12. Using the existing holes in the upper tube as
a template, drill 2 holes, 6.5 mm (1/4 inch)
diameter , through the dimples on the lower tube
( Figure 32 ).
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Figure 32
Drilling Lower Discharge T ube
1. Dimples 4. Upper tube
2. Lower tube
5. Install screw (1/4 x 3/4
inch), washer (1/4 inch),
and locknut (1/4 inch)
here.
3. Drill 6.5 mm (1/4 inch)
diameter hole
6. Upper tube—existing
holes
13. Remove the upper and lower tubes from the
machine.
14. Slide the tubes together and align the holes.
15. Install the washers (1/4 inch) onto the bolts
( Figure 32 ).
16. Using a hex key tool, install the screws (1/4 x
3/4 inch) and washers (1/4 inch) from the inside
of the lower tube and through the existing holes
in the upper tube ( Figure 32 ).
17. Secure the tubes together with the nuts (1/4
inch) as shown in Figure 32 .
18. Insert the upper discharge tube through the tube
seal in the hood.
19. Pull the upper tube out slightly so that the seal
extends outward and over the blower assembly
( Figure 30 ).
20. Use both latches to attach the lower tube to the
blower assembly ( Figure 29 ).
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