INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH DUAL FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETS

STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7)

Locate the Mower Deck Suspension Brackets on each side at the front of the tractor frame. A Sears tractor is shown below. For examples of brackets on other tractors see the illustrations on page 9.

•Measure the distance from the center of the deck attachment hole in the Mower Deck Suspension Brackets to the front of the tractor frame. This will be referred to as distance "L" in step 8.

Measure the height above the ground of the deck attachment hole in the Mower Deck Suspension Brackets. The height of this hole will be referred to as distance "H" in step 8.

Measure the inside distance between the Mower Deck Suspension Brackets. This will be referred to as distance "W" in step 8.

SEARS (LT) TRACTOR FRAME

STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 8 AND THE ILLUSTRATIONS ON PAGE 9)

•Refer to the illustrations on page 9 for examples of how to attach the Hanger Brackets on various tractors. Select a set of slots in the top of the Thrust Channel that will position the front plate slightly out in front of the tractor frame. The distance from the slots to the front plate must be slightly greater than the distance "L" in step 7.

•Hold the Hanger Brackets with the ends pointing up. Stack the short Hanger Bracket on top of the long Hanger Bracket. If distance "H" measured in step 7 was less than 6", hold the brackets together and fl ip them over so that the ends point down.

•Slide the Hanger Brackets apart so that the overall length is slightly less than distance "W" measured in step 7. Center the Hanger Brackets on top of the Thrust Channel and attach them to the selected slots using two 3/8" x 1-1/4" carriage bolts (G) and 3/8" nylock nuts (K). Do not tighten.

Proceed to step 9 on page 10.

 

 

 

 

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FIGURE 7 - SEARS TRACTOR SHOWN

3/8" x 1-1/4"

CARRIAGE BOLT (G)

HANGER BRACKETS

Ends down when "H" is 6" or less Ends up when "H" is more than 6"

FRONT PLATE

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FIGURE 8

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