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3. Insert the tab on the lower tube assembly into
the boot mount bracket as shown in Figure 7.
4. Use the latch on the lower tube assembly to
lock the bracket to the deck. Adjust the tension
on the latch to hold the bracket up to the deck,
yet allow for release by hand.
5. Slip the upper tube into seal of the hood
opening – push in and then pull out so that the
seal is extended outward.
6. Slide the upper tube onto the lower tube and
fasten the rubber latches (Figure 7).
Installing the Discharge Baffle –
52” Deck Only
Parts needed for this step:
Description
Qty.
Baffle, Discharge 52”......................... 1
Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4............... 2
Nut, Nyloc 5/16-18 Flg....................... 2
Procedure:
1. Remove fasteners in the deck as shown in
Figure 8. Retain for reuse if the discharge
baffle is removed.
Figure 8
2. Install the 52” discharge baffle as shown in
Figure 8.
Note: This baffle can stay on the machine while
side discharging or mulching.
Note: These parts may be discarded if mounting
to 48” unit.
Installing the Bagger Blades
Parts needed for this step:
Description
Qty.
Blades, 48” or 52” .............................
3
Procedure:
1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft
(Figure 9).
Important: The curved part of the blade must
be pointing upward toward the inside of the
mower to ensure proper cutting.
Figure 9
1. Blade
2. Sail area of blade
3. Bushing
4. Spring disk washers
5. Blade bolt
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Orientation of washers
2. Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly-
padded glove (or place a wrench on the top
sheave nut). Install the bushing, two spring disk
washers (cupped side toward the blade) and
blade bolt (Figure 9).
3. Torque the blade bolt to 45-55 ft-lbs
(61-75 N-m).
Incorrect installation of the blade or
components used to retain the blade
cause the blade to come loose and
could seriously injure or kill you or
bystanders.
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Always install the original Exmark
blades, blade bushing, spring disk
washers and blade bolts as shown.
Note: Refer to mower operator’s manual for blade
maintenance.
