Craftsman 33029 - Manual (Page 2)

ASSEMBLY
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Model 33029 mulch kit Is designed for use with the Craftsman 42-
Inch cutting deck on the Revolution Zero-Turn Riding Mower.
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 Figure 1. Part numbers are shown in parentheses.
• Two 22” Mulch Blades (742-04214)
• One 42” Deck Mulch Plug Assembly (631 -04262)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
A
A 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.
1. Remove cutting deck from beneath tractor (refer to Cutting
Deck Removal in Craftsman Revolution Zero-Turn Riding
Mower Operator’s Manual).
2. Gently flip the deck over to expose its underside,
3. Place a block of wood between the deck housing baffle 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.
4. Replace the blades with the blades included in the kit. 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.
IMPORTANT: Blades MUST be Positioned as seen in
Figure 2.
IMPORTANT: Use a torque wrench to tighten each blade spindle’s hex
flange nut to between 70 ft-lb and 90 ft-lb.
INSERTING THE MULCH PLUG
1. Lift the discharge chute up (A). See Figure 3.
2. Insert the mulch plug into the deck discharge opening by
fitting the tab on the rear side of the mulch plug inside the
deck(B) and pivoting the mulch plug into place (C).
3. Pull and stretch the retaining strap on the mulch plug over
the deck wheel bracket (D) on the deck and hook onto the
bottom of that bracket as seen in the inset of Figure 3.