DR PILOT - Connecting Inlet Hose to Deck Adapter

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Connecting the Inlet Hose to the Deck Adapter
Tools Needed:
 Wire Cutters
 Knife
 Flat Head Screwdriver or 9/32" Wrench
1. Connect the Inlet Hose to the Deck Adapter by sliding the Hose Cuff over
the Hose Adapter (Figure 55).
Tip: Position the Thumb Screw Clamp toward the Mower so it will not make
contact with objects when mowing.
2. Tighten the Thumb Clamp tightly to secure the Hose to the Hose Adapter.
3. Turn the Mower all the way to the left, while watching the Hose (Figure 56).
The Hose should not become too taut to twist or damage your Lawn Deck
Adapter.
4. Adjust the Rubber Strap on the Hose to keep the Hose off the Ground. If
the Strap cannot be positioned sufficiently to prevent the Hose from kinking
or dragging on the ground, reduce the length of the Hose as follows.
To Shorten the Hose (if needed)
:
Make sure you do not shorten the Hose too much while following these
procedures. Follow the steps closely to ensure the machine is not damaged.
Note: The Tractor must be turned fully to the left (Figure 56).
a. Compress the Hose Ribs together as much as you can without
stretching the Hose too much (Figure 57). If more
than 6 Ribs can be
easily compressed, the Hose should be shortened.
b. Loosen the Hose Clamp that secures the Inlet Hose to the Impeller
Housing with a Flat Head Screwdriver or 9/32" Wrench and pull the
Hose from the Housing (Figure 58).
c. Cut the Hose to the length required using Wire Cutters to cut the black
plastic spiral and then cut the clear Hose with the razor knife (Figure
59).
Note: Make sure you trace the area to cut around the Hose first to ensure you will
cut in the proper direction to end up on either side of the cut spiral.
d. Reinstall the Hose onto the Impeller Housing and tighten the Hose
Clamp. If the Tractor can be turned fully to the left, without the Hose
becoming too tight (with a slight amount of sag), the Hose is the
shortest length possible for your Tractor.
Inlet Hose
Figure 56
Support and
Strap
Mower Turned
Fully to the Left
Hose Clamp
Figure 58
Impeller Housing
Hose Adapter
Inlet Hose
Wire Cutter
Cut Point
(black Rib)
Knife Cut Line
(clear plastic)
Wire Cutters
Figure 59
Figure 55
Deck
A
dapte
r
Thumb Screw
Clamp
Inlet
Hose
Hose Cuff
Compress
Hose Ribs
Figure 57