Simplicity Mower - User Manual

Installation
Instructions
44” & 50” Mulching Kits
For 44” Mower Decks — Mfg. No. 1692884
For 50” Mower Decks — Mfg. No. 1692885
Special Tools Recommended
• Punch (for decks with knock-outs)
• Drill
• 11/32” Drill Bit
• Wood Block (for blade removal/installation)
• Three or four Large C-type Clamps
• Torque Wrench
Mfg. No. 1692884
Ref Part No. Qty. Description
1 1727448 1 PLATE, Discharge Closure
2 1716149 1 BAFFLE Assembly, RH 44”
3 1721946 1 BAFFLE Assembly, LH 44”
4 1917372 11 NUT, Hex 5/16-18
5 1917356 11 LOCK WASHER, 5/16
6 1931332 9 BOLT, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8
7 1716696 3 BLADE, Mulch for 44”
8 1936842 2 SCREW, Phillips, 5/16-18 x 3/4
* 1708222 1 “Mulch-It” Manual
Mfg. No. 1692885
Ref Part No. Qty. Description
1 1727448 1 PLATE, Discharge Closure
2 1716151 1 BAFFLE Assembly, RH 50”
3 1716150 1 BAFFLE Assembly, LH 50”
4 1917372 10 NUT, Hex 5/16-18
5 1917356 10 LOCK WASHER, 5/16
6 1931332 8 BOLT, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8
7 1716697 3 BLADE, Mulch for 50”
8 1936842 2 SCREW, Phillips, 5/16-18 x 3/4
* 1708222 1 “Mulch-It” Manual
❶ Step One — Remove the mower deck from the
tractor. Locate the eight knock-outs as shown by the
arrows in the illustration above. Knock these out
carefully with a punch as shown in the inset above
and twist out.
On decks without knock-outs, position the baffle and
discharge plates as shown in Steps 4 through 6, then
drill ten 11/32” holes at each of the locations to attach
the baffle plates.
Kit Parts
Included
2
1
3
4 5 6
❷ Step Two — Remove the standard blades using a
wood block to hold blades in position while removing the
mounting capscrew as shown above.
❷
WARNING
Do not handle the sharp mower blades with bare
hands. Careless or improper handling of blades
may result in serious injury.
Loosen
Wood
Block
Mounting Capscrew
❶
7

Summary

Mulching Kit Installation Steps

Step One: Deck Preparation

Remove mower deck, locate and knock out eight knock-outs, or drill holes for baffle plates.

Step Two: Blade Removal

Remove standard blades using a wood block to hold them while removing the mounting capscrew.

Step Three: Mulching Blade Installation

Install mulching blades with tabs up, using a wood block to prevent rotation, torque capscrews.

Step Four: Baffle Positioning

Position baffle so discharge edge contacts stone guard, hold with clamps.

Step Five: Discharge Closure Plate Installation

Position discharge closure plate at opening, insert tab into baffle, hold with clamps.

Step Six: Baffle and Closure Plate Adjustment

Adjust baffle and closure plate vertically so blade tips are even above edges.

Step Seven: Baffle Attachment

Attach baffle using carriage bolts, lockwashers, and hex nuts; bolt head must be inside.

Step Eight: Hole Drilling for Closure Plate

Locate two holes in closure plate, drill at these locations using 11/32" bit, file burrs.

Step Nine: Closure Plate Attachment

Attach closure plate with phillips screws, lockwashers, and nuts; tighten securely.

Simplicity Mower Specifications