Simplicity Mower Installation Instructions

Installation
Instructions
Special Tools Recommended
• Punch (for decks with knock-outs)
• Drill
• 11/32" Drill Bit
Kit Parts
Included
1
2
❶
❶
Step One — Remove the mower deck from the
tractor. Locate the eight knock-outs as shown by the
arrows in the illustration above. Knock these out
carefully with a punch as shown in the inset above
and twist out.
On decks without knock-outs, position the baffle and
discharge plates as shown in Steps 4 through 6, then
drill ten 11/32" holes at each of the locations to attach
the baffle plates.
44" & 50" Mulching Kits
For 44" Mower Decks — Mfg. No. 1692884
For 50" Mower Decks — Mfg. No. 1692885
• Wood Block (for blade removal/installation)
• Three or four Large C-type Clamps
• Torque Wrench
Mfg. No. 1692884
Ref Part No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
*
Mfg. No. 1692885
Ref Part No.
1
2
3
3
4
5
6
7
8
*
7 4 5
❷
Wood
Block
❷
Step Two — Remove the standard blades using a
wood block to hold blades in position while removing the
mounting capscrew as shown above.
Do not handle the sharp mower blades with bare
hands. Careless or improper handling of blades
may result in serious injury.
Qty. Description
1727448 1 PLATE, Discharge Closure
1716149 1 BAFFLE Assembly, RH 44"
1721946 1 BAFFLE Assembly, LH 44"
1917372 11 NUT, Hex 5/16-18
1917356 11 LOCK WASHER, 5/16
1931332 9 BOLT, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8
1716696 3 BLADE, Mulch for 44"
1936842 2 SCREW, Phillips, 5/16-18 x 3/4
1708222 1 "Mulch-It" Manual
Qty. Description
1727448 1 PLATE, Discharge Closure
1716151 1 BAFFLE Assembly, RH 50"
1716150 1 BAFFLE Assembly, LH 50"
1917372 10 NUT, Hex 5/16-18
1917356 10 LOCK WASHER, 5/16
1931332 8 BOLT, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8
1716697 3 BLADE, Mulch for 50"
1936842 2 SCREW, Phillips, 5/16-18 x 3/4
1708222 1 "Mulch-It" Manual
6
Loosen
Mounting Capscrew
WARNING