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Baffle Installation
Baffle and Blade Installation
Note: Units with an anti-blowout baffle do not require the
Clean Sweep baffle.
1. Remove mower deck. See OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
2. Install notched side of baffle (A, Figure 4) to
discharge side of deck securing with 5/16-18 x 2
carriage bolt (C) and 5/16-18 locknut (D). Install
5/16-18 wing nut (F) and locknut (G) to carriage bolt
(C) as shown.
3. Secure center of baffle (A) to deck using 5/16-18 x 2
carriage bolt (C), spacer (B) and nut (D). Secure LH
end of baffle (A) to deck using 5/16-18 x 5/8 carriage
bolt (E) and nut (D).
4. Remove right hand blade (A, Figure 5). Use a block
of wood to prevent blade rotation while loosening the
capscrew.
5. Reinstall the large washer (B, Figure 6), spring
washer (C) and capscrew (D). Use a wooden block
(A) to prevent blade rotation while tightening the
capscrew (D) to 45-55 ft. lbs. (61-75 Nm).
Figure 4. Baffle Assembly
A. Baffle (New)
B. Spacer (New)
C. Carriage Bolts,
5/16-18 x 2 (New)
D. Locknuts, WHIZ Lock,
5/16-18 (New)
E. Carriage Bolt,
5/16-18 x 5/8 (New)
F. Wing Nut Assembly,
Large, 5/16-18 (New)
G. Locknut, Center Lock,
5/16-18 (New)
H. Grass Shield (Existing)
I. Blade, High Lift (New)
J. Hex Washer (Existing)
K. Washer (Existing)
L. Capscrew,
7/16-14 x 1-1/4 (Existing)
D
J
B
D
E
H
G
F
I
K
L
A
C
LOOSEN
Figure 5. Blade Removal
A. Blade
Figure 6. Blade Installation Mowers
A. 4x4 Wood Block
B. Hex Washer
C. Spring Washer
D. Blade Capscrew
A
B
C
D
Torque Capscrew to
45-55 ft. lbs. (61-75 Nm)
A