Introduction
Product Identification
Safety
Preparing Vehicle
Install Mower Deck Lip Sections
Install Blower Assembly (7-Bushel Power Flow Systems Only)
400 Series Tractors - With 3-Point Hitch
Installing
Removing
Operating
Replacement Parts
Service
Troubleshooting
Storage
Specifications
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Preparing Vehicle
Remove Mulch Kit
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp. Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades.
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The mulch kit is not compatible with the installation of the 7-Bushel Rear Bagger and 7-Bushel Power Flow systems. If a mulch kit is installed on your mower, you must remove the mulch plug, attaching hardware, and mulching blades. See the installation instructions shipped with your mulch kit.
Install Proper Mower Blades
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c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp. Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades.
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For maximum bagging performance, install the correct blades for your mower deck. If you have a 7-Bushel Rear Bagger that was shipped with mower blades, these blades must be used when bagging. If special blades were not included, determine the correct blades for your application as follows:
30-Inch Mower Decks:
ˇ Standard Blades: There is only a standard design blade available for these decks and is designed for all mowing applications, except for mulching.
ˇ Mulching Blades: Not to be used with baggers, not enough air flow. To be used only with mulching kit.
38-Inch Mower Decks
ˇ Recommended for side discharging.
ˇ For dusty or dirty conditions.
ˇ Louder blade with good air flow.
ˇ Standard blade shipped with mower.
ˇ For bagging an average stand of grass regularly with 7-bushel rear bagger or 7-bushel power flow.
ˇ For cutting thicker grass without a material collection system.
ˇ Not for use with 7-Bushel Power Flow system.
ˇ For bagging hard to pick up material such as pine needles with 7-Bushel Rear Bagger.
ˇ Not recommended for mowing without 7-Bushel Rear Bagger attached.
ˇ Loudest blade with maximum air flow.
ˇ Not to be used with material collection system, not enough air flow.
ˇ To be used only with mulching kit.
42 All Purpose Blades (Spin-Steer Only):
ˇ Standard Blades: Designed for bagging, side discharging and mulching.
ˇ High Lift Blades: Designed for cutting and bagging thick, tall grass and/or leaves.
42C and 46-Inch Mower Decks
ˇ Standard blade shipped with mower.
ˇ For normal cutting applications without a material collection system.
ˇ 42 and 46-inch mower decks - For bagging an average stand of grass regularly with a material collection system.
ˇ Louder blade with good air flow.
ˇ Not for use with 7-Bushel Power Flow system.
ˇ 42 and 46-inch mower decks - For bagging hard to pick up material such as pine needles with 7-Bushel Rear Bagger.
ˇ Not recommended for mowing without bagger.
ˇ Loudest blade with maximum air flow.
ˇ Not to be used with material collection system, not enough air flow.
ˇ To be used only with mulching kit.
48C and 48-Inch Mower Decks
ˇ Standard Blades: There is only a standard design mower blade available for these mower decks. This blade is designed for all mowing applications, except for mulching.
ˇ Mulching Blades: Not to be used with material collection system, not enough air flow. Should be used with the Optional Mulch Kit.
54-Inch Mower Decks
ˇ Standard Blades: This blade is designed for all mowing applications, except for mulching.
ˇ High Lift Blades: This blade is designed for applications where more air flow is needed to move material.
ˇ Mulching Blades: Not to be used with material collection system, not enough air flow. To be used only with mulching kit.
Install Mower Deck Lip Sections
Optional bolt-on lip sections provide various advantages when bagging. Lip kits are not available for all deck models. See your John Deere Dealer for availability. For more information, see Bagging With Bolt-On Lip Sections in the OPERATING section.
If your tractor is equipped a 42C mower deck, a rear lip section has been provided with the bagger chute. Install this lip section to ensure proper bagging performance with 42C mower decks. If necessary, see Install Rear Lip Section (42C Mowers Only) in the ASSEMBLY section.
Install Proper Ballast
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c CAUTION: Avoid injury! To maintain steering control and stability always use the recommended ballast when using the material collection system.
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Install the proper front ballast to help counter-balance the total weight of the material collection system.
Remove ballast when the material collection system is removed. This will ensure proper operation of the machine when not bagging.
Riding Mowers (GX, SX, RX, and SRX Series)
Front weight kit (A) is required for all riding mowers when bagging. See your John Deere Dealer.
Lawn Tractors (STX, LT, and LX Series)
Front wheel weights are available and recommended for all lawn tractors when bagging, especially on hills or inclines. See your John Deere Dealer.
Spin-Steer Lawn Tractors
Front weight kit is required. See your John Deere dealer.
Lawn and Garden Tractors (GT, 300, and 400 Series)
Front wheel weights are available and may be installed for additional stability when operating with heavy rear equipment. Front weight brackets and Quick-Tatch weights are also available. See your John Deere Dealer.
Install Blower Assembly (7-Bushel Power Flow Systems Only)
NOTE: See your Power Flow Operator's Manual for complete instructions.
2. Install blower assembly onto mower deck.
400 Series Tractors - With 3-Point Hitch
Prepare 3-Point Hitch
1. Remove any 3-point hitch mounted equipment and remove the following 3-point hitch components:
ˇ Lower Links and Sway Chains (B)
2. Turn depth-stop (D) clockwise until it stops.
3. Secure pins with two reusable tie straps (E). Do not makes tie straps extremely tight, pins should be free to move a little.