User manual MTD OEM-190-116

[. . . ] Tools required for kit installation are listed in the inset of Figure 1. One Mulch Plug (731-2363) One LH Skirt for 38-inch Decks (783-1300) One RH Skirt for 38-inch Decks (783-1299) One LH Skirt for 42-inch Decks (783-1258A) One RH Skirt for 42-inch Decks (783-1259A) Six 1/4-20 x . 5 Self-tapping Screws (710-0599) Self-tapping Screws LH Skirt (38-inch decks) Carriage Screw Hex Screw Bell Washer Plastic Wing Knob Drill Guide Tools Required † † † † † † † † Socket Wrench (Ratchet) 3/8” Socket 7/16” Socket Hammer Center Punch or Large Nail C-clamps or Locking Pliers Electric Drill 1/8-inch Metal Drill Bit 7/32-inch Metal Drill Bit 9/32-inch Metal Drill Bit One 1/4-20 x . 6 Carriage Screw One 1/4-20 x . 6 Hex Screw One Bell Washer One 1/4-20 Plastic Wing Nut One Mulch Plug Drill Guide (710-0134) (710-0751) (736-0270) (712-3087) (726-0211) RH Skirt (38-inch decks) LH Skirt (42-inch decks) RH Skirt (42-inch decks) Mulch Plug † Necessary only when installing the mulch kit on an older-style (1997-2000)cutting deck. NOTE: The numeral “38” is stamped into the BOTTOM of each deck skirt to be used on 38-inch decks. Conversely, the numeral “42” is stamped into the TOP of each deck skirt to be used on 42-inch decks. Figure 1 NOTE: Due to the fact that OEM-190-116 mulch kit is designed for use on both 38-inch cutting decks and 42-inch cutting decks, not all of the contents of the carton will be used for your tractor’s deck application. 2 SECTION 3: INSTALLING THE MULCH KIT NOTE: Tractors with older-style cutting decks (manufactured between 1997 and 2000) do NOT have holes pre-drilled for mounting the mulch plug and deck skirts. All tractors manufactured in 2001 or later will have pre-drilled holes in the cutting deck. Carriage Screw Installing the Mulch Plug The following instructions apply to both 38-inch cutting decks and 42-inch cutting decks. Tractor’s Manufactured in 2001 or later (with pre-drilled holes) 1. [. . . ] Using a 7/32” bit, carefully drill out the pilot holes just made. Fasten the LH skirt segment in place over the front edge of the cutting deck with three self-tapping screws. IMPORTANT: Be certain to fasten the deck skirt so that the heads of the screws are on the underside of the cutting deck when it’s in its operating position. 9. Fasten the RH skirt segment in place over the front edge of the cutting deck with the three remaining selftapping screws. Release the clamping pliers or C-clamps from the cutting deck and set them aside. Secure both skirt segments by tightening all six screws with a 3/8-inch wrench. 4 38-inch Decks Right-hand Skirt Segment Left-hand Skirt Segment Toe Guard Make Sure that the RH skirt segment butts flushly up against the toe guard. Make Sure that the deck segments butt flushly up against each other. IMPORTANT: Line up the deck skirts evenly along the edge of the cutting deck’s front lip. Figure 5 5 Attaching the Deck Skirts 42-inch Decks The following instructions are for the installation of the mulch kit on tractor’s equipped with a 42-inch deck only. If your tractor is equipped with a 38-inch deck, disregard these instructions and refer to the previous instructions on page 4 under the heading 38-inch Decks. WARNING: Before attempting to install the mulch kit, move the machine to flat, level ground, disengage PTO, shift to neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. WARNING: Always wear safety glasses before performing the following instructions. NOTE: On tractor’s with pre-drilled holes along the cutting deck’s front lip, it is easier, but NOT necessary, to remove the cutting deck from the tractor in order to complete the following steps. 1. Remove the cutting deck as instructed in your tractor’s Operator’s Manual. Carefully flip the cutting deck over to expose its underside. Clean all debris from the underside of the deck, specifically the area near the front edge. Position the deck skirt segments over the front edge of the cutting deck as illustrated in Figure 6. Use locking pliers or C-clamps to secure the skirt segments in place. NOTE: On newer-style tractor decks (manufactured in 2001 or later), holes are drilled into the deck at the factory that will align with the holes found in the deck skirt segments. IMPORTANT: The numeral “42” is stamped into the TOP of each deck skirt segment (when viewed in its operating position). Be certain that the stamped side is facing away from you when positioning the skirt segments over the front edge of the cutting deck, with the deck flipped upside down. 5. On tractor’s without pre-drilled holes, use a hammer and center punch (or large nail) to mark the six locations where it will be necessary to drill holes into the cutting deck. Using a 1/8” bit, carefully drill pilot holes into the cutting deck where the six center-punch marks were made in the step 5. Using a 7/32” bit, carefully drill out the pilot holes just made. [. . . ] During the period of the Warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above. (Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. ) The provisions as set forth in this Warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sales. MTD shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damages including, without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services, for transportation or for related expenses, or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product. [. . . ]