ASSEMBLING TO DUAL ROD DECK
SUSPENSION TRACTORS
IMPORTANT: These instructions are for tractors with dual mower deck suspension brackets like the examples shown in figure 2 on this page..
CAUTION! Muffler is hot! Allow engine to cool down before proceeding with bumper installation,
NOTE: Right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) are determined from the operator's position while seated on the tractor,
STEP 1 :
,Place cardboard on work surface,
,identify and lay out all parts and hardware, Not all hardware witl be used, Unused hardware may be discarded after assembly,
,Remove tractor hood, (Refer to tractor manua!,) Place hood on cardboard or on a mat to protect paint,
STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 1)
,if you have an (LT) Lawn Tractor with a heat shield like the one shown, remove the heat shield,
IMPORTANT: Be sure to
(LT) LAWN TRACTOR
FIGURE 1
STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 2)
IMPORTANT: Do not remove any bolts from the tractor frame while the mower deck is raised, Misatignment of holes in frame could result,
Lower mower deck to rest on ground,
Remove bolts from mounting holes on both sides of tractor frame, Use a mounting bracket to help identify holes,
(LT) LAWN TRACTOR
REMOVE BOLT iFPRESENT
/
SUSPENSION BRACKET
(LT) LAWN TRACTOR
REMOVE BOLT
/
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
(GT) GARDEN TRACTOR
REMOVE BOLT
UF PRESENT
FIGURE 2
