Poulan 964 77 50-00 - Manuel (Page 10)

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CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY
(See Fig. 8)
Use Hardware - - GROUPS "E & F"
Assemble latch pin to upper chute, as shown.
Press weld nut into rubber latch and assemble rubber
latch to lower chute, as shown.
Tighten all hardware securely.
#10x1-1/8" SCREW
UPPER
CHUTE
WASHERS
3/16x3/4x16Ga.
SPLIT
SPACER
#10x5/8"
SCREW
LOWER CHUTE
ACORN NUT
RUBBER
LATCH
WELD
NUT
WASHER
3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.
LOCK WASHER
FIG. 8
S UPPER CHUTE (See Figs. 9A & 9B)
No hardware required
1. Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position.
2. Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into
hole in back of cover.
NOTE: Handle carefully so as not to damage dump bag
indicator.
3. Push in and turn upper chute until it is in line with lower
chute.
4. Align the bosses on lower chute with alignment slots
on upper chute and slide together.
5. Secure with rubber latch by hooking hole in latch over
latch pin.
--------------- HANDLE
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DUMP BAG
INDICATOR
COVER
UPPER
CHUTE
ALIGNMENT
SLOT
LATCH PIN
RUBBER
LATCH
FIG. 9B
^ INSTALL CROSS BLADES
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(See Fig. 10)
New Blade Bolts supplied
The blade mounting bolts provided in this kit must be used
when mounting the cross blades to your mower. Do not
discard the hardware removed from single blade assembly.
The shorter single blade bolt and flat washer must be used
when converting back to a single blade.
1. Remove blade bolt, lock washer and flat washersecuring
blade.
2. In a safe place, store the blade bolt and flat washer for
future use when converting back to a single blade.
3. Install cross blade and adapter on bottom of original
blade with new blade mounting bolt provided and lock
washer removed from single blade assembly.
IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in
original blade must align with star on mandrel assembly.
4. Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).
Store Bolt and Flat
Washer in a safe place
ORIGINAL SINGLE BLADE
NEW CROSS BLADE
ADAPTER
EXISTING
LOCK WASHER
NEW
D l An n D A I T
STAR
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LEVEL MOWER DECK
FIG. 9A
Be sure deck is properly leveled for best mower performance.
See your tractors owner's manual for instructions.
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