5.Raiseattachmentlift leverto its highest position.
6.Removekeyfrom bag and start the engine (see "TOSTARTENGINE"in the Operationsectionof this manual). After engine has started, movethrottle controlto idle position.
7.Releaseparking brake.
8.Slowlydepressforwarddrive pedal and drivetractor off skid.
9.Apply braketo stoptractor and set
parking brake.
10.Turnignition keyto "STOP"position. Continuewith the instructionsthat follow.
ASSEMBLE FRONT WHEEL TO
MOWER
1.Using shoulder bolt, washer and Iocknut from parts bag, assemble front wheel to mower as shown. Tighten securely.
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NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension arms (A) are pointing forward before slid- ing mower under tractor.
4.Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under tractor.
5.FIRST INSTALL
INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE
BELT
See MOWER AND DRIVE BELT AS- SEMBLY Supplement Sheet for additional
guidance on this assembly.
Be sure tractor is on level surface and engage parking brake.
1.Lower attachment lift lever to it's lowest
position.
_& CAUTION: Lift lever is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on lift lever, lower it slowly and engage in lowest position.
2.Turn steering wheel to the left as far as
it will go and position mower on right side of tractor with deflector shield to
the right.
- Pivot bar towards you and insert oth- er end of bar into hole in rear mower
bracket (D). Move mower as needed to insert bar.
-Secure with washer and retainer spring as shown.
,Remove plastic tie securing belt, bring belt forward and check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.
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,
ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION
ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor chassis and secure with washer and
retainer spring.
Repeat on opposite side of tractor.
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