MTD 190-182,190-180 warranty Attaching The Blades, Inch Cutting Deck Models Only, Larger Blades

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Attaching The Blades

Smaller Blade

Part No. 742-0645

 

 

Attaching The Blades

 

NOTE: If your tractor is equipped with a 46” cutting deck,

 

three 2-in-1 cutting blades are included with this kit. For

 

improved bagging performance, install these blades on

 

your tractor using the following instructions.

 

Remove the blades from your tractor’s cutting deck as

 

follows:

 

1.

Remove the cutting deck from beneath the tractor,

 

Larger Blades

(refer to Deck Removal in the MAINTENANCE

Hex Flange Nut

Part No. 742-0644

section of your tractor’s operator’s manual for detailed

 

instructions) then gently flip the deck over to expose

 

 

Figure 5-1

 

its underside.

2.

Place a block of wood between the center deck hous-

 

 

 

ing baffle and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer,

 

 

keeping the blades from turning when you loosen the

 

 

hex flange nuts.

 

3.

Use a 15/16” wrench to remove the hex flange nut that

 

 

secures the blade to the spindle assembly.

NOTE: The hex flange nut has a normal (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.

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 rider is in the operating position.

5.Mount the SMALLER of the three blades to the CENTER spindle. The remaining two blades are interchangeable. See Fig. 5-1.

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

7.Remount the cutting deck.

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Attaching

The Blades

46-Inch Cutting

Deck Models Only

NOTE:

If your tractor is

equipped with a 46” cutting deck, three

2-in-1 cutting blades

are included with this kit. For proper bagging performance, install these blades on your tractor using the following instructions.

NOTE:

The hex flange nut has a normal (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.

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MTD 190-182,190-180 warranty Attaching The Blades, Inch Cutting Deck Models Only, Larger Blades, Hex Flange Nut