How to Install Mulch Control Kit on 42-inch Accel Deep Deck
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- Learn step by step how to install the Mulch Control Kit on John Deere Mower with 42-inch Accel Deep Deck. Part Number BUC10704. This will work on all current 42" Accel Deep decks, green or yellow.
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Thanks for your informative video. I don't think I could have installed the kit without your video. JD should refer their customers to your videos. Thanks so much!
Very comprehensive and customer-friendly. I put mine on watching your video.
Just finished installing the Mulch Control Kit BUC10704 on my ’23 Z320M ZTrak. I watched your video about 3 times, so I just went right after it. I did do something different however, as I left the deck on the machine. I disconnected the two rear drives by pulling the pins out (that you showed in another video) and moved the operator control arms inward, so the machine would roll freely. Using two nylon straps chocked around each caster frame I attached a small chain fall and lifted the machine to about 45 degrees. This gave me complete access to under the deck to remove the blades and to attach the kit to the deck. I removed the foot deck to access the top area of the mower deck. Now the big surprise, John Deere has completely redesigned the handle mechanism. It’s now a very robust design with a big spring and handle is part of the assembly with a rubbery plastic piece slid onto the metal section that you grab to operate the door. It only mounts with one of the rounded bottom screws and the nut on the pin-flag piece provides the other handle fastening point. Also the pin-flag piece is no longer galvanized, just black paint. The other rounded bottom screw just secures the plastic deflector to the deck, no longer the handle. Thanks again for your videos, they helped this kit install a simple job to accomplish. If you would like to see photos of the new handle assembly as installed I’d be glad to share them.
I am glad I could help and thanks for the heads up on the changes you saw!
Great video. A lot better than the John Deere instruction manual.
Yes, I couldn't agree with you more. I don't think I could have done it without this video.
Thank you very much. Your instructions were a hell of a lot easier to follow then what John Deere provided with the mulching kit. Maybe John Deere should reference your CZcams video for installation instructions. One other note, you had me up until installing the handle assembly. I have a different handle assembly. Other than that, outstanding job!!!
Thank you! Were you able to get it done even with the difference in the handle?
I have yet to find any good instructions from JD no matter what your doing.
Excellent video… This saved me a lot of time installing this kit compared to the manual. Thank you!
Awesome! I'm glad we could help you out. Have you gotten to try out your mulcher yet?
Not yet, hoping to this weekend. Have to wait for it to dry out and remove a few more rocks from the yard to protect the new blades.
The manual sucks 😂 I'm doing this right now
Very clear and concise. Thank you
This video helped a ton. Got my kit on very quick. Thank you!
As others have said, thanks a million! The JD instruction booklet is terrible w awful black n white photos. You made it so easy ! I am now a follower!
Well I am just glad I could help and thanks for the sub!
Awesome video!! This is so much better then the directions that came with the kit!
Thank you and I am glad I could help!
Thank you! great video that was a big help agree with others not sure I would have got it done first time without Video instructions are very general and lacking the details you cover.
More overly complicated nonsense from JD, a simple plug and mulching blades would do fine, but I guess they couldn't charge hundreds of dollars for that.
exactly, what is all this?
Can you buy a simple mulch cover for this model rather than a full kit? I’ve seen some for other JD models but not this deep accel type.
nope not that I could find-- sorry. It would have saved money if I could have and the installation time:-)!
Great tutorial - thanks, made the job really simple.
Thanks for the video.
This add on works well and is very easy to install. Unfortunately it's not worth the $150.00 (even more now I see) from a quality of parts perspective. The part of the plastic that holds the operating paddle/stud broke on mine halfway through the first season of use. I am now back to getting blasted by face-full of grass and dirt. Lovely. John Deere wants me to pay another $65.00 for a new piece. I thoroughly enjoy my X330. This is a lesson learned. John Deere, never again.
I am sorry to hear of your bad experience. Did you talk to your local dealer to see if they could help you out? I know most part warranties are only 30 days or less, but it may be worth a shot to see if they can help.
The kit I got (BUC10595) for my 60" has all metal parts in it.
@@247parts Yes. They wanted $65.00 to fix or replace it. I didn't ask which. There was no need.
VERY GOOD VIDEO, I have avoided installing mine because the booklet that came with it was not very clear on the instructions.
Well I am glad I could help you out. Have you been able to try it out yet?
@@247parts I have tried it out finally, there is a bit of a rattle to it, not sure how to tighten it up more but otherwise the mulching aspect works great. mine is the 48 inch deep so there are the extra pieces that come with it.
Just installed a mulch kit on my 2023 x390 54" deck... I am going to need to relook at mine.. When I turn the blades with mulch door closed. The blade hits the mulch door.
Your video is the best !!! So easy to follow 👍. However I’m personally disappointed with the product. I installed it 100% correctly and when I first ran it the blade chewed through the piece that opens and closes. Not enough where it went through the other side but enough where it may now be compromised in the future. I have a z345m . I told the dealer and they didn’t offer me any compensation because they didn’t install it . Bummer
Man, I am sorry to hear that. Hopefully you don’t have any other issues with it.
60!++
I put mine on watching u. Big help
Bought the 10704 mulch kit that is all plastic. First mow and a small rock cracked the chute blocker. $250 down the drain not what i expect from John Deere.
