Slide the mulch plug wire (747-06686) over the pin on the deck’s surface, position the washer over the wire, and secure the mulch plug with the wing knob.Important: Be certain that the bottom edge of the mulch plug is installed on the inside of the lip of the deck opening, as shown in Figure 1-5. Position the rear of the mulch plug over the pin found on the deck’s surface. Insert the mulch plug rod into the hole found on the bracket (or deck wheel bracket, on models so equipped).ī. To install the mulch plug, pivot the discharge chute upward.

Pivot the chute deflector upward and remove the protective cover from the pin found on the deck’s surface.

IMPORTANT: Use a torque wrench to tighten each blade spindle’s hex flange nut to between 90 ft-lb and 110 ft-lb. Be sure to install each blade with the side marked ‘‘Bottom’’ (or with a part number stamped in it) facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position.

Replace the blades with the blades included in the kit.Repeat steps 3 and 4 on the other cutting blade.Do NOT attempt to force the nuts in the opposite direction. IMPORTANT: The hex flange nuts have a right-handed (normal) thread pattern. Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to the spindle.Stabilize one of the cutting blades with a blade lock tool or a block of wood.Gently flip the deck over to expose its underside.Remove the cutting deck from beneath the tractor as instructed in your tractor’s Operator’s Manual.

Cub cadet zt1 50 mulch kit installation