SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
6.ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS (See Fig. 27)
•Position front hole in side suspension arm (A) over pin on outside of tractor chassis and secure with large washer and large retainer spring (B).
•Repeat on opposite side of tractor.
A | B |
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D |
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A.MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS |
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B. RETAINER SPRING |
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D. RIGHT SIDE REAR MOWER BRACKET |
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Fig. 27
7. ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) (See Fig. 28)
•Insert rod end of rear lift link (C) into hole (U) in tractor lift shaft suspension arm and pivot link down to mower.
•Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link as- sembly over pin on rear mower bracket (D) and secure with large washer and large retainer spring.
•Repeat on opposite side of tractor.
U |
C |
D |
C. REAR LIFT LINK(S) |
D. RIGHT SIDE REAR MOWER BRACKET |
U. HOLE |
Fig. 28
8 ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) (See Fig. 29)
•Turn steering wheel to position wheels straight forward.
•From front of tractor, insert rod end of front link (E) through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket (F).
•Move to left side of mower and and insert large retainer spring (G) through hole in front link (E) behind front suspension bracket (F).
•Insert other end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket (H) and secure with washer and small retainer spring (J).
NOTE: Requires deck lifting.
FRONT LINK
LOCATION
M
H
F
G E
J
E.FRONT LIFT LINK ASSEMBLY
F.FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKET
G.LARGE RETAINER SPRING
H.FRONT MOWER BRACKET
J.SMALL RETAINER SPRING M. ENGINE CLUTCH PULLEY
Fig. 29
9INSTALL BELT ON ENGINE CLUTCH PULLEY (M) (See Fig. 19 & 30)
•Disengage belt tension rod (K) from locking bracket (L).
•Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M).
M |
M.ENGINE |
CLUTCH PULLEY |
Fig. 30
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves and under mandrel covers.
•Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking bracket (L).
CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly.
•Raise attachment lift to its highest position.
•If necessary, adjust gauge wheels before operat- ing mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual.
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