Excel Two Bag Catcher Operator's Manual page 11

Flex tube
Chute
brace
Catcher
chute
Figure 3-3
5. 42"/46" Decks: Attach the catcher chute and chute
plate to deck. Tighten all hardware. Figure 3-3
6. Raise the front of the mower and deck up until the
blades can be accessed easily. Place the mower on jack
stands and do not allow the mower to move. Chock the
rear wheels.
WARNING: Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves and use extra cau-
tion when servicing them.
7. 42"/46" Decks: Remove the right side blade and
replace with the new blade (not included with the
catcher). Torque blades to 118 ft.-lbs (160.01 Nm).
48" Decks – Remove the right and center blades and
replace with the blade included with the catcher.
Torque blades to 118 ft.-lbs (160.01 Nm)
54" Decks – Remove the right blade and replace with
the blades included with the catcher. Torque blades to
118 ft.-lbs (160.01 Nm). Figure 3-4
WARNING: Failure to correctly torque the bolt
may result in the loss of the blade which can cause
serious injury.
8. Remove the jack stands and lower the mower.
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42"/46" Decks
NT .375-16
Nylok
FW .406 x .812
CB .375 x 1
Blade
Muffler guard
WARNING: Allow the engine to cool before pro-
ceeding to the next step.
9. Remove the muffler guard from the engine. Figure 3-5
10. Attach the deflector to the muffler along with the
muffler guard using the existing hardware. Figure 3-5
11. Attach the hitch plate mount to the mower's hitch
plate. Figure 3-6
3-3
Existing hardware
Torque to 118 ft.-lbs.
Figure 3-4
FW .343 x .687
NT .312-18
Deflector
CS .312 x 1
FW .343 x .687
Figure 3-5
Shield