Assembly Instructions18Deck Caster Wheel InstallationNOTE: If semi-pneumatic wheels are installed,make sure the spacer washers fit over thespacer tube and are not caught between the forkand the end of the tube. The washers shouldmove freely on the axle spacer tube.5. Grease the caster wheel bearings and casterpivot bearings - one grease fitting for each wheeland each pivot.Deck Discharge Chute Installation(GHS Rear Discharge Models Only)Mount the discharge chute hinge on top of the deckdischarge opening using the 1/4-20 x 1/2 in. socketbutton head bolt and 1/4-20 ESNA nut. Position thebolt with the head inside of the chute and the nut onthe outside.Discharge Chute and PTO Shaft GuardInstallation on Rear Discharge DeckDeck Discharge Shield Installation(Side Discharge Models Only)Attach the deck side discharge shield by positioningthe shield hinge lug in front of the deck mount andfastening with two (2) 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 in. bolts, 3/8-16ESNA nuts, and 3/8 in. wave spring washers. Thewave washers fit between the two hinging surfaces.Tighten the nuts until the shield moves freely but isnot loose.Discharge Shield Installationon Side Discharge DeckPTO Shaft Guard InstallationPosition the shaft guard as shown and mount with two1/4-20 x 1/2 in. bolts.Tilt-Up Roller Wheel InstallationMount the two (2) tilt-up roller wheels on the bracketson the rear skirt of the deck housing using theP/N 8490 axle bolt, 3/8 in. wave spring washer and3/8-16 in. Whiz locknut. Tighten the axle bolt until thewheel rolls freely, but is not loose.Spacer WasherAxle Spacer TubeGrease FittingLocationsAttach GuardAttachChuteNut on TopCarrier FrameTube SocketsWARNINGDO NOT operate the machine without thegrass deflector chute attached and in thelowest possible position.Attach Shield