ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 6)
The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance.
•Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top. Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers and
•Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower. See “TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS” in the Operation section of this manual.
RETAINER
SPRING
PIN
SHOULDER
BOLT
ADJUSTING
BAR
GAUGE |
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WHEEL | 3/8 WASHER | |
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FIG. 6
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 7 and 8)
•Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown.
NOTE:
•Tighten hardware securely.
•Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.
•Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown.
•Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.
•Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.
CAUTION: Do not remove discharge guard from mower. Raise and hold guard when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation.
WELD NUT FROM THE TOP HOOK POINTS DOWN
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WELD | WASHER |
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NUT |
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LATCH |
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HOOK |
| LATCH |
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| WELD |
| LOCK | NUT |
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WASHER | WASHER |
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| WASHER |
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MULCHER |
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PLATE | SCREW |
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FIG. 7
DEFLECTOR |
SHIELD |
LATCH |
HOOKS |
FIG. 8
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory.
NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades. The mulcher blades are designed for discharging and bagging also.
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