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29. Hook the lift assist spring between the mower right side
lift bracket and the retaining bolt (Fig. 43).
Note: Use the spring tool provided with the machine.
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Figure 46
1.
Spring
2.
Bolt
3.
Spring tool
30. Check the mower level; refer to Leveling the Mower
from Side-to-Side on page 36 and Adjusting the
Front-to-Rear Blade Slope on page 37.
Installing the Recycler Baffle
1. Thoroughly clean the mower to remove all debris.
Note: This ensures that the baffle will fit properly
against the cutting chamber.
2. Place the left side baffle inside the cutting chamber.
3. Secure the baffle to the mower with 1-1/4 in. bolts
(insert them through the baffle and outside the deck)
and 5/16 in. locknuts (Fig. 47).
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Figure 47
1.
Left side baffle
2.
Right side baffle
3.
Bolt, 5/16 x 1-1/4 in.
4.
Belleville washer
5.
Locknut, 5/16 in.
4. Tighten all mounting hardware securely.
5. Rotate the blades to ensure that there is at least 1/8 in.
(6 mm) clearance between the blades and baffle.
Removing the Recycler Baffle
1. Thoroughly clean the mower.
2. Remove the locknuts from the right side baffle
(Fig. 47).
3. Lift the right side baffle and slide it out of the interlock
with the left side baffle to remove it.
Note: You need to remove only the right side baffle for
mowing using with side discharge.
Note: Save the hardware for installing the baffle later.
4. Install 3/8 x 3/4 in. carriage bolts, a 3/8 in. washer, and
3/8 in. locknuts (all from the loose parts package) in the
open holes of the mower for safety.
