MTD Series 020 - Manual (Page 9)

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Figure 3-7
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ATTACHING THE BLOWER CHUTE
(If Equipped)
NOTE: The bag must be removed before installing the
blower chute.
Grasp blower chute with one hand and slide locking
rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward
engine. Use the end of mounting bracket as leverage
when sliding the locking rod. See Figure 3-7.
Slip blower chute over rim of discharge opening and
release locking rod to secure chute in place, as in
Figure 3-7.
Raise the nozzle height to the highest setting when
using the blower chute. Refer to nozzle height
adjustment in the next section.
NOTE: The bag/chute switch button attached to the
mounting bracket must be fully depressed by the tip of
front tab on the blower chute or engine will not start.
NOZZLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The nozzle can be adjusted to any five positions, ranging
from 5/8” to 4 1/8” ground clearance. The nozzle height
has to be adjusted according to yard conditions.
Depress nozzle height adjustment lever towards
wheel. See Figure 3-8.
Move the height adjustment lever forward or back-
ward to adjust the nozzle upwards or downwards.
Make sure both levers are in the same position.
Release lever towards deck.
NOTE: In general, raise the nozzle height to vacuum a
thick layer of leaves or to operate with the blower chute.
Lower the nozzle height for smoother surfaces.
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Setting
Up Your
Chipper
Shredder
Vacuum
NOTE: The bag/chute
switch button attached to
the mounting bracket must
be fully depressed by the
tip of front tab on the blower
chute or engine will not
start.
NOTE: In general, raise
the nozzle height to vacuum
a thick layer of leaves.
Lower the nozzle height for
smoother surfaces.