Installation Instructions

14
Step
14
Installing the Existing Boot and
Brackets to the New Mounting
Plate
Parts needed for this step:
Qty. Part
1
Mounting plate
Procedure
1. Remove the existing mounting plate from the boot.
Save the hardware.
2. Remove the existing mounting bracket and bracket
clamp from the existing mounting plate. Save the
hardware.
3. Install the existing mounting bracket and bracket clamp
to the new mounting plate (Fig. 27).
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Figure 27
1. New mounting plate
2. Existing mounting
bracket
3. Existing bracket clamp
4. Existing hardware
4. Install the boot to the new mounting plate with exiting
hardware (Fig. 28).
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Figure 28
1. Boot
2. New mounting plate
3. Existing bolt
4. Existing nut
Step
15
Installing the Boot and
Discharge Tubes
Parts needed for this step:
Qty. Part
1
Upper flexible tube
1 Middle tube
1 Boot
1 Clamp
Procedure
Note: Remember to replace the L or the straight end of the
spring when in side discharge mode.
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.