Mulching Kit (Optional Accessory) - Ventrac HM602 Operator's Manual & Parts Drawings

5. Reinstall the flange nut onto the height adjustment
linkage bolts and torque to 31 ft-lbs (42 Nm).
6. Lift up the mower deck shield and remove the 2)
ball pins (D) that lock the hitch arms from pivoting.
D
7. Raise the mower hitch arms up and reinstall the
ball pins to hold the hitch arms in the up position.
8. Remove rubber bumpers that the hitch arms rest
on and reinstall in the correct orientation for the
selected cutting height range. If changing the
mower deck to the standard cutting height range,
stack two rubber bumpers on top of the deck.
If changing the mower deck to the high cutting
range, place one bumper on top of the deck and
the other bumper on the underside of the deck.
Standard Position
9. Reinstall the bumper mounting hardware and
torque to 70-80 in-lbs (8-9 Nm).
10. Remove the 2) ball pins and lower the hitch arms
back to the level position. Reinstall the ball pins
and lower the mower deck shield back into place.
11. Move the height adjuster bracket to position #13
and remove the 3" blocks from under the deck.
GENERAL OPERATION
D
High Position
Operation - 18

Mulching Kit (Optional Accessory)

Mulching procedures may vary greatly due to cli-
mate, type of grass, and soil conditions. It is gener-
ally best to mow frequently and in dry conditions.
Leaves are usually mulched and dispersed better
when some grass is cut with the leaves.
Mulching often requires more power than normal
mowing. When mulching wet and/or thick grass,
more frequent cleaning of the underside of the deck
may be necessary.
Low lift or mulching blades are recommended for
mulching. Blades must be sharp and in good condi-
tion for best mowing results.