Use and Care Manual

Instruction Sheet

Kit Number: 71513900

42-INCH MULCH KIT

Package Contents

Check the contents of your kit for the parts listed below.

Also see Figure 1.

INSTALLATION

1. Stop engine, remove key, wait for moving parts to

stop and hot parts to cool.

2. Disconnect spark plug wire.

3. Raise the front of the unit to gain access to the

underside of the deck. Securely support the unit.

4. Remove two 5/16" locking top flange nuts retaining

discharge chute assembly and remove discharge

chute. Retain all parts for operation without mulch

kit. See Figure 2.

5. Remove three 5/8" hex nuts and washers retaining

blades and remove blades. Retain blades for

operation without mulch kit. Retain nuts and

washers for kit installation. See Figure 3.

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW

INSTRUCTIONS could result in personal injury

and/or damage to unit.

Read, understand, and follow all safety practices

in Operator’s Manual before beginning.

Item Description Qty Ariens P/N

1 Left Mulch Baffle 1 04779051

2 Center Mulch Baffle 1 04779151

3 Right Mulch Baffle 1 04779251

4 15" Mulch Blade 3 04794200

5 5/16-18 Locking Flange Nut 8 06545400

Figure 1

WARNING: ALWAYS chock wheels and know

all jack stands are strong and secure and will

hold weight of unit during maintenance.

CAUTION: On multi-blade mowers, rotation of

one mower blade will cause all mower blades to

rotate.

WARNING: Mower blades are sharp and can

cut you. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing.

Figure 2

Figure 3

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Instruction Sheet Kit Number: 71513900 42-INCH MULCH KIT WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS could result in personal injury and/or damage to unit. Read, understand, and follow all safety practices in Operator’s Manual before beginning. Package Contents Check the contents of your kit for the parts listed below. Also see Figure 1.
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6. Remove eight 3/8 x 1/2" tapping screws from top of deck. Retain screws for operation without mulch kit. See Figure 4. 8. Install mulch blades (item 4) with washers and hex nuts removed earlier. Torque blade nuts to 100 – 120 lbf-ft (136 – 163 N•m). See Figure 6. 4 Figure 6 9. Return unit to operating position Figure 4 10. Connect spark plug wire. 7. Install left, center and right baffles (Items 1, 2 and 3) from underside of deck. Retain with eight 5/16" locking flange nuts (item 5). MULCHING TIPS 1.