Front Roller Installation

Place and secure mower in vertical position to make front roller installation easier.

Four holes for mounting the front roller are provided in the front center mower deck. Mount the left and right roller brackets in these holes. The hole pattern for the roller brackets determines which bracket is used for right and/or left.

On the L59 mower, the left roller bracket should be installed so highest hole is placed to the rear with bracket angle extending left, (1). Install right roller bracket so highest hole is to the rear with bracket angle extending right, (3).

On the L306 mower, the left roller bracket angle should be installed so highest hole is to the front with bracket angle extending left, (5). Install right roller bracket with highest hole forward and with bracket angle extending right, (4).

Attach brackets with 3/8 x 1" carriage bolts and flanged lock nuts.

Insert rod through roller and install into the rear roller bracket holes. Secure each end of the rod with a 3/16" cotter pin. Turn roller by hand to ensure it rolls freely.

Figure 32. Front Roller

Leaf Mulcher Installation

Installation of the leaf mulcher on L59 and L306 mow- ers is very similar. Instructions are given together except for differences which are noted separately.

Place mower upside-down on saw horses or other sup- ports.

Remove side shields but do not remove side skids.

Remove front roller if installed.

Remove center baffle and brackets.

On L59 installations, measure 14" from the center slot in front of mower to each side and mark. Measure 7/8" down from top of mower deck and drill two 7/16" holes.

On L306 installations, measure 17" from the mower centerline to each side and mark. Measure 7/8" down from top of mower deck and drill three 7/16" holes.

On L59 installations, the angle lugs have a bolt hole and a slot. Insert a 3/8 x 1" bolt in the bolt hole and attach to leaf mulcher side brackets.

On L306 installations, install attachment angle to leaf mulcher side brackets. Note the shape of attachment angle. Position as illustrated and attach with a 3/8 x 1" bolt, flat washer, lock washer and nut.

Place leaf mulcher over blades.

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