MTD 19A30003OEM Manuel De L'opérateur page 14

On Tractors with Older Deck Configurations
1. Install the rubber chute strap, from hardware pack
689-00318A, onto the chute elbow using the clevis pin (711-
05063), washer (736-0204) and Bow-tie cotter pin (714-04040)
from the hardware pack. See Figure 4-21. Secure the end of
the strap utilizing the hole furthest from the end, insert the
torsion spring hook (732-04510A) into the other end.
Note: On decks with front deck wheels, the boot mount
rod must be removed in order to install this discharge chute
elbow onto the tractor. See Figure 4-21.
Remove Boot Mounting Rod
2. Install the deck mounting pin (711-05049) up into the chute
elbow using two flat washers (936-0176) from hardware pack
689-00318A and secure with a flange lock nut (912-3027), as
shown in Figure 4-21.
3. With the tractor's discharge chute raised up and held open
(1 of Figure 4-22), install the chute elbow over the chute
opening by placing the deck mounting pin in the hole
provided (2), then secure the elbow to the deck by hooking
the retainer strap torsion spring hook over the deck wheel
mounting bracket a shown in (3) of Figure 4-22.
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Figure 4-21
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Figure 4-22
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Note: On decks without deck wheels, hook the retainer
strap into the hole provided in the flange on the front-side
of the cutting deck. See Figure 4-23.
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Figure 4-23
IMPORTANT:
Be certain that the bottom of the discharge chute
is located inside of the lip of the deck opening, as previously
shown in Figure 4-20.
Installing the Upper Chute Tube
NOTE: Check the upper chute for a cardboard insert installed
for shipping purposes. If the insert is present, remove it before
continuing with Step 1.
1. Peel the backing off of the self-adhesive foam strip (721-
04388) that has been included within your Contents of
Carton. Apply it to the upper chute, flush against the flange
as shown in Figure 4-24.
Flange
Figure 4-24
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