Figure 1
1.
Holes for mounting the upper baffle
2.
Holes for mounting the kickers
3.
Locknut (3/8 inch) from the discharge chute retaining rod
4.
Cutoff baffle
6. Remove the locknut (3/8 inch) securing the discharge
chute retaining rod to the mower (Figure 1). Save
it for later use.
7. If the deck has a cutoff baffle installed it must be
removed before the Recycler kit can be installed
(Figure 1). Retain the cutoff baffle for converting
back to side discharge.
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Installing the Upper Baffle
Parts needed for this procedure:
1
Upper baffle
3
Bolt (5/16 x 5/8 inch)
3
Flange-head nut (5/16 inch)
4
Bolt (1/4 x 5/8 inch)
4
Locknut (1/4 inch)
Procedure
1. Install the upper baffle, tabs pointed into the mower
as shown in Figure 2. Ensure that the threads of the
discharge chute rod come through the baffle hole.
Figure 2
1.
Upper baffle
3.
Bolts (1/4 x 5/8 inch)
2.
Bolts (5/16 x 5/8 inch)
4.
Locknut (3/8 inch), install
on the discharge chute
retaining rod
2. Install the locknut removed previously over the
threads of the discharge chute retaining rod to secure
the baffle to the mower (Figure 2).
3. Install three bolts (5/16 x 5/8 inch) and three flange
nuts (5/16 inch) through the side of the mower at
each tab as shown in Figure 2. Install the fasteners
with the nuts on the inside.
4. Install four bolts (1/4 x 5/8 inch) in the baffle and
up through the top of the mower and secure it with
four locknuts (1/4 inch) as shown in Figure 2.
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