Remove the cutting deck from beneath the tractor as 1.
instructed in your tractor’s Operator’s Manual.
Gently flip the deck over to expose its underside,2.
Place a block of wood between the deck housing baffle 3.
and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer, then use a
wrench to remove the hex flange nut that secures each
blade to its spindle assembly.
IMPORTANT: The hex flange nuts have a right-handed (normal)
thread pattern. Do NOT attempt to force the nuts in the opposite
direction. Doing so may damage the nut.
Replace the blades with the blades included in the kit. Be 4.
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.
IMPORTANT: Blades MUST be Positioned as seen in Fig.
1-2.
IMPORTANT: Use a torque wrench to tighten each blade
spindle’s hex flange nut to between 70 ft-lb and 90 ft-lb.
The Model 19A70002000 mulch kit is designed for use with Cub
Cadet 42-inch timed cutting deck on the I-Series Lawn Tractor.
Carton Contents
Before beginning installation, remove all parts from the carton to
make sure everything is present. Carton contents are listed below
and shown in Fig. 1-1. Part numbers are shown in parentheses.
Two 22” Mulch Blades (742-04214) •
One 42” Deck Mulch Plug Assembly (631-04262)•
Installation Instructions
WARNING: Before beginning installation, place the
tractor on a firm and level surface, set the parking
brake, place the PTO in the disengaged (OFF)
position, stop the tractor’s engine and remove the
ignition key to prevent unintended starting.
WARNING: Cutting blades are sharp. Always protect
hands by wearing heavy leather work gloves to
grasp blades.
Front
Figure 1-1
Figure 1-2
In s t a l l a t I o n Ma n u a l
42-Inch Timed Deck Mulch Kit — 19A70002000
Form No. 769-03806
January 14, 2008
CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Inserting the Mulch Plug
Lift the discharge chute up (A). See Fig. 1-3.1.
Insert the mulch plug into the deck discharge opening by 2.
fitting the tab on the rear side of the mulch plug inside the
deck(B) and pivoting the mulch plug into place (C).
Pull and stretch the retaining strap on the mulch plug over 3.
the deck wheel bracket (D) on the deck and hook onto the
bottom of that bracket as seen in the inset of Fig. 1-3.
NOTE: It is NOT necessary to remove the discharge chute
to operate the mower with the mulch kit installed. It is also
unnecessary to change the mower blades should you choose to
operate the mower without the mulch plug installed.
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To order replacement parts, call the Customer Dealer Referral Line at 1-877-282-8684
or visit www.cubcadet.com to find the nearest Cub Cadet dealer in your area.
