure 4.
2. Install the bolt (5/16 x 7–1/2 inch) and the lock nut
(5/16 inch). Place hook end of spring around grass
deflector (Fig. 4).