Operator’s Manual Mulch Kit For 600-series tractors with a 38-inch or 42-inch Deck Model OEM-190-116 MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 770-10435.
SECTION 1: TO THE OWNER The Model 116 mulch kit replaces the Model 112 kit. It is designed for use with 38-inch or 42-inch cutting decks on 600-series lawn tractors manufactured after 1996 ONLY. It will NOT fit on tractors with decks made in 1996 or prior. If you should own such a tractor and would like to convert the deck to a mulcher, purchase kit OEM-190-096 (38inch decks) or kit OEM-190-097 (42-inch decks).
SECTION 3: INSTALLING THE MULCH KIT NOTE: Tractors with older-style cutting decks (manufactured between 1997 and 2000) do NOT have holes pre-drilled for mounting the mulch plug and deck skirts. All tractors manufactured in 2001 or later will have pre-drilled holes in the cutting deck. Carriage Screw Installing the Mulch Plug The following instructions apply to both 38-inch cutting decks and 42-inch cutting decks. Bell Washer Tractor’s Manufactured in 2001 or later (with pre-drilled holes) 1.
Attaching the Deck Skirts 38-inch Decks The following instructions are for the installation of the mulch kit on tractor’s equipped with a 38-inch deck only. If your tractor is equipped with a 42-inch deck, disregard these instructions and skip to the instructions on page 6 under the heading 42-inch Decks. WARNING: Before attempting to install the mulch kit, move the machine to flat, level ground, disengage PTO, shift to neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
38-inch Decks Right-hand Skirt Segment Left-hand Skirt Segment Toe Guard Make Sure that the RH skirt segment butts flushly up against the toe guard. Make Sure that the deck segments butt flushly up against each other. IMPORTANT: Line up the deck skirts evenly along the edge of the cutting deck’s front lip.
Attaching the Deck Skirts 42-inch Decks The following instructions are for the installation of the mulch kit on tractor’s equipped with a 42-inch deck only. If your tractor is equipped with a 38-inch deck, disregard these instructions and refer to the previous instructions on page 4 under the heading 38-inch Decks.
42-inch Decks Right-hand Skirt Segment Left-hand Skirt Segment Toe Guard Make Sure that the RH skirt segment butts flushly up against the toe guard. Make Sure that the deck segments butt flushly up against each other. IMPORTANT: Line up the deck skirts evenly along the edge of the cutting deck’s front lip.
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship.
