Installation Instructions

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FormNo.3436-252RevB

Recycler

Kit

Groundsmaster

3200or3300SeriesTractionUnitwith60inor

72inSideDischargeRotaryMower

ModelNo.31976

ModelNo.31978

InstallationInstructions

PreparingtheMachine

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.RaisethemowerdecktotheTRANSPORT

position;refertoyourOperator’sManual.

4.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

5.RotatethemowerdecktotheSERVICEposition;

refertoyourOperator’sManual.

RemovingtheBlades

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

1.Grasptheendofthebladeusingaragor

thickly-paddedglove.

2.Removethebladebolt,anti-scalpcup,and

bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure1).

Retainthepartsforlaterinstallation.

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Figure1

1.Bladebolt2.Anti-scalpcup

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Summary of content (8 pages)

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Form No. 3436-252 Rev B Recycler® Kit Groundsmaster® 3200 or 3300 Series Traction Unit with 60in or 72in Side Discharge Rotary Mower Model No. 31976 Model No. 31978 Installation Instructions 1 Preparing the Machine No Parts Required Procedure 1. Park the machine on a level surface. 2. Engage the parking brake. 3. Raise the mower deck to the TRANSPORT position; refer to your Operator’s Manual. 4. Shut off the engine and remove the key. 5.
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3 Removing the Existing Baffles No Parts Required Procedure Note: In the steps below, the bolts are threaded into the mower deck. Remove the nuts before removing the bolts. 1. Remove the 2 flange nuts holding the baffles in place (Figure 2). 2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts from the adjustable flow baffle (Figure 2). 3. Remove the 3 bolts and 3 nuts holding the baffles in place (Figure 2). Retain the baffles and hardware for use when changing back to side-discharge mode.
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4 5 Installing the Discharge Cover Plate Installing the Recycler Baffles Parts needed for this procedure: Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Discharge cover plate 1 Left baffle 1 Carriage bolt (5/16 x 7/8 inch) 1 Center baffle 1 Flange nut (5/16 inch) 1 Right baffle 2 Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches) 8 Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) 2 Locknut (3/8 inch) 8 Locknut (3/8 inch) Procedure 1. 2.
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g309005 Figure 4 1. Right baffle 4. Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) 2. Center baffle 5. Locknut (3/8 inch) 3.
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6 7 Installing the Kickers Installing the Blades For 72-inch Mower Decks Only No Parts Required Parts needed for this procedure: Procedure 2 Kicker 4 Carriage bolt (5/16 x 7/8 inch) 4 Flange nut (5/16 inch) Install the blade, anti-scalp cup, and blade bolt and tighten the blade bolt to 115 to 149 N∙m (85 to 110 ft-lb) as shown in Figure 7. Important: The curved part of the blade must point toward the inside of the mower deck to ensure proper cutting. Procedure 1.
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8 9 Tightening the Hardware Completing the Installation No Parts Required No Parts Required Procedure Procedure 1. Tighten all nuts and bolts for the baffles. 2. Rotate the blades and ensure that there is clearance between the blades and the baffles. If there is not, loosen the baffle(s) until there is clearance and then secure the baffle(s). Rotate the mower deck to the MOWING position; refer to your Operator’s Manual.
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Notes:
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