Simplicity 1694498 - Manual (Page 9)

Initial Turbo Installation
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Install Deflector Hinge Assembly
1. Remove the bolts (A, Figure 2) securing the RH arbor
cover, then remove the cover from the deck. Discard
the cover and bolts (A).
2. Remove and discard the plastic plugs from the deck
at the locations used by bolts (F & B, Figure 5).
3 Slide the deflector rod (D) through the pivot bracket
(E).
4 Secure the front of the pivot bracket with a 5/16-18 x
3/4” carriage bolt (F) and flange whizlock nut (C).
5 Secure the back of the pivot bracket (E) and belt
cover support (A) with a 5/16-18 x 1 capscrew (B),
5/16 washer (G), and flange whizlock nut (C).
Install Discharge Baffle
1. Attach the baffle bracket (A, Figure 4) under the
mower housing as shown, and insert the carriage bolt
(from step 1) through the bracket & deck hole at (B).
2. Attach the “L” bracket (C) to the baffle (A), and over
the stone guard (D). Attach with carriage bolt, spacer,
lockwasher and nut as shown.
TURBO INSTALLATION
Remove Mower Deck
Remove the mower deck from the unit (see Operator’s
Manual for instructions).
Deflector Removal
1. Remove and retain the carriage bolts, washers, lock-
washers, and nuts (A, Figure 3) holding the deflector
rod to the deck. Remove and discard the deflector
rod. Retain the deflector.
E
F
C
C
G
D
B
A
A
Figure 4. Install Discharge Baffle
A. Baffle Bracket
C. L-Bracket
B. Mounting Hole D. Stone Guard
Figure 3. Remove Deflector
A. Carriage Bolts, Washers, Lockwashers, & Nuts
Figure 5. Install Deflector Hinge
A. Belt Cover Support
F. 5/16-18 x 3/4
B. 5/16-18 x 1 Capscrew Carriage Bolt
C. 5/16-18 Whizlock Nuts G. 5/16 Washer
D. Deflector Support Rod
E. Pivot Bracket
A
B
C
D
A
Figure 2. Install Discharge Baffle
A. Cover and Bolts