Recycler Kit

Ensure that the mower has the rear grass guard to disperse clippings rearward and down toward the turf while in rear discharge mode.

To mulch grass clippings, install the baffles on the mower deck as instructed in the following procedures.

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.

1. Park the machine on a level surface.

2. Disengage the blade-control switch.

3. Move the motion-control levers outward to the NEUTRAL-LOCK position.

4. Shut off the machine and remove the key.

5. Wait for all moving parts to stop and for the machine to cool.

6. Turn the battery-disconnect switch to the OFF position.

7. Thoroughly clean the mower deck. Remove all debris to ensure that the baffles fit properly against the mower deck.

8. Repair all bent or damaged areas of the mower deck and replace any missing or damaged parts.

1. Lift the machine so that you can access the bottom of the mower deck.

2. Remove the existing blades from the spindles; refer to the Operator’s Manual for your machine.

1. Drill the 10 pilot holes in the deck to a diameter of 10 mm (3/8 inch) as shown in the following figure.

   

   Figure 1

   1. Hole for right baffle
   2. Holes for right kicker
   3. Holes for center kicker
   4. Holes for left kicker
   5. Hole for left baffle
   6. Hole for left baffle
   7. Hole for the right baffle

2. Drill the 2 pilot holes to a diameter of 8 mm (5/16 inch) as shown in the following figure.

   

   Figure 2

   1. Holes for center baffle

Parts needed for this procedure:

1. Remove the 4 outboard carriage bolts (5/16 x 7/8 inch) and 4 outboard locknuts (5/16 inch) that secure the deflector bracket to the mower deck.

   

   Figure 3

   1. Carriage bolt (5/16 x 7/8 inch)
   2. Locknut (5/16 inch)
   3. Deflector bracket

2. Secure the left and right baffle supports to the deflector bracket and mower deck using 4 carriage bolts (5/16 x 1-1/4 inches) and 4 flange nuts (5/16 inch) as shown in Figure 4.

3. Secure the center baffle support to the mower deck using 2 hex-head flange bolts (5/16 x 3/4 inch) and 2 flange nuts (5/16 inch) as shown in Figure 4.

   

   Figure 4

   1. Right baffle
   2. Center baffle
   3. Left baffle
   4. Flange nus (5/16 inch)
   5. Carriage bolt (5/16 x 1-1/4 inches)
   6. Hex-head flange bolt (5/16 x 3/4 inch)
   7. Flange nut (5/16 inch)

Parts needed for this procedure:

Loosely install the baffles to align the baffles with all the holes in the mower deck (Figure 5).

1. Position the right baffle into the mower deck.

2. Loosely secure the right baffle to the right discharge plate using 1 carriage bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) and 1 locknut (3/8 inch).

3. Loosely secure the right baffle to the right mower-deck divider and right baffle support using 2 carriage bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and 2 locknuts (3/8 inch).

4. Position the left baffle in the mower deck.

5. Loosely secure the left baffle to the left discharge plate using 1 carriage bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) and 1 locknut (3/8 inch).

6. Loosely secure the left baffle to the left mower-deck divider and left baffle support using 2 carriage bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and 2 locknuts (3/8 inch).

7. Position the center baffle into the mower deck.

8. Loosely secure the center baffle to the right and left mower-deck dividers and center baffle support using 3 carriage bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and 3 locknuts (3/8 inch).

9. Tighten all the locknuts.

   

   Figure 5

   1. Right discharge plate
   2. Right baffle support
   3. Right baffle
   4. Right mower-deck divider
   5. Center baffle
   6. Center baffle support
   7. Left mower-deck divider
   8. Left baffle
   9. Left baffle support
   10. Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1 inch)
   11. Locknut (3/8 inch)
   12. Left discharge plate

Parts needed for this procedure:

Secure the 3 kickers to the mower deck using 6 carriage bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and 6 locknuts (3/8 inch) as shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6

1. Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1 inch)
2. Locknut (3/8 inch)
3. Kicker

Parts needed for this procedure:

Refer to the Operator’s Manual for instructions on installing the blades.

Parts needed for this procedure:

Remove approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch) or no more than 1/3 of the grass blade when cutting. In exceptionally lush and dense grass you may need to raise the height-of-cut setting or convert the mower deck for rear discharge operations.

Air is required to cut and recut grass clippings in the mower housing, so do not set the height of cut too low or fully surround the housing by uncut grass. When making an initial cut through the center of an uncut area, operate the machine slower and back the machine if the mower starts to clog.

Grass grows at different rates at different times of the year. To maintain the same cutting height, mow more often in early spring. As the grass growth rate slows in midsummer, mow less frequently. If you cannot mow for an extended period, first mow at a high cutting height, then mow again 2 days later at a lower height setting.

A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass. A dull blade tears and shreds the grass. Tearing and shredding causes the grass to turn brown at the edges, which impairs growth and increases susceptibility to disease.

To ensure optimum performance, clean the underside of the mower deck after each use.

Important: Do not use brackish or reclaimed water to clean the machine.

Note: If residue grass builds up in the mower deck, cutting performance decreases.