Operating Mulch-On-Demand Mower Deck (MOD) If Equipped

To Mulch:

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   Lever position forward (closed) for mulch position.

   Push deck mode lever (A) forward for the mulch position.

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To Side Discharge:

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   Lever position rearward (open) for side discharge position.

   Pull deck mode lever (A) rearward for side discharge mode.

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To Adjust Linkages:

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2. Raise the mower deck to the highest position.

3. Place motion control levers in neutral lock position.

4. Loosen hardware (C) on both tie rod ends (D). Rotate ends to increase or decrease length of tie rod assembly so that control gates are fully open or closed, as needed. Tighten hardware (C) fully before operation.

Baffles:

The Mulch-On-Demand Mower Decks are equipped with two adjustable baffles that can be used to control grass flow between blades.

Depending on mowing conditions, baffles can be adjusted, or removed, to improve performance when mulching or side discharging.

Baffles should be in the forward position for best mulching performance; they should be in the rearward position or removed when side discharging. However, any combination of baffle placements can be used at the customer's discretion.

To Adjust or Remove Baffles:

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY SECTION.)

2. Raise the mower deck to the highest position.

3. Raise front of machine with a safe lifting device. (See Lifting Machine in the SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS Section.)

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   Baffles shown in forward position.

   Remove M6 locknut (A) and M6 carriage bolt (B) from baffle (C).

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5. NOTE: If baffles are removed, store M6 locknut and M6 carriage bolt with baffles for later use.

   Move baffle in, out, or remove as required.

6. Secure with M6 locknut (A) and M6 carriage bolt (B).

7. Repeat as necessary for second baffle.