ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
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9. Install both grass bag
assemblies (664-05104)
onto the hanger assembly
rail by inserting the front
edge in first (1), as shown
in Figure 18, and setting
the back edge down until it
fits into the assembly (2).
Installing the Boot
Rod, Bracket &
Hardware
1. From the outside of the
boot, align mounting rod (747-
09890) and two hex head
screws (710-3015) with the
holes at the bottom front of
the boot and secure from the
inside of the boot with two flat
washers (1751) and two flange
lock nuts (712-04064) from
hardware pack 689-02579. See
(1) in Figure 19.
NOTE: Make sure the rod is facing
out from the boot.
2. From the outside of the boot, align the boot bracket (783-11968) and two
hex head screws (710-3015) with the holes on top of the boot and secure
from the inside with two flat washers (1751) and two flange lock nuts (712-
04064) from hardware pack 689-02579. See (2) in Figure 19.
3. Using a 7/16” wrench or socket on the screw and a 7/16” box wrench on the
lock nuts, tighten down so flange is flush to secure the assemblies.
Installing the Boot
1. Place deck in lowest position.
2. Remove wing knob holding mulch
plug closed on deck.
3. With the tractor’s mulch plug
raised up and held open (1), install
the boot (731-20072) by placing
the boot mounting rod into the
hole provided in either your deck
wheel bracket or boot mounting
tab (2), as shown in Figure 20.
4. Secure the boot to the deck by
using a wing knob (720-04122)
from hardware pack 689-02364.
See Figure 21.
5. Release the mulch plug, making
sure to rest it on the boot bracket
previously installed on the boot.
See Figure 20.
IMPORTANT! Be certain that the bottom
of the discharge chute is located inside of
the lip of the deck opening, as shown in
Figure 22.
Installing the Hose
1. Thread the upper end of the hose
(764-05082) securely into the
upper chute support. There are
three stops on the lower inside
part of the upper chute support
to allow for secure threading. See
Figure 23.
NOTE: The hose and upper chute
support are left-hand threaded.
Thread counterclockwise until secure.
2. Slide the hose over the boot
mounted on the cutting deck, as
shown in Figure 24.
3. Make sure the connection is secure
and there are no gaps between the
hose and the boot.
4. If open, close the grass
catcher cover prior to
mowing.
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1
Figure 18
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2
Figure 19
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Figure 20
Figure 21
Figure 22
Figure 23
Figure 24
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