4.
Insert the end of the discharge chute
elbow (1) into the hole provided in the
deck wheel mount as shown in the inset
of Figure 4-19.
2
Figure 4-19
5.
Pivot the discharge chute rearward until
the hole in the discharge chute elbow
aligns with the pin on the deck adapter.
Move the discharge elbow down onto
that pin as shown in 2 of Figure 4-19.
6.
Secure the discharge chute elbow to
the cutting deck using a wing knob
(720-04122) included in hardware pack
689-01419. Refer to Figure 4-20.
Figure 4-20
Installing the Upper Chute Tube - All
Models
1.
Thread the upper end of the chute tube
securely into the upper chute support.
There are two tabs on the lower inside
part of the upper chute support to allow
for secure threading. See Figure 4-21.
NOTE: The chute tube and upper chute
support are left-hand threaded. Thread
counter-clockwise until secure.
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2.
Slide the chute tube over the chute
1
elbow mounted on the cutting deck, as
shown in Figure 4-22.
3.
Make sure the connection is secure and
there are no gaps between the chute
tube and the chute elbow.
4.
If open, close the grass catcher cover
prior to mowing.
Install The Counter Weight
1.
Before assembly, peel the adhesive
decals from the sheet and apply to the
inside faces of the right and left weight
hanger brackets, as shown in Figure 4-23.
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nStAllAtion
Figure 4-21
Figure 4-22
WARNING:
This front-weight kit
is required when operating any
compatible RZT models equipped
with a grass collector. Failure to
install this kit may result in serious
injury or death.
WARNING:
Before beginning
installation, place the RZT on a
firm and level surface, set the
parking brake, place the PTO in
the disengaged (OFF) position,
stop the motor and remove the
ignition key to prevent
unintended starting.
Figure 4-23
2.
Attach the weight and three weight
plates to the weight hanger brackets
with two 3/8" Hex head capscrews (710-
3085) and two nuts (712-04065) as shown
in Figure 4-24.
Figure 4-24
3.
Visually center the weight bar assembly
on the tractor and using two 5/16" Hex
head capscrews (710-3056) and two nuts
(712-04063) secure the counter weight
assembly to the tractor as shown in
Figure 4-25.
Figure 4-25