Simplicity Manufacturing REGENT II User Manual
1
Installation
Instructions
50” Mulch Kit
Mfg. No. 1694958
For Regent II / 500 / 2500 / LT-200 Series Lawn Tractors
Figure 1. Contents
Kit Contents:
Ref. Part No. Qty. Description
1 1716697 3 BLADES, Mower
2 1726578 1 PLATE, Mounting
3 1732349A 1 BAFFLE ASSEMBLY
4 2171600 1 STRAP, Rubber
5 1933988 8 NUT, Push, 5/16
6 1960096 1 WASHER
7 1960393 1 SCREW, Phillips, #10-24 x 1
8 1933896 1 NUT, Hex, Nylock, #10-24
9 1927557 10 NUT, Hex, Flange Lock, 5/16-18
10 1931332 10 CARRIAGE BOLT, 5/16-18 x 5/8
11 1716150A 1 BAFFLE & DEFLECTOR, LH
12 1726913A 1 BAFFLE & DEFLECTOR, RH
12
INSTALLATION
1. Remove the mower deck. Refer to Operator’s
Manual (see Mower Deck Removal & Installation).
2. See Figure 2. Remove the blades. Use a block of
wood to prevent blade rotation while loosening the
capscrew by turning it counterclockwise.
Before beginning any service work turn off the
PTO, set the parking brake, turn off the ignition,
remove the key, and disconnect the spark plug
wire(s).
WARNING
2
3
7
11
9
10
5
LOOSEN
Figure 2. Blade Removal
4
8
6
1
2
Installation Instructions Mulch Kit
A
D
C
E
B
Figure 3. Blade Installation
A. 4x4 Wood Block D. Blade Capscrew
B. Hex Washer E. Blade w/Lift Wings
C. Spring Washer
3. Remove the capscrew (D, Figure 3), spring washer
(C), hex washer (B), and blade (E).
4. Reinstall the new blade with the lift wings (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
prevent blade rotation while tightening the capscrew
(D) to 45-55 ft. lbs. (61-75 N.m). Turn capscrew
clockwise to tighten.
Figure 4. Baffle Removal
A. Mower Deck
B. Carriage Bolts,5/16-18 x 3/4
C. Blowout Baffle, Short
D. Nut, Whizlock, 5/16-18 x 3/4
C
B
D
A
6. Remove and discard short blowout baffle (C, Figure
4), carriage bolts (B) and locknuts (D) from mower
deck (A).
Loading...