a. Disengage blades, place motion control levers in neutral position. - Unlatch and raise cover. - Slide out containers and dispose of clippings. - Replace containers, close cover, and latch. b. Unlatch chutes and check for clogging. -Remove all debris in chute. -Reassemble and latch chutes. CAUTION • DO NOT operate mower with grass catcher partially installed. • Disengage blades and stop engine before leaving mower seat to empty containers, unclogging chutes, etc. • Close cover before starting.

QTY. DESCRIPTION 1.. 539 101977....1 .... TRACTION SPRING 2.. 539 976952....1 .... SCREW 10-24 x .625 RD 3.. 539 104411....1 ....KNOB W/STUD 4.. 539 104763....1 .... RETAINER 5/16 “U” TYPE 5.. 539 105785....1 .... DECAL, WARNING 6.. 539 106741....1 .... DECAL, SEVERING 7.. 539 108084....1 .... WASHER, 3/16 x . x 16 GA 8.. 539 108088....1 .... LATCH, HOOD 9.. 539 108089....1 .... PLATED, WELD NUT 10.. 539 108120....2 .... NUT .-20 HEX NYLOC 11.. 539 990717....5 .... NUT 5/16-18 HEX NYLOC 12.. 539

Install the front and rear mount brackets to the deck with the pin and hairpin cotter supplied with the kit. 1. Make sure the tension release lever is forward or disengaged. 2. Place the belt over the pulley on the deck. Refer to illustration for proper routing. 3. Move the tension release lever to the rear and engage in the latch. 10 ASSEMBLY BELT COVER TAB 4 INSTALLING BELT COVERS RETAINER KNOB OUTER PULLEY COVER DECK BELT SHIELD MIDDLE CHUTE LATCH DECK BELT SHIELD WING NUT TAP SCREW BELT SHIE

• Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. • Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. • Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. • Mow up and down slopes (10° Max), not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn th

2. Locate the middle chute, flat washer, hood latch, weld nut, lock washer and machine screw from kit. 3. Install in the appropriate hole at the upper end of the middle chute, according to deck size. 1. Place middle chute over the top end of the blower assembly. 2. Latch middle chute to blower assembly. 8 Remove plastic end caps from the center bag support arm. Fully insert spacer plug into the end of the support tube. It may be necessary to tap the spacer into place with a hammer or mallet. Rep

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ department. They have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools for service and repairs. Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your collection system properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”. WARNING! KNOW YOUR BLOWER SYSTEM READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR BLOWER