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54” Mower Mulch Kit Installation Instructions
8. Flip the mower deck upside down and select the
appropriate ramps (see Figure 5).
9. Place the 17” right-hand ramp (A, Figure 4) against
the bottom and front of the deck. Secure the left side
of the ramp using a 5/16-18 x 3/4 capscrew, lock-
washer, and nut. Insert the capscrew from the bot-
tom of the deck.
10. With the center crease below the locating notch, and
the ramp positioned against the front of the deck,
center punch and drill the right ramp mounting hole
(use 11/32” drill).
11. Secure the right side of the ramp using a 5/16-18 x
3/4 capscrew, lockwasher, and nut. Insert the cap-
screw from the bottom of the deck.
12. Repeat steps 8 through 10 for the 13-1/2” left-hand
ramp.
13. Secure the ramps (A & B) to the deck using four
5/16-18 x 3/4 capscrews, lockwashers, and nuts (C).
Insert the capscrews from inside the deck as shown.
14. Install new mower blades (Ref. 11 & 12 Figure 1) and
new splined washers (Ref. 13). Install mower blade
(Ref. 12) on the center arbor. Torque the blade
mounting capscrews to 45-55 ft. lbs. (61-75 N.m.).
Figure 4. Mower Deck from Bottom
A. 17” Right-hand Ramp
B. 13-1/2” Left-hand Ramp
C. 5/16-18 x 3/4 Capscrew, Lockwasher, & Nut
Figure 5. Ramp Selection
C
A
B
14. Check and tighten all hardware. Rotate the blades
by hand to check clearances.
15. Reinstall the belt covers.
16. Reinstall the mower deck.
Locating Notch
Center Crease
Drill 11/32” Holes
Center Crease
Locating Notch
C
C
Mower Deck Viewed From Below
17" Right-Hand Ramp
(All Models)
13-1/2" Left-Hand Ramp
(2004-Later Models)
13-1/2" Left-Hand Ramp
(2003-Earlier Models)