How do you install a mulching kit?

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Remove the cutting deck.
  2. Step 2: Flip the deck over.
  3. Step 3: Secure the old blades.
  4. Step 4: Remove the old blades.
  5. Step 5: Attach new blades.
  6. Step 6: Flip the deck back over.
  7. Step 7: Install the mulch plug.
  8. Step 8: Reattach the deck to your mower.

Which way do mulching blades go on John Deere?

Look at both sides of the mulching blade. Most blades have the word “bottom” stamped on them, or they have a model number imprinted onto the underside. Whether a word or a number, that side of the mulching blade must face the ground after it is installed and the mower is standing upright.

Are mulching blades better?

Mulching blades feature more curves and an increased cutting edge. The curved surface and increased cutting edge allows the blade to cut the grass and bring it into the deck where it is cut several more times before falling back onto the lawn in much smaller pieces.

What does a mulch cover do?

Using a mulch kit helps produce finer grass clippings that drop to your yard for quicker decomposition. This returns nutrients back to the ground and can help reduce the amount of watering required. It also eliminates the need to rake or to stop mowing to empty bags.

What’s the difference between mulching blades and regular blades?

Standard blades, sometimes referred to as 2-in-1 blades, are designed to cut grass and then either discharge or bag the clippings. Mulching blades, also known as 3-in-1 blades, can be used to bag, discharge, or mulch grass clippings. Mulching blades feature more curves and an increased cutting edge.

Do you get mulching blades with a D130?

I just bought a D130 last week and got the mulch kit installed by my salesman. The mulch kit comes with mulching blades for a reason. I have mowed with it once so far and it has done a great job. Did he/she give you the mulching blades that came with the mulching kit so you can install them yourselves? I think your salesman is a little crazy.

Can you put mulch on a John Deere tractor?

Mulch kits can give your John Deere tractor more value when mowing. Mulch kits generally include mulching blades and a mulching plug, along with necessary hardware for installation.

Is the John Deere D130 a riding mower?

I bought my first riding lawn mower recently: a John Deere D130. It’s a great improvement over push mowing my .75 acres. I’ve always mulched my lawn, so I purchased the mulch kit for the D130. The sales guy I bought it from told me that I couldn’t use the mulch blades that come with the kit.

Where is the break in on a D130?

There’s a sticker under the hood that has the maintenance periods listed – the break in is specifically listed there too. :thumbup1gif: If the D130 has the digital hour meter you’ll see it start blinking when it’s due. Here is a link to the service intervals for the D130 and here is a link to the manual for the D130. Change engine oil and filter.