Service Manual

Discharge Door Operation (cont'd)
'weather stripping'.
It is important that this 'weather
stripping' be
in tact or dust and fine particles will exit
the bag area during mowing. Along the hinge line is a
special plastic seal which conforms to the shape of the
top of the door. The seal is also important to prevent
the escape of fine particles.
The bag door is also the location of a safety decal
which tells the operator not to mow with the door open
unless the bag
or side discharge chute is in place. If
installing
a new bag door, make sure that the decal is
in its proper location.
Discharge Door Disassembly
1. Remove the spark plug lead to prevent
2. Drain the gas from the unit.
3. Tip the mower on its right side and release the
spring tension using a piece of small rope or
insulated electrical wire. See Figure
130.
accidental starting.
Figure
130
4. Remove the two flanged head self-tapping
screws securing the screen panel to the housing
and remove the screen panel.
5. Remove the plastic transmission cover.
6. Slip the spring from the door cable and pull the
door cable out through the top of the door.
7. Remove the two socket head capscrews
securing the hinge clamps to the deck and
remove the hinge clamps.
8. Remove the door assembly complete with hinge
pins and bushings and also the plastic door seal.
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9. Pull the hinge pins and plastic bushings from the
10. If necessary, remove the door handle and door
brace from the door by removing the
two flanged
head screws.
11. Inspect all parts for damage and/or wear and
door.
replace as necessary.
Discharge Door Assembly
See Figure
131.
Figure 131
1.
If necessary, install new seals along the side and
bottom of the bag door. See Figure
132.
Figure 132
2. Place the door brace into position, flanged side
down
or away from the hinge and secure fo the
handle using the
two flanged head screws as
shown in Figure 132.
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