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1.Positionbrackets,17/32x 7/8x 16 gaugewashers,andnoseroller betweendeckmounting brackets as
shown. Be sure to position brackets on correct side, as shown.
2. Install hex bolts and lock nuts as shown. Tighten hardware securely.
NOTE'. Be sure bracket tabs are posi- tioned in tab holes in deck brackets.
Nose Roller
Lock
ut "B" Bracket
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INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT Be suretractoris oo level surfaceand mover suspensionarms are raisedwith attachment
liftconlrel. Engage parking brake.
1.Cut and remove ties securing anti- sway bar and belts. Swing
2.Slide mower under tractor with
deflector shield to right side of tractor. IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.
3.If equipped, turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it stops.
4.Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control•
Lock Bracket
Belt Tension Rod
Chassis Bracket,
Gauge
Wheel
Double Loop
Retainer Spring
USEPLIERSFOR
RETAINERSPRINGS Suspension Arms
5.Be sure belt tension rod is in disen- gaged position.
6.Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove.
7.Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins. Retain with double loop retainer spdng with loops up as shown.
8.Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension brackets and retain with single loop retainer springs as shown.
9.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 spdngs 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.
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves. 10.Engage belt tension rod by pushing
rod into locking bracket. ACAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring
loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly.
11,Connect
with double loop retainer spdng.
12.If equipped, turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from
mower suspension.
13.Raise deck to highest position. 14.Adjust gauge wheels before operating
mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual•
Electric Clutch
Pulley\ | Front Suspention Brackets | |
Front | \ | Front Plate Assembly |
Mower | _ | _Double Loop |
Bracket |
| Retainer Springs |
Single
Loop
Retainer
Springs
Spring (Outward
Double Loop Retainer
Up pointing deck pins)
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