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Figure 39
1. Idler arm
2. Frame slot
Installing and Removing the
Plenum
To avoid damage to the plenum, remove the plenum when
not in bagging mode.
Caution
Hands and fingers can be cut when removing
bagging components.
Keep hands and fingers out of blower housing.
Do not operate in bagging mode without entire
bagging system in place.
Stop engine before cleaning bagging system.
Removing the Removal
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key.
2. Tilt deck to upright position. Refer to Tilting the Mower
on page 18.
3. Reach through from lefthand side in front of traction
tire, lift plenum and unwind cable clockwise around
plenum cable guide.
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3. Clevis pin
4. Hairpin cotter
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4. Flip seat up and unlatch plenum from both sides of
blower inlet (Fig. 40).
5. Pull plenum out from blower housing and place it on
the ground (Fig. 40).
6. Pull or slide plenum out from between deck and traction
tire (Fig. 40).
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Figure 40
1. Bracket
2. Plenum Cable
3. Washer
4. Nut
Installing the Plenum
1. Tilt deck to upright position. Refer to Tilting the Mower
on page 18.
2. Slide plenum, with blower end in first, between deck
and traction tire.
3. Flip seat up, reach down and direct plenum into blower
housing. Ensure the plenum latches lock into both sides
of blower housing (Fig. 40).
4. Reach through from lefthand side in front of traction
tire, lift plenum and wind cable counter clockwise
around plenum cable guide (Fig. 40).
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5. Plenum
6. Plenum cable guide
7. Plenum Latches
8. Blower Housing