Installation
Loose Parts
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Procedure
Description
Qty.
Use
1
No parts required
–
Prepare the machine.
2
No parts required
–
Remove the belt covers and sheet-metal
guard.
3
No parts required
–
Remove the existing blades.
4
No parts required
–
Drill the mower deck.
Left baffle support
1
Center baffle support
1
Right baffle support
1
Carriage bolt (5/16 x 1-1/4 inches)
4
Carriage bolt (5/16 x 1 inch)
2
Locknut (5/16 inch)
6
5
Shim plate
1
Install the baffle supports.
Left baffle
1
Center baffle
1
Right baffle
1
Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1 inch)
9
6
Locknut (3/8 inch)
9
Install the baffles.
Kicker
3
Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1 inch)
6
7
Locknut (3/8 inch)
6
Install the kickers.
8
Recycler blade
3
Install the new blades.
9
No parts required
–
Install the belt covers and sheet-metal
guard.
10
Flange-head bolt (3/8 x 1 inch)
8
Convert the mower deck for
rear-discharge operation.
1
Preparing the Machine
No Parts Required
Procedure
1.
Park the machine on a level surface.
2.
Move the motion-control levers to the
N
EUTRAL
-L
OCK
position.
3.
Engage the parking brake.
4.
Shut off the engine and remove the key.
5.
Thoroughly clean the mower deck. Remove all
debris to ensure that the baffles will fit properly.
6.
Repair all bent or damaged areas of the mower
deck and replace any missing parts.
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