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38 INCH MOWER MULCH KIT
KIT No. 96071002000 (MKT38-97)
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
IMPORTANT:
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER
HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN
AFTER EACH USE.
• The
spe
cial mulch blades will recut the grass clip pings
many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall
onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be
noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quick ly
to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch with your
highest engine (blade) speed as this will pro vide the best
recutting action of the blades.
•
Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends to
form clumps and interferes with the mulch ing action. The
best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon. At this
time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be
exposed to the direct sun.
•
For best results, adjust the mower cutting height so that
the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass
blades. For ex tremely heavy mulch ing, re duce your width
of cut and mow slow ly.
• Certain types of grass and grass con di tions may re quire
that an area be mulched a second time to com pletely hide
the clippings. When doing a sec ond cut, mow across or
perpendicular to the first cut path.
• Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow
north to south one week then change to east to west the
next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of
the lawn.
MODEL NO. 96071002000 (MKT38-97)
KEY PART
DESCRIPTION
NO. NO
.
1
532193957
Mulch Blade
2
532193215
Mulch Cover Assembly
(Includes Latch Hooks)
3
532160793
Latch Hook
4
532125004
Weld Nut
5
819061216
Washer 3/16 x 3/4
6
810071000
Washer, Lock #10
7
871081010
Screw #10 x 5/8
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REPLACE MOWER BLADES
1. Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades.
2. Remove blade bolts by turning counterclockwise.
3. Install mulch blades with stamped "THIS SIDE UP" fac-
ing up towards mower, or, blades stamped with "GRASS
SIDE" facing down towards grass.
IMPORTANT:
TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTER
HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR PATTERN ON
MANDREL ASSEMBLY.
4. Install and tighten blade bolts securely (45-55 Ft. Lbs.
torque).
02
54
5
BLADE
BLADE BOLT
(SPECIAL)
MANDREL
ASSEMBLY
STAR
PATTERN
CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your
hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with
heavy cloth.
Kit Contains:
(2) Mulch
Blades
(1) Mulch
Cover
Assembly
Tools Required:
(1) 5/8" wrench (Blade Bolt
)
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6
3
5
4
2
5
6
3
4
1
CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from
mow er. Raise and hold shield when at tach ing
mulch cover and al low it to rest on cover while
in op er a tion.
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B
INSTALL MULCH COVER
a. Raise and hold deflector shield (1) in up right position.
b. Place slot in mulch cover (2) over tab (3) on mower and
position plate over mower opening as shown.
c. Hook rear latch (4) into flange hole on back of mower
deck.
d. Hook front latch (5) into tab hole on front of mower deck.
e. Check to be sure mower opening is completely cov ered by
the mulch cover.
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3
4
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1
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