Yazoo/Kees Mulch Kit Consumer 48" User's Manual
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1. operation OPTIONAL FRONT GAUGE WHEEL LATCH BRACKET HOOK SPACER DEFLECTOR SHIELD TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING For best bagging and discharging install the high lift blades 1 Remove the mulch cover and mulch blades and install high lift blades 2 Store mulch cover and mulch blades in a safe place Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH CLEAN AFTER EACH USE e The special mulch blades will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will pro vide the best recutting action of the blades e Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun e For best results adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades For extremely heavy mulching reduce your width of cut and mow slowly e Certain typesof grass and grass conditions may require tha2. CONSUMER 48 MULCH KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Kit Contains 3 Mulch Blades 1 Mulch Cover 1 Bag of Parts Tools Required A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed 2 7 16 wrenches 1 5 8 wrench Blade Bolt 1 1 or 2 Phillips Screwdriver Mulch Cover 2 Latch Hook Assemblies 2 Screws 10 x 5 8 0 2 Weld Nuts 10 G 2 Wash 1 4 2 Washers 3 16 x 3 2 Lock Washers 10 O 1 Lock Nuts 1 4 20 3 Washers 1 4 x 5 8 EZ 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 2 1 Latch Hook Spacer CAUTION Muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after Pangna has stopped To avoid severe burns on contact stay away from these areas Part No 539 110515 Rev IR 11 05 03 1 REPLACE MOWER BLADES See Fig 1 CAUTION Blades are sharp Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 1 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades 2 Remove blade bolts by turning counterclockwise 3 Install mulch blades with stamped THIS SIDE UP facing up towards mower or blades stamped with GRASS SIDE facing down towards grass IMPORTANT TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR PATTERN ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY 4 Install and tighten blade bolts securely 45 55 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT SPECIAL BLADE BOLT IS HEAT TREATED MANDREL STAR ASSEMBLY PATTERN FI
3. G 1 ASSEMBLE LATCH HOOK SPACER See Fig 2 1 Instailthe spacer with the 1 4 20 x 2 long hex bolt three 3 washers and lock nut as shown Tighten hardware securely 2 Discard mulch baffle and remaining mulch baffle mount ing hardware 1 4 hex bolts washers and lock nuts LOCK NUT 1 4 20 LATCH HOOK SPACER DEFLECTOR WASHERS 1 4 X 5 8 LONG HEX BOLT 1 4 20 X 2 FIG 2 3 ASSEMBLE MULCH COVER See Fig 3 NOTE Pre assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down 1 Install the two latch hooks to mulch cover using screw 3 16 washer lock washer and weld nut as shown 2 Tighten hardware securely HOOK POINTS WELD WELD NUT DOWN NUT FROM THE TOP LATCH HOOK SCREW 10 X 5 8 Lock WASHER j WASHER 4 3 16 X 3 4 NUT oe WASHER LOCK SCREW 10X5 8 i MULCH 3 16 X 3 4 WASHER COVER FIG 3 4 INSTALL MULCH COVER See Fig 4 1 Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower with hook positioned as shown 3 Place slot in mulch cover over tab on mower and posi tion plate over mower opening as shown 4 Hook front latch over latch hook spacer on front of mower 5 Checktobe sure mower opening is completely covered by the muich cover CAUTION Do not remove deflector shield from mower Raise and hold shield when attaching mulch cover and allow it to rest on cover while in
4. t an area be muiched a second time to completely hide the clippings When doing a second cut mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path e Change your cutting pattern from week to week Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AND REPAIR PARTS OR DERING KEEPTHIS INSTRUCTION SHEETWITHYOUR TRACTORS OWNER S MANUAL REPAIR PARTS KEY PART NO NO 1 539 110512 2 539 110513 3 539 108194 4 539 108089 5 539 108084 6 539 107360 7 539 976952 10 539 101313 11 539 976978 12 539 110514 13 539 065110 DESCRIPTION Mulch Blade Mulch Cover Latch Hook Weld Nut Washer 3 16 x 3 4 Washer Lock 10 Screw 10 x 5 8 Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 2 Lock Nut 1 4 20 Latch Hook Spacer Washer 1 4 x 5 8
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