Assembly 15
29927 (Rev. 3/14/2008)

LEAF MULCHER (OPTIONAL)

Turn mower upside down on saw horses. If mower has
a bolt-on front shield, adjust shield all the way down in
long slots. Remove side shields. Leave side skids on. If
optional front roller has been installed, it must be
removed.
On mowers with bent-down front frame, remove center
baffle and drill three 7/16 diameter holes (two on 59’s)
in front of mower at the dimensions shown on drawing
on page 20.
Attach slotted angles (2) or (3 & 4) to leaf mulcher.
Place leaf mulcher over blades on mower. Attach
angles (2) or (3 & 4) and mower side shields to s ide
frame angle on mower. All 59 mowers with bolt-on front
shield will use front shield hole to attach angles (2) or
(3 & 4).
On mowers with bolt-on front shield, bolt front of leaf
mulcher to bottom of slots in front shield with 3/8 x 1"
bolts and flat washers. On mowers with bent-down
front frame, bolt leaf mulcher to inside of mower in
holes drilled in front frame using 3/8 x 1-1/2 bolts and
5/8 long pipe spacers between leaf mulcher and
mower. On some mowers where 5/8" pipe may be too
long, substitute
3/8 flat washers.
Drill 7/16 holes in rear of mower deck throug h holes in
leaf mulcher rear plates and bolt rear of leaf mulc her to
deck using 3/8 x 1" bolts.
Tighten all bolts securely. Turn each blade individually
inside the leaf mulcher to see that it clears the leaf
mulcher rings. If necessary, the rings may be re-
shaped with a hammer to clear the leaf mulcher rings.
DEALER CHECK LISTS

PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST

(DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY)
Inspect the equipment thoroughly after assembly to
ensure it is set up properly before delivering it to the
customer.
The following check lists are a reminder of points to
inspect. Check off each item as it is found satisfactory
or after proper adjustment is made.
___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in
good condition. Replace if damaged.
___ Check that shields an d guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if dam-
aged.
___ Properly attach implement to tractor and make all
necessary adjustments.
___ Check all bolts to be sure they are tight.
___ Check and grease all lubrication points as identi-
fied in “Service”.
___ Check that blades have been properly installed.

DELIVERY CHECK

(DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY)
___ Instruct customer how to lubricate and explain
importance of lubrication.
___ Point out the safety decals. Explain their meaning
and the need to keep them in place and in good
condition. Emphasize the increased safety haz-
ards when instructions are not followed.
___ Present Operator's Manual and request that cus-
tomer and all operators read it before operating
equipment. Point out the manual safety rules,
explain their meanings and emphasize the
increased safety hazards that exist when safety
rules are not followed.
___ Show customer the safe, proper procedures to be
used when mounting, dismounting, and storing
equipment.
___ Point out all guards and shields. Explain their
importance and the safety hazards that exist
when not kept in place and in good condition.