Installationlnstructions
50" MULCH KIT
WITH BAFFLES
PART NO. 1687050
MODEL 107.277740
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Kit Contents:
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BAFFEL ASSEMBLY _._XX. 5 --_ Q o I ,_
STRAP, Rubber X \\"_ I_=_=I _ Jl J
NUT,Pus.,_16 \ _ I" " I _ "
WASHER N _,_'_//.) _ -- -- --
SCREW, Philllps,#10-24xl _ _/ .
NUT. Hex, Nylock,#10-24 _ _ _ _ 11
NUT, Hex, RangeLock, 5/16-18 /'X_ _ I _'_ _ I
CARRIAGE BOLT,5/16-18x 5/8 ./ _ L- a
BAFFLE& DEFLECTOR,LH 12 _-. _ • _J
BAFFLE &DEFLECTOR, RH _'
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Figure 1.' Contents
Before beginning any servise work turn off the
PTO, set the paridng brake, turn off the ignition,
_ WARNING 1
remove the key, and disconnect the spark plug
wire(s).
INSTALLATIGN
1, Remove the mower deck. Refer to Operator's
Manual (see Mower Deck Removal & Installat(on).
2. See Figure 2. Remove the RH blade. Usa a block of
wood to prevent blade rotation while loosening the
capscrew by turning it counterolockwise.
3. Remove the capscrew (D, Figure 3). springwasher
(C), hex washer (B), and blade (E).
4. Reinstall the blade with the liftwings (E, Figure 3)
pointing up toward the mower deck as shown.
5. Reinstall the hex washer (B, Figure 3), spring washer
(C) and capscrew (D). Use a wooden block (A) to
prsveP.tblade foliationwhile tightening the capscrew
(D) to 45-55 ft. Ihs. (61-75 N.m). Turn capscrew
clockwise to tigh:ten.
Flgul_ 2. Blade Re noval
Figure 3. Blade InJitallation
A. 4x4 Wood Blocl
1 B. Hex Washer
C. Spring Washer
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D. Blade _._r---'_-_
E- Blade w/Lift W_r 1=
InstallationIns'bructions Mulchi it
A. Mounting Plate
B. Carriage Bolts &, Push Nuts
C. Nut, Flange Lock, 5/16-16
D. Baffle, RH
E. Baffle, LH
F, Carriage Bolts, 5/16-18 x 5/8
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Figure 4. Baffle installation
6. install RH baffle (D) secure with carriage bolts & push
nuts (B) and nuts (C).
Note: The oardage bolt & push nuts are comb/n_ to
hold carriage bolt in place and aid in ease of installation.
7. Install mounting plate (A, Figure 4) to mower deck
securing with 5/16-18 x 5/8 carriage bolts (F) nuts.
8. Install LH baffle (E) secure with carriage bolts & push
nuts (B) and nuts (C).
9. Install the mower d,_ck. Refer to the Operator's
Manual (see Mower Deck Removal & Installation)
10. Lift discharge defied.--totup (D, Figure 5).
11. Insert mulch baffle assembly (A) into mounting plate
(B).
12. Pull rubber strap (E) and secure by placing strap
completely over Iocknut (C).
Note: The new RH mulching blade DOES NOT need to
be removed or changed for side discharge. For use with
a bagger the mulching/side discharge blade will need to
be replaced with a begging b/ads.
Figure 5. Mul¢h €ove! r Installation
A. Baffle Assembly
B, Mounting Plate
C. Losknut
D, Discharge Deflect,: r
E, Rubber Strap
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