broken shroud on underside of deck

[Cedare_2]

I have a 242 XD mower. The shroud on the underside of the deck, that goes around the mandrels, broke 3 of it's welds and is bent and hanging. Is this shroud necessary? Would it have much effect on the mower's performance if I removed it? Thanks in advance.

 

[sgkent]

only if you want it to work like the Engineers designed it.

 

[Tiger Small Engine]

I have a 242 XD mower. The shroud on the underside of the deck, that goes around the mandrels, broke 3 of it's welds and is bent and hanging. Is this shroud necessary? Would it have much effect on the mower's performance if I removed it? Thanks in advance.

Broken baffle that helps maintain the proper vacuum to cut the grass correctly. I have fixed 2 or 3 already this year. It catches on something when mowing and rips off the deck.