The fabricated deck (Husqvarna's Clearcut branded) 48" deck is very easy to convert, but part numbers are not always easy to get picture confirmation of. Here it is.
04MAY2019, I purchased this factory kit from my Newly found Dealer. So far I have one word to describe 3 purchases, and 6 interactions over approx 5 months...."Stellar!" It's important to me to recognize a Dealer that is proving to run his business ethically.
48" Mulch Kit
#5825599-01
and,
48cc Mower Containment Plate Service Kit
#594115001
These two kits are everything you need to convert the fabricated deck for effective mulching.
$82.52 total for both.
I put the converted deck back on the GT at approx 158 hrs. For those that have followed my GT story (2016 GT48DXLS purchased new in 2017), The frame failed at 63 hrs, and I have not had the mowing deck on this whole time, enjoying my JBJR and the work that was accomplished. The addition of time came to 95 hrs of only Johnny Bucket Jr time since all the modifications and it has been both a pleasure and flawless, as a side note.
Back to the kit,
I chose to take the side deflector off, the instructions show you can leave it on. I also chose to try the deck without the "containment plate", no baffling issues so far, so it will stay off for now. I can't say enough good things about this fabricated deck, very powerful.
The next challenge will be modifying the deck attachments, I've learned it's best to do bucket work without the mower deck attached.
The deck has 4 quick disconnect points, that's all good.....but... the front attachment is done with lock nut/ threads, after removing the front point with chewed up threads for the last time, and knowing I will have to re-adjust the deck again when I reinstall, well, that's enough of that.
I will create a 5th quick connect and delete that nonsense. The deck has a total of 5 points of connection to the chassis. It's like Husqvarna said stop at 4 quick connects it's good enough. (actually all MTD products and JD Riders too, are doing the same type of front connection)
I'll also attach more pictures.
04MAY2019, I purchased this factory kit from my Newly found Dealer. So far I have one word to describe 3 purchases, and 6 interactions over approx 5 months...."Stellar!" It's important to me to recognize a Dealer that is proving to run his business ethically.
48" Mulch Kit
#5825599-01
and,
48cc Mower Containment Plate Service Kit
#594115001
These two kits are everything you need to convert the fabricated deck for effective mulching.
$82.52 total for both.
I put the converted deck back on the GT at approx 158 hrs. For those that have followed my GT story (2016 GT48DXLS purchased new in 2017), The frame failed at 63 hrs, and I have not had the mowing deck on this whole time, enjoying my JBJR and the work that was accomplished. The addition of time came to 95 hrs of only Johnny Bucket Jr time since all the modifications and it has been both a pleasure and flawless, as a side note.
Back to the kit,
I chose to take the side deflector off, the instructions show you can leave it on. I also chose to try the deck without the "containment plate", no baffling issues so far, so it will stay off for now. I can't say enough good things about this fabricated deck, very powerful.
The next challenge will be modifying the deck attachments, I've learned it's best to do bucket work without the mower deck attached.
The deck has 4 quick disconnect points, that's all good.....but... the front attachment is done with lock nut/ threads, after removing the front point with chewed up threads for the last time, and knowing I will have to re-adjust the deck again when I reinstall, well, that's enough of that.
I will create a 5th quick connect and delete that nonsense. The deck has a total of 5 points of connection to the chassis. It's like Husqvarna said stop at 4 quick connects it's good enough. (actually all MTD products and JD Riders too, are doing the same type of front connection)
I'll also attach more pictures.
