2.
Remove the existing bolt and nut from the
mower deck (
).
Important:
For 48-inch and 60-inch mower
decks, there is only one bolt and nut that you
can remove.
For 54-inch mower deck, remove the bolt and
nut as shown in
.
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Figure 9
1.
Existing bolt
2.
Existing nut
3.
Install the left side of the baffle using a carriage
bolt (5/16 x 3/4 inch) and flange nut (5/16 inch)
as shown in
.
4.
Loosen the 2 carriage bolts (5/16 x 3/4 inch) in
the baffle slots, and slide the baffle until the hole
aligns with the hole in the mower deck (
5.
Install baffle as shown in
Important:
Ensure that you use the correct
hole for the baffle; refer to
.
6.
Tighten the 2 carriage bolts (5/16 x 3/4 inch) in
the baffle slots (
).
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Figure 10
54-inch mower deck shown
1.
Inner baffle
6.
Install this carriage bolt
(5/16 x 3/4 inch) and
flange nut (5/16 inch) after
sliding the baffle.
2.
Hole for
48-inch and
60-inch
mower deck
installation.
7.
Slots in the baffle
3.
Hole for
54-inch
mower
deck installation.
8.
Loosen these 2 carriage
bolts (5/16 x 3/4 inch) and
2 flange nut (5/16 inch).
4.
Right blade
9.
Install this carriage bolt
(5/16 x 3/4 inch) and
flange nut (5/16 inch) first.
5.
Outer baffle
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