3
Securing the Bumpers and
Right and Left Baffle to the
Mower Deck
Parts needed for this procedure:
4
Carriage bolt (3/8 x 2-1/2 inches)
4
Flange nut (3/8 inch)
Procedure
Note:
To install the bumper bolts, you may need to
loosen the mating baffle and kicker baffle.
1.
Insert 2 carriage bolts (3/8 x 2-1/2 inches) on
each side through the right and left baffle and
bumpers (
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1.
Flange nut (3/8 inch)
4.
Left baffle
2.
Bumper
5.
Right baffle
3.
Carriage bolt (3/8 x 2-1/2
inches)
2.
Secure the 2 carriage bolts using 2 flange nuts
(3/8 inch) on each side (
3.
Torque the carriage bolts and flange nuts to 12.4
to 14.7 N∙m (110 to 130 in-lb).
4
Converting Back to Rear
Discharge
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.
Remove the finish-cut baffles and kicker baffles.
Retain all the hardware.
4.
Replace the finish-cut blades with standard
blades.
5.
Install the hex-socket screws (5/16 x 3/4 inch)
and the flange nuts (5/16 inch) in the holes
on the top of the deck with the bolt head
underneath.
Note:
You must plug all open holes not covered
by belt shields or the frame to prevent sand
and/or other small objects from being thrown up
through the deck.
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