2
Step
2
Replacing the Mulching
Door
1. Remove the pin (A) that holds the rods together
and remove the pivot rod (B).
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A
B
2. Remove the mulching door.
3. Remove the 4 nuts, washers, and bolts (A) that
hold the rubber gasket to the mower.
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A
4. Remove the rubber gasket (A) and the guide (B).
A
B
5. File or grind out the metal plate (A) in each of the
2 slots so that they are fully open to make room for
the new mulching door.
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A
6. Insert the new mulching door.
7. Install the rubber gasket and guide with the the
4 nuts, washers, and bolts that you previously
removed.
8. Install the pivot rod.
9. Install the pin to hold the 2 rods together.
Step
3
Assembling the Mower
1. Install the plate, pulleys, and belt onto the mower.
Important: Position the blades at 90° to each other.
Refer to the
Operator’s Manual
for instructions.
2. Adjust the belt tension.
Note: Refer to the
Operator’s Manual
for
instructions.
3. Install the cover onto the mower with the
fasteners that you previously removed.
4. Install the mower onto the tractor.
Note: Refer to the
Operator’s Manual
for
instructions.