Installation Instructions

Gently flip the deck over to expose its underside.2.

Place a block of wood between the deck housing baffle 3.

and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer, then use a

wrench to remove the hex flange nut that secures each

blade to its spindle assembly. See Fig. 1-2.

IMPORTANT: The hex flange nuts have a right-handed (normal)

thread pattern. Do NOT attempt to force the nuts in the opposite

direction. Doing so may damage the nut.

Replace the blades with the blades included in the kit. Be 4.

sure to install each blade with the side marked ‘‘Bottom’’

(or with a part number stamped in it) facing the ground

when the mower is in the operating position.

IMPORTANT: Use a torque wrench to tighten each blade

spindle’s hex flange nut to between 70 ft-lb and 90 ft-lb.

Model 19A30006OEM mulch kit is designed for use with select

42-inch two-blade cutting decks. Refer to your lawn tractor’s

Operator’s Manual to assure compatibility

Carton Contents

Before beginning installation, remove all parts from the carton to

make sure everything is present. Carton contents are listed below

and shown in Fig. 1-1. Part numbers are shown in parentheses.

Two Mulching Blades (742-0616A) •

One 42” Deck Mulch Plug Assembly (631-04463)•

One Pin (711-04069) and Flange Nut (712-04063)•

Blade Installation

WARNING: Before beginning installation, place the

tractor on a firm and level surface, set the parking

brake, place the PTO in the disengaged (OFF)

position, stop the tractor’s engine and remove the

ignition key to prevent unintended starting.

WARNING: Cutting blades are sharp. Always protect

hands by wearing heavy leather work gloves to

grasp blades.

Remove the cutting deck from beneath the tractor as 1.

instructed in your tractor’s Operator’s Manual.

Figure 1-1

Figure 1-2

Form No. 769-05296A

December 4, 2009

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

Printed In USA

In s t a l l a t I o n Ma n u a l

42-inch Mulch Kit — 19A30006OEM

Form No. 3365-291 Rev A

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Form No. 3365-291 Rev A Installation Manual 42-inch Mulch Kit — 19A30006OEM Model 19A30006OEM mulch kit is designed for use with select 42-inch two-blade cutting decks. Refer to your lawn tractor’s Operator’s Manual to assure compatibility 2. Gently flip the deck over to expose its underside. 3. Place a block of wood between the deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer, then use a wrench to remove the hex flange nut that secures each blade to its spindle assembly. See Fig.
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Installing the Mulch Plug 1. 4. Secure the mulch plug assembly in place by attaching its strap to the pin. See Fig. 1-5. 5. With the mulch plug in place, the discharge chute will remain propped-up so that the operator can more easily maneuver the tractor’s deck near and around trees and other obstacles. Secure the pin to the deck with the flange nut. See Fig, 1-3. Figure 1-5 Figure 1-3 2. Lift the discharge chute up (A). See Fig. 1-4. 3.