Printed in USA
FORM NO. 3322–747
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL NO. 59226
Mulching Kit
for 44” Side Discharge Mowers
Loose Parts
Note:
Use the chart below to verify all parts have been shipped.
DESCRIPTION
QTY.
USE
Blades
3
Replaces side discharge blades.
Baffle
Bolt, 5/16”–18 x 3/4”
Locknut, 5/16”–18
1
4
4
Mount baffles inside mower deck.
Pre–Installation
1.
Remove mower unit (see Operator’s Manual for
instructions).
2.
Thoroughly clean mower deck. All debris must
be removed to ensure baffle will fit properly
against mower deck.
3.
Repair all bent or damaged areas of mower deck
and replace any missing parts.
4.
Remove belt covers from mower deck.
5.
Tip mower deck upside down and block up ends
to ease installation of mulcher components.
Removing Existing Blades
1.
Remove blades and anti-scalp cups from
spindles.
Note:
Save blades and anti–scalp cups for use
when in side discharging mode.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
Blade is sharp.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
Contact with sharp blade can cause serious
personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
Wear gloves or wrap sharp edges of the
blade with a rag.
