Operator's Manual

12 se c t i O n 4 — as s e M b l y & in s t a l l a t i O n
Move the wood block to either the left or right blade for 6.
stabilization and remove and replace the center blade so
that side of the blade with part number faces the ground
when the mower is in the operating position.
NOTE: Save the three blades you just removed to use as
replacements or to reinstall on the blade spindles when not
using the bagger kit.
Installing the Deck Baffle
Note: If the deck is still flipped upside down with the blades
exposed, it may be easiest to flip the deck back over to complete the
following installation of the deck baffle and chute stop bracket.
Remove two of the self-tapping deck screws on the front 1.
right side of your deck.
Install the front deck baffle using two 710-3015 1/4-20 hex 2.
bolts and 712-04064 1/4-20 flange lock nuts from hardware
pack 689-00163 included with this bagger kit. See Fig. 4-17.
Note: This bagger kit includes two deck baffles, one baffle is
for the 50” deck and the other is for a 54” deck. Based on the
deck that you have, install one of the following baffles using the
directed hardware. The baffles may be identified by looking at
the parts list on Page 16:
50” Mowing Deck, install deck baffle Part No. 703-05783 •
using two 710-3015 1/4-20 hex bolts and 712-04064 1/4-20
flange lock nuts.
54” Mowing Deck, install deck baffle Part No. 703-06018A •
using two 710-04484 self-tap hex bolts.
Attaching Blades
WARNING! Always protect your hands while
servicing blades by wearing heavy work gloves or
using heavy rags.
NOTE: High-lift bagging blades are included in the grass-catcher
kit. Replace the blades with these new blades and save the
existing blades as replacements or to reinstall on the blade
spindles when not using the bagger kit.
Remove cutting deck from beneath the tractor following 1.
instructions for Deck Removal in operator’s manual of the
tractor. Gently flip the deck over to expose its underside.
Place a block of wood between the center deck housing 2.
baffle and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer. See Fig.
4-16.
Use a 15/16” wrench to remove the hex flange nut that 3.
secures the blades to the blade spindle assemblies. See Fig.
4-16.
WARNING! The hex flange nut has a right-handed
thread pattern. Do not attempt to force the nut in
wrong direction; it may damage the nut and create a
safety hazard.
Place a new blade on each spindle so that side of the blade 4.
with part number faces the ground when the mower is in
the operating position.
Note: This bagger kit includes two sets of blades, one set is
for the 50” deck and the other is for the 54” deck. Based on
the deck that you have, install one of the following blade
sets. The blades can be identified by the part number
stamped on each blade:
• 50” Mowing Deck, install Part No. 742-04056C
• 54” Mowing Deck, install Part No. 742-0679
Secure with the hex flange nut removed earlier. Use a 5.
torque wrench to tighten the hex flange nut between 70 to
90 foot-pounds.
Wood Block
Hex Flange Nut
Spindle Assembly
Figure 4-16
Figure 4-17
50” Deck 54” Deck
Deck Baffle
Hex Bolt
Hex Nut