Installation
Loose Parts
Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped.
Procedure
Description
Qty.
Use
1
No parts required
–
Prepare the mower.
2
No parts required
–
Remove the existing blades.
3
No parts required
–
Drill the mower deck.
Left baffle (3 holes)
1
Right baffle (4 holes)
1
Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1 inch)
6
4
Flange locknut (3/8 inch)
6
Install the baffles.
Kicker fitting
2
Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1 inch)
4
5
Flange locknut (3/8 inch)
4
Install the kicker fittings.
6
Recycler blades (sold separately)
2
Install the recycler blades.
7
Flange-head capscrews
6
Convert the deck for rear-discharge
operation.
Note:
Recycler blades (sold separately) are required to install this kit; refer to the
Parts Catalog
for your
machine.
1
Preparing the Mower
No Parts Required
Procedure
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface; disengage
the cutting unit(s) and lower the cutting unit;
engage the parking brake; shut off the engine
and remove the key; and wait for all movement
to stop.
2.
Thoroughly clean the mower deck. Remove
all debris to ensure that the baffles fit properly
against the mower deck.
3.
Repair all bent or damaged areas of the mower
deck and replace any missing or damaged parts.
2
Removing the Existing
Blades
No Parts Required
Procedure
1.
Lift the machine so that you can access the
bottom of the mower deck.
2.
Remove the existing blades from the spindles;
refer to the
Operator’s Manual
for your machine.
Note:
Save the blades for use when cutting grass
in rear discharge mode.
You will use the blade bolt and washer for installing
the recycler blades in
6 Installing the Recycler Blades
(page 6)
.
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