Preparing the Machine No Parts Required Procedure 1. Park the machine on a level surface. 2. Remove the mower deck covers. 3. Raise the center and both wing decks to the transport position. Note: Use a jack stand to support the center deck. Secure the wing decks with the transport deck lock.
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11. Torque the screw at the front of each outer skid to 9 to 11 N∙m (80 to 100 in-lb). CAUTION The blades are sharp and could cause injury to you or bystanders. Rotate the blades away from the installation area to avoid contact.
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Figure 5 1. Nut (5/16 inch) 3. Carriage bolt (5/16 inch) 2. Existing baffle Figure 7 3. Secure the baffle to the existing baffle using a carriage 1. Nut (5/16 inch) 3. Carriage bolt (3/8 x 2-1/2 bolt (5/16 x 7/8 inch) and nut (5/16 inch) as shown inches) Figure 2.
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8. Tighten the fasteners on the right and left winglet 2. Align the center baffle with the mounting holes in the baffles. mower deck and secure with 5 carriage bolts (5/16 x 7/8 inch) and 5 nuts (5/16 inch) as shown in Figure 9.
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Figure 12 1. Hole in baffle 2. Hole in divider plate Figure 13 4. Tighten the fasteners on the baffle. 1. Bolt 3. Nut 5. Rotate the blades, by hand, to verify that the deck 2. Existing baffle baffles do not interfere with their operation. 2.
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Figure 15 1. Flange nut (5/16 inch) 3. Carriage bolt (5/16 x 7/8 inch) 2. Baffle divider plate 4. Tighten the fasteners on the baffle. 5. Rotate the blades, by hand, to verify that the deck baffles do not interfere with their operation.