Attaching the
WHEN ATTACHING THE TOW BAR AND CONTROL CABLES, YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE(S), KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG(S) TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING OF THE ENGINE.
Pulley Cover |
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Retaining |
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Bolts and |
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Washers |
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Pivot Pin |
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Collar |
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Tow Bar | |
Retaining |
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Pin |
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Holes
Figure 4
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| Tow Bar Locking |
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| Pin Handle |
| Collar | Pivot | |
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Tow Bar | Pin | ||
Retaining Pin |
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Mount Plate |
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| Tow Bar |
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Tool Needed:
•7/16" Wrench or Socket
1.Using a 7/16" Wrench or Socket, remove the three (3) Bolts and Washers that retain the Black Pulley Cover and remove the Cover (Figure 4).
2.Locate and remove the Tow Bar Retaining Pin and Collar from the Pivot Pin on the front of the Mower Deck (Figure 4).
3.Pull the Handle of the Tow Bar Locking Pin up so its Cross Pin is above the Tow Bar and then twist the Handle 90º so the Cross Pin rests on the Tow Bar (Figure 5).
Adjusting Tip: Enlist the help of another person to hold the Tow Bar level during the next step.
4.Place the Tow Bar over the Pivot Pin and install the Collar and the Tow Bar Retaining Pin (Figure 5).
NOTE: The Remote Control Panel Throttle Cable and Wire Cord are routed inside the Tow Bar housing. Use care not to pinch them when attaching the Tow Bar over the Pivot Pin.
5.Pull the Tow Bar Locking Pin Handle (Figure 5) up, turn it 90º, and release the Locking Pin into the center hole in the Tow Bar Mount Plate (Figure 5).
Cross Pin
Figure 5