Figure 3. Blade Installation
A. 4x4 Wood Block D. Blade Capscrew
B. Hex Washer E. Blade w/Lift Wings
C. Spring Washer
3. Remove the capscrew (D, Figure 3), spring washer
(C), hex washer (B), and blade (E).
4. Reinstall the new blade with the lift wings (E, Figure
3) pointing up toward the mower deck as shown.
5. Reinstall the hex washer (B, Figure 3), spring washer
(C) and capscrew (D). Use a wooden block (A) to
prevent blade rotation while tightening the capscrew
(D) to 45-55 ft. lbs. (61-75 N.m). Turn capscrew
clockwise to tighten.
Figure 4. Baffle Removal
A. Mower Deck
B. Carriage Bolts,5/16-18 x 3/4
C. Blowout Baffle, Short
D. Nut, Whizlock, 5/16-18 x 3/4
C
B
D
A
6. Remove and discard short blowout baffle (C, Figure
4), carriage bolts (B) and locknuts (D) from mower
deck (A).
