
2
Preparing the Machine
No Parts Required
Procedure
1.
Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control levers to the N
EUTRAL
-
LOCK
position, and engage the
parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3.
Repair all bent or damaged areas of mower deck and replace any missing parts.
4.
Clean the machine of any debris on the deck to ease installation.
5.
Remove the existing blades; refer to the
Operator’s Manual
.
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Removing the Existing
Baffles
For Mower Decks with Existing
Baffles
No Parts Required
Procedure
Note:
Remove the nuts first before removing bolts.
1.
Remove the flange nuts holding the baffles in
place (
).
2.
Remove the cam lock and washer by unscrewing
it from the adjustable flow baffle (
).
Note:
For certain models of mower decks,
remove the nut, knob, and washer if a cam lock
is not present.
3.
Remove the bolts holding the baffles in place
(
).
Note:
Save the baffles and hardware.
4.
After removing the discharge baffle, install the
nuts and bolts back into the mower deck (
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