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7. Remove the outer 1/4 x 3/4" hex tapping screw from
the left belt cover. Retain for future use with
discharge chute or bagger. See Figure 3.
8. Remove blades.
9. Remove four round head square neck bolts and hex
nuts retaining rear baffle and remove baffle. Retain
baffle and hardware for future use with discharge
chute or bagger. See Figure 4.
INSTALLATION
1. Install mulch baffle into deck with the rear edge of
the baffle positioned inside of the deck. See
Figure 5.
2. From bottom side of mulch kit, install two 5/16-18 x
1-3/4" bolts (item 6) and two 7/16" flat washers
(item 7). See Figure 5.
3. Secure the mulch baffle from the top of the deck
with two 5/16" locking top flange nuts (item 2). See
Figure 5.
4. From the top of the deck install 1/4 x 1" hex washer
head tapping screw (item 3) through outer hole in
left side belt cover. From under the deck secure
with 1/4" locking top flange nut (item 4). See
Figure 6.
5. From the underside of the deck install two 5/16 x
3/4" hex bolts (item 5) and secure with two 5/16"
locking top flange nuts (item 2). See Figure 6.
6. Install mower blades. Ensure that blades are
installed with air lifts facing upward. Torque blade
nuts to 92 – 130 lbf-ft (125 – 176 N•m).
WARNING:
Mower blades are sharp and can cut
you. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use
extra caution when removing and handling.
Figure 3
Left Belt Cover Outer
Tapping Screw
5/16" Hex
Bolts
Flange
Nuts
Figure 4
Rear
Baffle
Hardware
Figure 5
Rear edge of
baffle is
positioned
inside of
deck.
Figure 6
