Ariens 71514000 Instruction Sheet

Instruction Sheet
Kit Number: 71514000
52-INCH MULCH KIT
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS could result in personal injury
and/or damage to unit.
Read, understand, and follow all safety practices
in Operator's Manual before beginning.

Package Contents

Check the contents of your kit for the parts listed below.
Also see Figure 1.
Item Description
1 Universal Mulch Baffle
2 Center Mulch Baffle
3 18" Mulch Blade
4 5/16-18 Locking Flange Nut
4

INSTALLATION

1. Stop engine, remove key, wait for moving parts to
stop and hot parts to cool.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire.
3. Raise the front of the unit to gain access to the
underside of the deck. Securely support the unit.
WARNING: ALWAYS chock wheels and know
all jack stands are strong and secure and will
hold weight of unit during maintenance.
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Qty Ariens P/N
3 04775451
1 04775351
3 04794400
8 06545400
3
2
1
Figure 1
CAUTION: On multi-blade mowers, rotation of
one mower blade will cause all mower blades to
rotate.
WARNING: Mower blades are sharp and can
cut you. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when servicing.
4. Remove two 5/16" locking top flange nuts retaining
discharge chute assembly and remove discharge
chute. Retain all parts for operation without mulch
kit. See Figure 2.
Figure 2
5. Remove three 5/8" hex nuts and washers retaining
blades and remove blades. Retain blades for
operation without mulch kit. Retain nuts and
washers for kit installation. See Figure 3.
Figure 3
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