Installation Instructions

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FORM NO. 3322–556

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL NO. 59227

Mulching Kit

for 52” Side Discharge Mowers

Loose

Parts

Note: Use the chart below to verify all parts have been shipped.

DESCRIPTION QTY. USE

Blades 3

Replaces side discharge blades.

Right Baf

fle

Left Baf

fle

Bolt, 5/16”–18 x 3/4”

Locknut, 5/16”–18

Install Left and Right Baf

fle

Spacer

apping Screw

Lower Baf

fle

Install Lower Baf

fle

Pre–Installation

1. Remove mower unit (see Operator’s Manual for

instructions).

2. Thoroughly clean mower deck. All debris must

be removed to ensure baffle will fit properly

against mower deck.

3. Repair all bent or damaged areas of mower deck

and replace any missing parts.

4. Remove belt covers from mower deck.

5. Tip mower deck upside down and block up ends

to ease installation of mulcher components.

Removing

Existing Blades

1. Remove blades and anti-scalp cups from

spindles.

Note: Save blades and anti–scalp cups for use

when in side discharging mode.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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FORM NO. 3322–556 Mulching Kit for 52” Side Discharge Mowers INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MODEL NO. 59227 Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to verify all parts have been shipped. DESCRIPTION QTY. Blades 3 Right Baffle 1 Left Baffle 1 Bolt, 5/16”–18 x 3/4” 5 Locknut, 5/16”–18 5 Spacer 5 Tapping Screw 5 Lower Baffle 1 USE Replaces side discharge blades. Install Left and Right Baffle Install Lower Baffle Pre–Installation Removing Existing Blades 1.
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Installation Instructions POTENTIAL HAZARD • Blade is sharp. WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Contact with sharp blade can cause serious personal injury. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD • Wear gloves or wrap sharp edges of the blade with a rag. 1. Align both baffles (Fig. 1). • The plug on the right baffle must be inserted in to the hole in the left baffle (Fig. 1). • The tab on the left baffle must be inserted into the slot in the right baffle (Fig. 1). 2. Connect both baffles together with bolt and locknut.
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Installation Instructions 8. Rotate all the blades to ensure that there is at least 1/4” clearance between the blades and baffles. Install Lower Baffle Note: 1. Place secondary baffle as shown in figure 3. Make measurements to correctly place it. POTENTIAL HAZARD • A blade that is bent or damaged could break apart and pieces could be thrown at bystanders or at you as you use the mower. WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Pieces of blade that may be thrown could seriously injure or kill you or bystanders.
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Installation Instructions Reinstall Deck Mulching Tips 1. Turn mower deck over, right side up. 2. Install belt and belt covers onto mower deck. 3. Install mower unit (see Operator’s Manual for instructions). Selecting The Proper Height-Of-Cut Setting To Suit Conditions – Remove approximately one inch or no more that 1/3 of the grass blade when cutting.