Recycler Kit

1. Park the machine on a level surface.

2. Engage the parking brake.

3. Raise the cutting unit to the TRANSPORT position; refer to your Operator’s Manual.

4. Shut off the machine and remove the key.

5. Turn the battery-disconnect switch to the OFF position; refer to the traction unit Operator’s Manual.

6. Rotate the cutting unit to the SERVICE position; refer to your Operator’s Manual.

Remove the blades from the cutting unit; refer to the blade removal procedure in the cutting unit Operator’s Manual.

Note: In the steps below, the bolts are threaded into the mower deck. Remove the nuts before removing the bolts.

1. Remove the 2 flange nuts that secure the baffles in place (Figure 1).

2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts from the adjustable flow baffle (Figure 1).

3. Remove the 3 bolts and 3 nuts that secure the baffles in place (Figure 1).

   Note: Retain the baffles and fasteners for use when changing back to side-discharge mode.

Figure 1

Parts needed for this procedure:

1. Secure the discharge cover plate to the outside of the mounting bracket using 2 carriage bolts (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches) and 2 locknuts (3/8 inch) as shown in Figure 2.

2. Secure the tab to the inside of the mower deck using 1 carriage bolt (5/16 x 7/8 inch) and 1 flange nut (5/16 inch) as shown in Figure 2.

   

   Figure 2

   1. Discharge cover plate
   2. Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches)
   3. Tab on the discharge cover plate
   4. Carriage bolt (5/16 x 7/8 inch)
   5. Locknut (3/8 inch)
   6. Flange nut (5/16 inch)

Parts needed for this procedure:

Note: Loosely install the baffles to align the baffles with all the holes in the mower deck (Figure 3).

1. Position the right baffle into the mower deck.

2. Loosely install the right baffle to the discharge plate using 1 carriage bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) and 1 locknut (3/8 inch) as shown in Figure 3.

3. Loosely install the right baffle to the mower deck using 1 carriage bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) and 1 flange nut (3/8 inch) as shown in Figure 3.

4. Position the left baffle into the mower deck.

5. Loosely install the left baffle to the mower deck using 1 carriage bolt (3/8 x 1 inch), 1 hex-washer-head bolt (3/8 x 1 inch), and 2 locknuts (3/8 inch) as shown in Figure 3.

6. Position the center baffle into the mower deck.

7. Loosely install the center baffle to the right baffle and left baffle using 4 carriage bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and 4 locknuts (3/8 inch) as shown in Figure 3.

8. Loosely install the center baffle to the mower deck using 1 hex-washer-head bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) and 1 locknut (3/8 inch) as shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3

1. Flange nut (3/8 inch)
2. Right baffle
3. Hex-washer-head bolt (3/8 x 1 inch)
4. Center baffle
5. Left baffle
6. Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1 inch)
7. Locknut (3/8 inch)

Parts needed for this procedure:

1. Remove the 4 plugs from the mower deck (Figure 4).

   

   Figure 4

   1. Plugs

2. Secure the 2 kickers to the mower deck using 4 carriage bolts (5/16 x 7/8 inch) and 4 flange nuts (5/16 inch) as shown in Figure 5.

   

   Figure 5

   1. Carriage bolt (5/16 x 7/8 inch)
   2. Kicker
   3. Flange nut (5/16 inch)

Parts needed for this procedure:

Install the blades to the cutting unit; refer to the blade installation procedure in the cutting unit Operator’s Manual.

1. Tighten all nuts and bolts for the baffles.

2. Rotate the blades and ensure that there is clearance between the blades and the baffles. If there is not, loosen the baffle(s) until there is clearance and then secure the baffle(s).

Rotate the cutting unit to the MOWING position; refer to your Operator’s Manual.

A Recycler Kit (equipped on the cutting unit) may increase energy use. To extend operating time, do at least one of the following options:

• Remove the existing recycler blades and install low-sail blades; refer to the blade removal and installation procedure in your cutting unit Operator’s Manual.

• Reduce the cutting-unit blade speed; refer to the blade speed instructions in the traction unit Operator’s Manual.