Mulch Kit Installation
NOTE: Do not tighten hardware until mulch kit is com- pletely installed.
1.Raise deck and lock into transport position.
NOTE: Make sure deck is stable before proceed- ing.
2.Remove chain shielding if installed. Chain shielding is not required when using mulch kit.
3.Attach mulch kit frame to bottom of deck using carriage bolts (4) and flange lock nuts (5). Make sure head of carriage bolts are on the underside of the deck.
NOTE: Rotate blades and check for interference with mulch kit frame. Failure to do so could result damage or possible injury once mower is operated. Adjust frame as necessary.
4.Attach the two support brackets (1) to the mulch kit frame using carriage bolts (2) and flange lock nuts
(3). Make sure head of carriage bolt are on the blade side of the frame.
5.Using the support brackets as a template mark and drill two 11/32” holes into the deck baffles.
6.Secure support brackets to baffles using carriage bolts (2) and flange lock nuts (3). Make sure head of carriage bolts are on the blade side of the frame.
7.Tighten all hardware.
A.Mulch kit frame
1. Support bracket
2. 5/16 x 3/4 Carriage bolt
3. 5/16 NC flange lock nut
4. 3/8 NC x 1 Carriage bolt
5. 3/8 NC Flange lock nut
Figure 22. Mulch Kit Installation
32 Assembly | MAN0765 (12/5/2008) |
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