Installing the Discharge Baffle – 52” Deck Only
Parts needed for this step:
Description | Qty. |
Baffle, Discharge 52” | 1 |
Bolt, Carriage | 2 |
Nut, Nyloc | 2 |
Procedure:
1.Remove the fasteners in the deck as shown in Figure 10. Retain for reuse if the discharge baffle is removed.
2.Install the 52” discharge baffle as shown in Figure 10.
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| Figure 10 |
1. | Nut | 2. Discharge baffle |
3. | Screw |
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Note: This baffle can stay on the machine while side discharging or mulching.
Note: These parts may be discarded if mounting to 48” unit.
Installing the Bagger Blades
Parts needed for this step:
Description | Qty. |
Blades, 48” or 52” | 3 |
Procedure:
1.Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Figure 11).
Important: The curved part of the blade must be pointing upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure proper cutting.
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| Figure 11 | |
1. | Blade | 2. | Sail area of blade |
3. | Bushing | 4. | Spring disk washers |
5. | Blade bolt | + Orientation of washers | |
2.Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly- padded glove (or place a wrench on the top sheave nut). Install the bushing, two spring disk washers (cupped side toward the blade) and blade bolt (Figure 11).
3.Torque the blade bolt to
Incorrect installation of the blade or components used to retain the blade cause the blade to come loose and could seriously injure or kill you or bystanders.
•Always install the original Exmark blades, blade bushing, spring disk washers and blade bolts as shown.
Note: Refer to mower operator’s manual for blade maintenance.
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