Retainer
Strap

ATTACHING THE CUTTING BLADES

WARNING: Cutting blades are sharp. Always protect hands by wearing heavy leather work gloves to grasp blades.

Remove the blades from your tractor’s cutting deck as follows.

1.Remove the cutting deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to DECK REMOVAL in the MAINTENANCE section of your tractor’s Operator’s Manual for detailed instructions) then gently flip the deck over to expose its underside.

2.Place a block of wood between the center deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer. See Figure 7.

3.Use a 15/16" wrench to remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to the spindle assembly. See Figure 7.

NOTE: The hex flange nut has a right-handed thread pattern. Do NOT attempt to force the nut in the incorrect direction. Doing so may damage the nut and create a safety hazard.

Hex Flange Nut

Block of Wood

Cutting Blade

Spindle

Assembly

Figure 7

4.Install the new blades packed with the bagger. Be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked ‘‘Bottom’’ (or with a part number stamped in it) facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position.

IMPORTANT: Mount the smaller of the three blades to the center spindle. The remaining two blades are interchangeable.

IMPORTANT: Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade spindle hex flange nut to between 70 foot- pounds and 90 foot-pounds.

5. Remount the cutting deck.

ATTACHING THE DISCHARGE CHUTE

1.Raise the deck to its highest position by placing the lift lever in the top notch on the right fender. Raise the chute deflector on the deck.

2.Place the top edge of the discharge chute in position over the chute opening on the deck, then push down on the discharge chute so the front edge fits snugly around the cutting deck opening. See Figure 8.

Chute

Deflector

Clip

Discharge Chute Cutting Deck

Figure 8

3.Fasten the discharge chute in position by hooking the retainer strap over the retainer clip on the top* of the deck. See Figure 8.

*NOTE: On later model decks, the retainer clip may be found on the SIDE or on the FRONT SKIRT area of the deck rather than on the top of it.

4.Insert the upper end of the chute tube into the hole in the cover assembly, then insert the extension tube between the discharge chute and the chute tube as shown in Figure 9.

5.Secure by placing the ends of the retainer straps on the discharge chute over the clips on the chute tube. See Figure 9.

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OEM-190-821 specifications

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