Poulan 960 72 00-13 User Manual

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1.    Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position.
NOTE: If equipped, remove mulch cover from mower deck 
and store in a safe place.
2.    With your right hand, raise and hold defl ector shield in 

upright position.

3.   With your left hand, hold lower chute as shown and 

position lower rear edge of chute between gauge wheel 
bracket tab and mower housing, then carefully release 
defl ector shield and hook rear latch to mower deck.

4.   Raise defl ector shield and align "B" on lower chute 

extended edge with "B" on mower housing.

5.   With your right hand, push fi rmly on the lower chute 

until the extended edge slides under the defl ector shield 
and along side the hinge bracket as shown.

6.    With chute in proper position, hold the chute securely, 

so it does not move, while hooking the front latch to 
the mower deck.

NOTE: While hooking the latches, the defl ector shield may 
try to push the chute away from the mower deck opening. 
It is important to hold the chute in position while hooking 
the latches to the mower deck.
•     If your tractor is equipped with gauge wheels on the 

deck, then it will be necessary to hook the rear latch 
into the hole in the R.H. gauge wheel bracket.