SECTION 1: TO THE OWNER

The Model 116 mulch kit replaces the Model 112 kit. It is designed for use with 38-inch or 42-inch cutting decks on 600-series lawn tractors manufactured after 1996 ONLY. It will NOT fit on tractors with decks made in 1996 or prior. If you should own such a tractor and would like to convert the deck to a mulcher, purchase kit OEM-190-096 (38- inch decks) or kit OEM-190-097 (42-inch decks). If you are unsure of the exact manufacturing date of your tractor, you may contact the Customer Support department by dialing 1(800) 800-7310. Have your tractor’s model number and serial number ready for prompt service.

NOTE: References to LEFT and RIGHT indicate the left and right sides of the tractor when facing forward in the operator’s position. Reference to the FRONT indicates the grille end; to the REAR the drawbar end.

SECTION 2: CONTENTS OF CARTON

Before beginning installation, remove all parts from the carton and compare them to Figure 1. Carton contents are listed below with part numbers in parentheses. Tools required for kit installation are listed in the inset of Figure 1.

One Mulch Plug

(731-2363)

 

One 1/4-20 x .6 Carriage Screw

(710-0134)

One LH Skirt for 38-inch Decks

(783-1300)

 

One 1/4-20 x .6 Hex Screw

 

(710-0751)

One RH Skirt for 38-inch Decks

(783-1299)

 

One Bell Washer

 

 

(736-0270)

One LH Skirt for 42-inch Decks

(783-1258A)

One 1/4-20 Plastic Wing Nut

 

(712-3087)

One RH Skirt for 42-inch Decks

(783-1259A)

One Mulch Plug Drill Guide

 

(726-0211)

Six 1/4-20 x .5 Self-tapping Screws

(710-0599)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Self-tapping Screws
LH Skirt (38-inch decks)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carriage Screw

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hex Screw

 

RH Skirt (38-inch decks)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bell Washer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plastic Wing Knob

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drill Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tools Required

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Socket Wrench (Ratchet)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3/8” Socket

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

†

7/16” Socket

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

†

Hammer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LH Skirt (42-inch decks)

†

Center Punch or Large Nail

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

† C-clamps or Locking Pliers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

†

Electric Drill

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

† 1/8-inch Metal Drill Bit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RH Skirt (42-inch decks)

 

 

 

†

7/32-inch Metal Drill Bit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

† 9/32-inch Metal Drill Bit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mulch Plug

 

 

 

† Necessary only when installing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the mulch kit on an older-style

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1997-2000)cutting deck.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: The numeral “38” is stamped into the BOTTOM of each deck skirt to be used on 38-inch decks. Conversely, the numeral “42” is stamped into the TOP of each deck skirt to be used on 42-inch decks.

Figure 1

NOTE: Due to the fact that OEM-190-116 mulch kit is designed for use on both 38-inch cutting decks and 42-inch cutting decks, not all of the contents of the carton will be used for your tractor’s deck application.

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