Warranty

14 Section 4 — ASSembly & inStAllAtion
7. Install the upper chute tube onto the discharge chute
elbow as shown in Figure 4-24.
Figure 4-24
8. With the bagger cover open, pivot the upper chute tube
into position so that the chute rests in the upper chute
support. See Figure 4-25.
Note: Make sure to align the upper chute with the ridges
on the upper chute support.
Figure 4-25
9. Close the grass catcher cover.
10. With the chute installed in its proper orientation and the
deck set in the lowest cutting position, tighten the hose
clamp on the flexible tube extension, making sure the
clamp is still positioned over the wide rubber adhesive
strip.
Install The Counter Weight
The front weight kit is designed for use with all RZT-L (Lap
Bar) Residential Zero-turn models. The front weight kit is NOT
designed nor required for use with all RZT-S (Steering Wheel)
Residential Zero-turn models.
WARNING: This front-weight kit is required when
operating any compatible lap bar RZT-L models
equipped with a grass collector. Failure to install this
kit may result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Before beginning installation, place
the RZT-L on a firm and level surface, set the parking
brake, place the PTO in the disengaged (OFF)
position, stop the motor and remove the ignition
key to prevent unintended starting.
Note: The front weight kit is not utilized on the RZT-S (Steering
Wheel) Residential Zero Turn units. Do not attempt to mount it
on RZT-S models, as it will not fit.
RZT models are available with two different front-end styles.
Identify your RZT using the images in the following instructions
and follow the applicable steps.
1. Attach the left mounting bracket and the right mounting
bracket to the weight bar using two 2⁄-inch screws (710-
0859), and ⁄” flange nuts (712-04065) from hardware pack
689-00325. See Figure 4-26.
Figure 4-26