What was wrong with the old mulch kit BM24794 that was all metal?
I wish I had a good answer for why they made the switch but I do not. If I had to guess I would assume it is for weight.
I just spoke with my Deere dealer and I’m under the impression the metal mulch kit is still available. That’s the one I’m trying to find a video on installation. I’m hoping I can get that one.
Great job, thank you for the help!
Thank you and I am glad I could help. Did you have any issues?
Super nice option and easy install.👍
I agree!
Super helpful, just installed mine.
Glad I could help and I hope it works well for you!
THe handle in my kit is different and a single piece. I am assuming they changed the design yet still will work on a S240 with the 42A Accel Deck.
Do you have to get off the mower to move the lever from open to close?
John Deer changed the color of the deck of the 42 to green. And the mulch kit lever is now a one piece in. I would like to see one of your videos on changing the blade after adding the mulch kit.
I will add this to the list. Thanks!
Are Oregon Gator Mulching Blades good with this deck? I'm debating replacing the OEM blades with OEM or Oregon Gator...
Question
What the difference between the dry-condition kit and the mulch control attachment? Trying to see which one I should get. Thanks.
The dry condition kit just helps to decrease air flow to reduce the amount of dust your mower produces. If you are looking to mulch then definitely go with a mulching kit.
No blade change???
I thought there was a warning not to use this kit with regular blades? Please advise!
I have never heard of a warning but I will look into this.
@@247parts I have the same question and installation manual says not to use original blades. Waiting to find out also with new unit and have a set of original blades I don't know to put on to ruin something on the mulcher??
My kit (for my Z345M Zero Turn) came with the mulch blades so I wonder if it's necessary now also? My kit though doesn't have the type of chute handle yours has? My handle is pretty much just a straight spring tension handle that triggers open/close and it's the BUC10704 found here...czcams.com/video/sQpL4Wos5Pg/video.html&lc=UgxSDDw7tgglDhedS5h4AaABAg
Kind of would like the handle like yours where it locks the chute in either position whereas mine using spring force that can kind of open if grass clippings clog in the discharge area.
I wish I would’ve seen this video about five days ago! I finally figured out how to get my mulch kit on. The manual does say to not use the bagger blades that come with the machine, but they look identical to me I changed out to the mulching blades but I wonder if you really have to does anybody have any luck using the other bagger blades with the mulcher?
I just bought the x300 will this kit fit my mower ?
Can this kit be used with the bagger also? So I can discharge mulch or back without having to change a bunch of parts over?
Check out this video and it will answer your question czcams.com/video/uGfx1HHMLgU/video.html.
received my z330m john deere and was looking for a deck belt to have on hand, Looked at your site and could not find it. can you help?
Belt part number for 48" or 54" Deck is GX26422. You can get in touch with our customer support on 247Parts.com and they should be able to get it ordered for you.
why did john deer stop making the metal kit BM24794?
Can it be installed along with the bagger system?
Can you have this installed while also using the bagger kit? (It looks like the black plastic really changes the flow pattern under the deck)
Yes you can have this on. I have a video on our other channel Western Equipment, that shows how you can use both.
Thank you
Ive broken two of the plastic doors. Can that part be purchased separately?
Yes, it can be purchased separately.
Excellent directions!
Can this be installed without removing the deck?
Yes it can. But it is a lot easier of you take it off.
Does you just use your stock blades,or are there others to install?
You can use your stock blades or install mulching blades for a finer cut.
Don’t have the z315e listed!
Are the blades that come with the kit the same size as the original blades and what's the difference (will the original blades damage the kit)? Thank you!
Yes, they are the same size. The blades that come in the kit are meant for bagging, so they have a bent up tip that creates more suction and air flow to help push the material back to the bagger.
So, I shouldn’t change to the blades that come with the kit? And here I thought they were mulching blades, being as thought they came with the mulching kit.
Going to have to up armor a kit with some sheet metal. 2 seasons mine was junk. The plastic is not surviving. John Deere you can do better...
What is part number I should be shopping for?
The part number for this kit is BUC10704. Thanks for watching!
What would be the labor cost for me to bring into the shop?
Which mulch control kit do you think is best. BUC10704 or BM24794?
BM24794 now supersedes to BUC10704 so you only have the option of BUC10704. Therefore, I chose that one haha!
You can still buy the old one that is all metal. The new kit is all plastic and is straight garbage. Lasted one mow.
Man I just purchased and installed the plastic kit. Hopefully I’ll have better luck. If not I will be returning it
@@optics4062 I was wondering if you purchased the metal kit and how you liked it. I’m getting very close to putting one on my 42”.
Do you have to drop the deck to install it?
You can do it with the mower still on the mower but taking it off makes it a lot easier in my opinion.
@@247parts I have an S240, I’d like to add the mulch control kit. Anything special I’d need to do before putting it on?
Do you have a video on how to take it off and put it back on?
Yes, this one. Just do it all in reverse order.
@@247partshe probably meant the deck
😅😮 Plastic parts that’s bull shit. In my yard it would be broken off the first 10 minutes. 😊😮😅😂
Not impressed with it on my x390
How come?