2-7 Upper Frame Assembly Installation
NOTE: During this step, it is suggested that two people install the upper frame to the lower mount tube.
Using two people to lift the upper frame, lift the upper frame above the lower mount tube making sure the frame is pointing away from the mower (Figure 9). Slide the upper frame tube into the lower mount tube aligning the mounting hole. Insert (1) ½” x
2-9 Boot To Mower Deck Installation
60” Boot Plate Mounting Instructions
To mount the boot plate P#(B0184) to the boot P#(E1113) use (2)
48” & 52” Boot Plate Mounting Instructions To mount the boot plate P#(B0184) to the boot P#(E1113) use (2)
Figure 9.
Fasten w/
(1) ½”x
(1) Hair Pin Clip
NOTE: When bolting the boot and boot plate together, the head of the bolt is placed from the inside of the boot. This will prevent grass from collecting on the bolts.
For All Deck Sizes
Remove the bolts that hold the deflector shield in place so that the boot rod can fasten the boot and boot plate to the mower deck. Align the holes in the boot plate to the holes in the deflector shield mount and slide the boot rod P#(B0244) through and fasten by using (1) hair pin clip P#(K0099).
NOTE: The mower’s deflector shield is removed in the following photo for clarity. Always have the deflector shield mounted when mowing.
Lower Mount Tube | Upper |
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Assembly Installation
Align the pivot brackets of the top assembly P#(A0551) to the pivot point on either side of the upper frame assembly. Place (1) P#(K0041) fender washer between each pivot point (Figure 10) and fasten each side by using (1) P#(K1153)
Figure 10. | Top Assembly Here |
Fasten w/
(1) 5/16” x 3/4” HHCS
(1) 5/16” Nyloc Nut
(1) Fender Washer Boot Plate Per Side
Boot
Fasten w/
(2)3/8” x 1” Carriage Bolts
(2)3/8” Flange Nuts
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