Craftsman ZT 7000 Operator's Manual page 5

NOTE: In this manual, "left" and "right" are always defined from
the standpoint of the operator position facing forward from seat.
BAFFLE REMOVAL
WARNING
To avoid serious injury, engage parking brake,
disengage PTO, stop engine, remove key and
disconnect spark plug(s) before attempting to
install, remove or work on the mower.
1. Raise mower deck to highest cutting position.
2. Remove and discard 5/16-18 locknuts (A, Figure 1)
and 5/16-18 x 7/8 carriage bolts (B).
3. Remove and discard the old baffle (C, Figure 1).
NOTE: The old baffle (C, Figure 1) is permanently
replaced by the new baffles (F & G, Figure 3) includ-
ed with this bagger.
Figure 1. Baffle Removal
A. Locknuts, 5/16-18
B. Carriage Bolts, 5/16-18 x 7/8
C. Baffle
INSTALL MOUNTING PLATE
1. Install mounting plate (A, Figure 2) to mower deck as
shown. Secure with 5/16-18 x 5/8 carriage bolts (C)
and 5/16-18 locknuts (A).
Figure 2. Install Mounting Plate
A. Mounting Plate
B. Locknuts, 5/16-18
C. Carriage Bolts, 5/16-18 x 5/8
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