Piece Broken off JD Z355E Zero-Turn Mower

[hollywoodstyle32]

Hello, the piece in the pictures likely came off of my zero-turn mower yesterday. It ran fine for remaining 15 minutes I was still using it, but found this piece outside this morning in the grass near a small chunk of grass, so I assume it's from my mower. I am not very mechanical and know little about this mower other than how to run it and basic upkeep, for what it's worth. Just curious if anyone knew where it came off of the mower and if it is essential to be fixed before next use? Thanks for your help.

Model is - John Deere Z355E 48 in. 22 HP Gas Dual Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Riding Mower

 

[ILENGINE]

Looks more like something that came off of a swing canopy. Looks like it has been laying there for a period of time. So not a recent lose.

 

[hollywoodstyle32]

Looks more like something that came off of a swing canopy. Looks like it has been laying there for a period of time. So not a recent lose.

Hi, ok thanks for your input. I don't have one of those, but there are some nearby me at other houses. Thanks again.