Textron Bob-Cat, Operator'S Manual

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HYDRO
MIDSIZE
To convert a Versadeck mulching deck to a side discharge deck:
1. Remove belt cover and mulching blades (see Maintenance section for blade removal procedure).
2. Remove nuts X holding round mulching inserts I (5 for each insert) and take out inserts.
3. Remove 4 nuts Y holding front plate(s) P to deck and take out front plate(s).
4. Attach discharge baffle D to the under side of the deck with carriage bolts. The baffle may be supplied loose
or attached to a front plate. If attached to the front plate, remove and attach to deck as shown.
5. Install high lift blades (order genuine Ransomes Blades). Note that for side discharge decks, spacers may
be placed between blade and spindle when setting cutting height.
6. Replace belt cover.
7. Adjust cutting height as explained in the Height of Cut section.
8. Make sure grass discharge chute and grass catcher (if used) are in place and functional.
VERSADECK CONVERSION
DISCHARGE
BAFFLE (D)
MULCHING
INSERT (I)
FRONT
PLATE (P)