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3.1ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR 48" AND 52" CUTTER DECK

-NOTE-

Use the illustrated parts list as a part number reference when following the assembly instructions.

1.Remove all packaging materials. Lay out the mounting hardware and the catcher assembly parts for easy access. Prepare the work area making sure that it is a clean, safe environment.

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCHING KIT, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED

2.Remove the discharge chute from the cutter deck. See Figure 3-1.

-NOTE-

Do not discard the discharge chute or mounting hardware. The discharge chute MUST be reinstalled any time the grass catcher has been removed from the machine.

3.Remove the right side belt cover to gain access to the spindle assembly. Remove the front u-nut from the cutter deck bracket. See Figure 3-1.

-NOTE-

Retain the original belt cover. This cover MUST be reinstalled any time the complete catcher system is removed.

4.Install the grass catcher pulley onto the spindle assembly. Apply loctite to both pulley setscrews and tighten. See Figure 3-1.

5.Remove the "Custom-Cut" and "Turbo" baffles from the cutter deck. Using the original hardware, install the new "Front" and "Turbo" baffles. See Figure 3-2.

Front Baffle

48V - 424401

52V - 424402

Turbo Baffle

48V - 424210

52V - 424211

UNDER SIDE OF

VELOCITY-PLUS

CUTTER DECK SHOWN

FIGURE 3-2

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Do not discard the original "Custom-Cut" or "Turbo" baffles. These baffles may be reinstalled any time the grass catcher has been removed from the machine.

6.Install the blower mounting bracket to the deck using carriage bolts (p/n 04003-11), lockwashers, and nuts. Do not fully tighten the hardware at this time. See Figure 3-3.

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