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Installation Instructions
WARNING
Do not remove deflector. When mulch kit is
removed from the mower deck, the deflector
must cover discharge opening and be properly
installed.
4. Lift deflector (A, Figure 4) and remove any grass clip-
pings from discharge opening.
5. Secure the 5/16-18 x 3/4 carriage bolts (C) onto
mower deck housing using 5/16 push nuts (F).
6. Slide front of the mulch plate (E) under deflector
bracket (B).
7. Secure mulch plate (E) using the carriage bolts (C),
wing nut (D) and knob (G) as shown.
8. Lower deflector (A) over mulch plate (E).
9. Install the new blades with the lift wings (D, Figure 5)
pointing up toward the mower deck.
10. Reinstall the spring washers (B) and nut (C). Use a
wooden block (A) to prevent blade rotation while
tightening the nut (C) to 70-80 ft. lbs. (95-108 Nm).
11. Install mower deck (see "Mower Deck Removal and
Installation" in the Operator's Manual).
Mulch Kit removal is reverse of installation.
Note: It is not necessary to remove these new blades in
order to bag or side discharge.
M A N U F A C T U R I N G , I N C .
500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997
Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 USA
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E
Figure 4. Mulch Cover Installation and Removal
A. Deflector
B. Deflector Bracket
C. Carriage Bolts, 5/16-18 x 3/4
D. Wing Nut, 5/16-18
E. Mulch Plate
F. Push Nuts, 5/16
G. Knob, Plastic, 5/16-18
95-108 N.m.
70-80 ft. lbs.
Figure 5. Blade Installation
A. 4x4 Wood Block
B. Spring Washers
C. Blade Nut
D. Wings
© 2006 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Mulch Kit
A
F
B
C
F
G
B
A
D
C
Form No. 1732392-01
Rev. 4/2006
TP 200-4252-01-AT-N
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