C, Rear Lift Link(s)

V D, Right_ Side Rear Mower Bracket

I 'U. Hole

8 ATTACH FRONT LINK (E)

Turn steering wheel to position wheels straight forward,

o From front of tractor, insert rod end of front link (E) through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket (F),

Move to left side of mower and and insert

large retainer spring (G) through hole in front link (E) behind front suspension bracket (F),

Insert other end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket (H) and secure with washer and small retainer spring (J).

NOTE: Requires deck lifting.

 

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Front Lift Link Assembly

F.Front Suspension Bracket

G.Large Retainer Spring

H_ Front Mower Bracket

J.Small Retainer Spring

M.Engine Clutch Pulley

9 INSTALL BELT ON ENGINE CLUTCH PULLEY (M)

o Disengage belt tension rod (K) from locking bracket (L).

install beltonto engine clutch pulley (M) o

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in al! mower pulley grooves and under mandrel covers,

Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking bracket (L),

_CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring

loaded, Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly.

,Raise attachment lift lever to highest position°

o If necessary, adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

Follow procedure described in "TO

REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT"

in the "Service and Adjustments" section of this manual,

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917.28947, 917.289470 specifications

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