72" 7 iron deck mulch kit

hoddykubody · 05-16-2008, 07:10 AM

I've done some searches and can't find anyone who has a mulch kit on 72" 7 iron deck for a compact (3520) tractor . Trouble is with mine is the centre mulch plates should meet and overlap to install provided bolts with but there is a clearance issue with the centre blade . (yes mulch blade). Have checked and double checked tried reversing side to side lh and rh . Also both sides are clearly stamped lt and rt. Both lt and rt blade clearance to mulch plate are ok but centre is problem . Had deere come out to my shop and the service manager said there is definately a problem. Took my serial number and emailed the engineering dept but haven't heard back yet. Pats and install sheet that comes with the kit shows nothing is missing in the kit . Sorry to be so winded and vented but wondering if anyone else has had the same issues. Will post back when problem is rectified . TIA hoddykubody

kennyd · 05-16-2008, 04:09 PM

I haven't heard of this problem, or anybody that has the kit for that matter-sorry...

shot_gun · 05-16-2008, 08:26 PM

I put a couple on the 72" 7 irons for the front mount mowers. I can't remember ever having to over lap the mulch baffles. I have had to massage the baffles so they dont interfere with the blades. Snug them down and hit them in the right area with a ball peen hammer until you get them exactly where you need them. Then tighten them down recheck. adjust as necessary.

hoddykubody · 05-17-2008, 05:07 AM

JD service manager called latr morning and said they (the mulch plates) don't overlap . I just need to pop some holes in the front of the deck. I just clamped it down and aliged them lip to lip and marked and drilled. I guess I just didn't think I should have to drill in the front of the deck when all others where square punched for the carriage bolts. Oh well live and learn . Thanks guys . Oh ya so far the mulching seems ok . Sure seems to keep the tractor and mower a lot cleaner except when I cut for this one guys farmyard with tall dandelions with them just going to seed. Had to clean grille regularly on 3.5 acres

05-16-2008, 07:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
hoddykubody New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 20	72" 7 iron deck mulch kit I've done some searches and can't find anyone who has a mulch kit on 72" 7 iron deck for a compact (3520) tractor . Trouble is with mine is the centre mulch plates should meet and overlap to install provided bolts with but there is a clearance issue with the centre blade . (yes mulch blade). Have checked and double checked tried reversing side to side lh and rh . Also both sides are clearly stamped lt and rt. Both lt and rt blade clearance to mulch plate are ok but centre is problem . Had deere come out to my shop and the service manager said there is definately a problem. Took my serial number and emailed the engineering dept but haven't heard back yet. Pats and install sheet that comes with the kit shows nothing is missing in the kit . Sorry to be so winded and vented but wondering if anyone else has had the same issues. Will post back when problem is rectified . TIA hoddykubody

05-16-2008, 04:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
kennyd Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 2,734	Re: 72" 7 iron deck mulch kit I haven't heard of this problem, or anybody that has the kit for that matter-sorry... __________________ JD 4110HST FEL, 60" MMM, 60" Rear Blade, Ballast Box, Imatch, #380 Snow Plow, FEL Forks, Goossen 3PH Chipper/Shredder, and much more "stuff"

05-16-2008, 08:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
shot_gun Silver Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 229	Re: 72" 7 iron deck mulch kit I put a couple on the 72" 7 irons for the front mount mowers. I can't remember ever having to over lap the mulch baffles. I have had to massage the baffles so they dont interfere with the blades. Snug them down and hit them in the right area with a ball peen hammer until you get them exactly where you need them. Then tighten them down recheck. adjust as necessary. __________________ S_G Remember nobody ever complained about having too much horsepower!

05-17-2008, 05:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
hoddykubody New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 20	Re: 72" 7 iron deck mulch kit JD service manager called latr morning and said they (the mulch plates) don't overlap . I just need to pop some holes in the front of the deck. I just clamped it down and aliged them lip to lip and marked and drilled. I guess I just didn't think I should have to drill in the front of the deck when all others where square punched for the carriage bolts. Oh well live and learn . Thanks guys . Oh ya so far the mulching seems ok . Sure seems to keep the tractor and mower a lot cleaner except when I cut for this one guys farmyard with tall dandelions with them just going to seed. Had to clean grille regularly on 3.5 acres

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