Simplicity 1692884 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
❶Step 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
13
4 5 6
❷Step 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

Installation Instructions 44” & 50” Mulching Kits
Form No. 1716882-03
Rev. 8/2004
© 2004Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved
TP 200-2039-03-AT-SMA
Simplicity Mfg. Inc.
500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997
Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 USA
❽Step Eight — Locate the two holes in the closure
plate as shown by positions “A” and “B” in the illustration
below. Using an 11/32” drill bit, drill a hole at each of
these locations. Use a file to remove burrs around the
holes.
❼Step Seven — Attach the
baffle with the carriage bolts,
lockwashers, and hex nuts as
shown. (Carriage bolt head must
be on the INSIDE of the mower
deck.) Tighten the nuts securely,
and remove the clamps.
❼
❻
❻Step Six — Adjust the baffle and closure plate
vertically so that the cutting tips of the blade are even
above the edge of the baffle and closure plate edges as
shown above.
❾Step Nine— Attach the closure plate with phillips
screws, lockwashers, and nuts as shown above. (“A” is
inserted from the top of the deck. “B” is inserted from the
bottom of the closure plate/deck.) Tighten the nuts
securely and remove the clamps.
❽& ❾
A
B
WARNING
Blade mounting capscrews must each be
installed with a hex washer and spring washer,
then securely tightened. Torque blade mounting
capscrew to 45-55 ft. lbs. (61-75 N.m.)
❸Step Three — Install the Mulching Blades with tabs
pointing up towards the deck. Use a wooden block to
prevent blade rotation. Torque each blade mounting
capscrew to 50-70 ft. lbs. (67-95 N.m.)
❸
Tighten & Torque
Wood
Block
Capscrew
Hex Washer Spring
Washer
❺
❺Step Five —Position the Discharge Closure Plate at
the discharge opening of the mower deck, inserting the
tab into the baffle. Hold the plate in position with clamps
as shown.
Discharge
Closure Plate
❹❹Step Four —
Position the baffle so
the discharge edge
contacts the stone
guard. Hold the baffle
in position with clamps
as shown.