8
ASSEMBLY
For the collection system to operate properly you will
need to replace the cutting blades on your unit with
thehighliftbladesinthekit.
1. Removemowerdeckfrommachine.Referto
Operator’s Manual, if necessary.
2. Removestandardmowerbladesfromdeckand
installhighliftbladesprovidedtomowerdeck.
Individual preferences may vary, depending on
mowing conditions and on the type and heaviness
of grass to be bagged.
NOTE:Therearetwodifferenttypesofhighlift
bladeswiththegrasscatcher.Thebladewith
highestliftshouldbeputonhubnearestthe
dischargeopening.Thebladewiththelowerlift
shouldbeputonthetrimsidehub.
3. Installrearbafebyaligningwithholesatrear
ofdischargechute.Frominsidedeck,install
¼-20x¾"boltthroughslottedholeinbafeand
extendthroughdeckwall.Attach¼washerand
¼-20 nyloc nut. Install
5
/16-18 x ¾" carriage bolt in
square hole in the same manner and attach
5
/16
washer and
5
/16-18nylocnut.Liftbafetotopof
slot and tighten hardware.
4. Spinmowerbladeseveraltimestocheckfor
sufcientclearance.CONTACTBETWEEN
BLADE AND BAFFLES MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY.
REAR BAFFLE
TOP VIEW OF DECK
1. Reinstalldecktomachine.RefertoOperator’s
Manual, if necessary.
2. Removegrassdeectorfrommowerdeckby
pullinghairpincotteranddeectorpin.
3. Positiondischargeadapterassemblyondeck.
Rundeectorpinthroughthedeectorspringand
themountingbracketsonthedeectorandmower
deck.Slipspringendthroughlockslotonthe
deectormouningbracket.Securedeectorpin
with hairpin cotter.
DeectorPin
Hair Pin Cotter
MoverDeck
8059-048
DeectorSpring
LockSlot
1
CHANGING BLADES
2
DISCHARGE ADAPTER
WARNING
Blades are sharp. Protect your hands
with gloves and/or wrap blades with a
heavy cloth when handling.