ASSEMBLEGAUGEWHEELSTO MOWERDECK
Thegaugewheelsare designed to keep
the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are propedy adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance.
1Shde gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top. Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers and
securely.
2. For ease of mower to tractor assem-
bly, raise gauge wheels to highest pes=Uonand retain with clevis pins and spnng retainers
NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower, See =TO ADJUST
GAUGE WHEELS" in the Operation section of this manual
Retainer
Spnng
| Nose Roller | |
, | Lock . | |
//j _'_ | _ | / Nut B"Bracket |
INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT
Be suretractoris ce level surfeceand mower suspensionarms are raisedwith attachment liftconbol.Engage parkingbrake.
1 Cut and remove ties secudng anti- sway bar and belts. Swmg
2 Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to dght side of tractor
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves. 3, If equipped,turn height adjustment
knob counterclockwise until It stops,
4Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control
5.Be sure belt tension rod Is in disen- gaged pes_tton.
6.Install belt into electdc clutch pulley
groove.
3/8 Washer | |
| Locknut |
TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER
1. Position brackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 gauge washers, and nose roller between deck mounting brackets as shown. Be sure to position brackets on correct side, as shown
2 install hex belts and lock nuts as shown. Tighten hardware securely
NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are posi- tioned in tab holes in deck brackets
7.Place the suspenston arms on outward pointing deck ptns. Retam with double loop retainer spring with loops up as shown
8.Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension brackets and retatn with single loop retainer spnngs as shown
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