Hayter Mowers RZT420H manual Removing and Installing the Discharge Cover

Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place, you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris. Contact with rotating cutter deck blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or death.

•Never remove the grass deflector from the cutter deck because the grass deflector routes material down toward the turf. If the grass deflector is ever damaged, replace it immediately.

•Never put your hands or feet under the cutter deck.

•Never try to clear discharge area or cutter deck blades unless you move the blade control switch to Off and rotate the ignition key to Off. Also remove the key and pull the wire off the spark plug(s).

Removing and Installing the Discharge Cover

The cutter deck and mower blades shipped with this machine were designed for optimum mulching performance. Side discharge performance can be improved by replacing the mulching blades with standard cutting blades obtained from your local authorized Hayter dealer. To maintain optimum mulching performance, always install the mulching blades that are shipped with this unit when changing back to mulching operation.

Removing the Discharge Cover for Side Discharge

Note: If the bagger attachment is added the machine, standard blades must be installed for proper bagging function.

1.Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch.

2.Move the motion control levers outward to park position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.

3.Remove the two bolts (1/4 x 2-1/2 inches) and two cap nuts (1/4 inch) that secure the discharge cover to the cutter deck (Figure 25).

Figure 25

1. Bolt (1/4 x 2-1/2 inches) 3. Discharge cover

2.Cap nut (1/4 inch)

4.Remove the discharge cover and lower the grass deflector over the discharge opening as shown in Figure 25.

Important: Ensure the cutter deck has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf, while in side discharge mode.

Installing the Discharge Cover for Mulching

1.Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch.

2.Move the motion control levers outward to park position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.

3.Lift the grass deflector and slide the tabs on top of the discharge cover under the grass deflector retaining rod. Rotate the discharge cover down over the opening, and onto the lower lip of the cutter deck (Figure 25).

4.Secure the discharge cover to the lower lip of the cutter deck with two bolts (1/4 x 2-1/2 inches) and two cap nuts (1/4 inch) as shown in Figure 25.

Note: Do not overtighten the nuts; this could distort the cover and cause blade contact.

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