4.
Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to the spindle.
IMPORTANT:
The hex flange nuts have a right-handed (normal) thread pattern.
Do NOT attempt to force the nuts in the opposite direction. Doing so may damage the
nuts.
5.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 on the other cutting blade.
6.
Replace the blades with the blades included in the kit. Be sure to install each
blade with the side marked ‘‘Bottom’’ (or with a part number stamped in it)
facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position.
IMPORTANT:
Use a torque wrench to tighten each blade spindle’s hex
flange
nut to between 90 ft-lb and 110 ft-lb
.
Installing the Mulch Plug
1.
Pivot the chute deflector upward and remove the protective cover from the
pin found on the deck’s surface. See Figure 3.
Figure 3
2.
To install the mulch plug, pivot the discharge chute upward. Refer to Figure 5:
a. Insert the mulch plug rod into the hole found on the bracket (or deck
wheel bracket, on models so equipped).
b. Position the rear of the mulch plug over the pin found on the deck’s
surface.
a
b
Figure 4
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