2. Remove the existing bolt and nut from the
mower deck ( Figure 8 ).
Important: For 48-inch and 60-inch mower
decks, there is only one bolt and nut that you
can remove.
For 54-inch mower deck, remove the bolt and
nut as shown in Figure 8 .
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Figure 8
1. Existing bolt 2. Existing nut
3. Install the left side of the baf e using a carriage
bolt (5/16 x 3/4 inch) and ange nut (5/16 inch)
as shown in Figure 9 .
4. Loosen the 2 carriage bolts (5/16 x 3/4 inch) in
the baf e slots, and slide the baf e until the hole
aligns with the hole in the mower deck ( Figure
9 ).
5. Install baf e as shown in Figure 9 .
Important: Ensure that you use the correct
hole for the bafe; refer to Figure 9 .
6. T ighten the 2 carriage bolts (5/16 x 3/4 inch) in
the baf e slots ( Figure 9 ).
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Figure 9
54-inch mower deck shown
1. Inner baf e
6. Install this carriage bolt
(5/16 x 3/4 inch) and
ange nut (5/16 inch) after
sliding the baf e.
2. Hole for 48-inch and
60-inch mower deck
installation.
7. Slots in the baf e
3. Hole for 54-inch mower
deck installation.
8. Loosen these 2 carriage
bolts (5/16 x 3/4 inch) and
2 ange nut (5/16 inch).
4. Right blade 9. Install this carriage bolt
(5/16 x 3/4 inch) and
ange nut (5/16 inch) rst.
5. Outer baf e
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