Assembly Instructions21Deck Discharge Chute Installation(GHS Rear Discharge Models Only)Mount the discharge chute hinge on top of the deckdischarge opening using two (2) 1/4-20 x 1/2 in. but-ton head socket cap screws and 1/4-20 ESNA nuts.Position the screws with the heads inside the chuteand the nuts on the outside. Attach spring for tilt-upaction from chute to bracket on deck.Nut on TopCarrier FrameTube SocketsAttachGuard AttachChuteDischarge Chute and PTO Shaft GuardInstallation on Rear Discharge DeckDeck Discharge Deflector Shield Installation(Side Discharge Models Only)Attach the side discharge deflector shield using two(2) 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 in. bolts, 3/8-16 ESNA nuts, and3/8 in. wave spring washers. The wave washers fitbetween the two hinging surfaces. Tighten the nutsuntil the shield moves freely but is not loose.WARNINGDO NOT operate the machine without thegrass deflector shield attached and in thelowest possible position.Attach ShieldDischarge Shield Installationon Side Discharge DeckPTO Shaft Guard InstallationPosition the shaft guard as shown and mount withtwo (2) 1/4-20 x 1/2 in. bolts.