Suspension Brackets

STEP 22: iNSTALL FRAME BRACE (SEE FIGURE 21)

*Install the frame brace between the side plates using two 1/2" x 1-3/4" bolts (B), large 1/2" large washers

(11),1/2" spacers (W) and 1/2" nylock nuts (O). Fasten the brace to the second from bottom holes in the side

plates. Tighten.

*Tighten 3/8" bolts (E) in side plates only until they are snug and the lock washers are flattened.

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1/2" x 1-3/4" HEX BOLT (B)

112" SPACER (W)

112" LARGE

WASHER (ll)

1/2" NYLOCK NUT (O)

FRAME BRACE

FIGURE 21

GARDEN TRACTORS WiTH DUAL

STEP 23: iNSTALL SiDE PLATES (SEE FIGURE 22)

*Remove any bolts present in the mounting holes on the left side of the tractor frame. Do not remove bolts from right side of frame until left side plate has been installed.

Install the left (short) side plate with the pin to the outside using two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts (E) and 3/8" lock washers (BB). Tighten only until bolts are snug and lock washers are flattened. Repeat for the right side plate.

•Install a 3/4" washer (JJ) and a long hairpin cotter

(X)to the pin in each side plate. Remove them while mounting the scoop.

LEFT (GT)

SIDE PLATE

	_" ""	#" '_	(2) 318" LOCK
		._	WASHERS	(BB)
			(2) 3/8" x 1"
LONG			HEX BOLTS	(E)
HAiRPiN	3/4" WASHER	(JJ)
COTTER	(X)

FIGURE 22

486.248473 specifications

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