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Figure 19
1. Center rollers and spacer
2. Nut
Installing and Removing the
Baffles
The following instructions are for removing and installing
baffles. The baffles are used for mulching only. It is written
as though you were to install the baffles. Reverse the
procedures to remove them.
Before Installing or Removing the Baffles
Warning
Contact with sharp blade can cause serious injury.
Wear gloves or wrap sharp edges of the blade with
a rag.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to
the neutral locked position and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Remove the belt covers from the mower deck.
4. Remove the mower deck.
5. Tip the mower deck upside down and block up ends to
ease installation of baffle components.
6. Thoroughly clean mower deck. All debris must be
removed to ensure baffle will fit properly against
mower deck.
7. Repair all bent or damaged areas of the mower deck and
replace any missing parts.
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3. Bolt
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Removing the Blades
1. Refer to removing the blades on page 29.
2. Remove the blades before removing or installing the
baffles and kickers. This will help with the positioning
of the baffles and kickers.
Installing or Removing the Recycler
Baffle
1. Place the left and right sides of the baffle together with
the center pin inserted into the flange.
2. Secure the flanges with a bolt (5/16 x 5/8 inch) and
locknut (5/16 inch) (Fig. 20).
3. Place the baffle assembly inside the cutting chamber
(Fig. 20). Secure it with 8 bolts (5/16 x 5/8 inch), with
the bolt heads on the inside, and 8 locknuts (5/16 inch).
Note: All bolt heads need to be on the inside of the mower.
4. Tighten all mounting hardware securely.
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Figure 20
1. Baffle left side
2. Baffle right side
Installing or Removing the Kickers
1. Place the spacers and the kickers inside the mower and
over the holes provided (Fig. 21).
2. Secure each kicker with a bolt (5/16 x 1 inch), with the
bolt heads on the inside, a washer (5/16 inch) and a
locknut (5/16 inch) (Fig. 21).
Note: All bolt heads need to be on the inside of the mower.
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3. Bolt, 5/16 x 5/8 inch
4. Locknut, 5/16 inch
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