ASSEMBLY
TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 5)
•Position brackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 gauge washers, and nose roller between deck mounting brackets as shown. Be sure to position brackets on correct side, as shown.
•Install hex bolts and lock nuts as shown. Tighten hardware securely.
NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are positioned in tab holes in deck brackets.
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FIG. 5
•Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control.
•Be sure belt tension rod is in disengaged position.
•Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove.
•Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins. Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops up as shown.
•Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension brack- ets and retain with single loop retainer springs as shown.
•Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins. Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower brackets.
NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin.If necessary, move mower
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves. Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket.
•Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket.
INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 6 and 7)
Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage parking brake.
•Cut and remove ties securing
•Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor.
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.
•If equipped, turn height adjustment knob counterclock- wise until it stops.
CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly.
•. Connect
•If equipped, turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspension.
•Raise deck to highest position.
•Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual.
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LOOP UP | FIG. 6 |
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