Husqvarna Clear Cut Fabricated Deck Mulch Kit, 54 in.

This fit perfect one the Z254 with the solid steel deck.

I bought the mulcing kit when I bought my mower. Dealer installed it and I use it every Fall. We are surrounded by woods so we get plenty of lfeaves. It turns the leaves into fine debris. The kit comes with mulching blades, a cover for the dischrage chute, and a plate that goes under the deck that helps pull the leaves up and into the blades.

Works great! For my needs I completely removed the stock spring loaded chute before installing the kit. And, as suggested by somebody in a previous review, I installed a strip of self-adhesive 3/8" thick foam weatherstripping to the back edge of the new cover where it meets the deck, sealing it to the deck to prevent any of the cuttings from blowing out. I drilled that edge about midway so I could install a 1//3" self-tapping screw to ensure the seal is tight. This is a HUGE improvement! Without the seal, small amounts trimmings escape and settle in among the pulleys and towers and whatnot, eventually building up enough to be problematic. But that simple tip makes a great difference. Perhaps the manufacturer will include a seal with the kit. Overall, I'm very satisfied with the results!

Weld angles on the deck required bending the hooks and the bolts holes still don't align. Ended up with a cover and half of the plate. As much a problem with the mower deck weld job as the kit. Not sure any kit would fit.