TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER
1. Pos_ionbrackets, 17132 x 7/8 x 16
gauge washers, and nose roller
between deck mounting brackets as
shown. Be sure to positionbrackets
on correct side, as shown.
2. Install hex bolts and lock nuts as
shown. Tighten hardware securely.
NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are posi-
tionedin tab holes in deck brackets.
Nose RollerLock
"B" Bracket
"A"
Bracket
INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT
Besuretractor ison levelsurface and mower
suspensionarmsare _sed withattachment
codtmi. Engageparkingbrake.
1. Cut and remove ties securing anti-
sway bar and belts, Swing anti-sway
bar to left sideof mower deck.
2. Slide mower under tractor with
deflectorshield to right side of tractor.
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper
routing in all mower pulley grooves.
3. If equipped, turn height adiustment
knob counterclockwise unhl it stops.
4. Lower mower linkage with attachment
lift control.
5. Be sure belt tension rod is in disen-
gaged position.
BeltTension Rod
Chassis Brackel,
Gauge
Double Loop
Retainer Spring
Anti-Sway
USEPLIERSFOR I
RETAINERSPRINGS SuspensionArms
I_L_p Double Loop Retainer
Spring (Outward
Up pointingdeck pins)
6. Installbelt into electric clutch pulley
groove.
7. Place the suspension arms on
outward pointing deck pins. Retain
with double loop retainer spring with
loops up as shown.
8. Install front plate assembly to tractor
suspensionbrackets and retain with
single loop retainer springs as shown.
9. Positionfront plate assembly between
frontmower brackets. Raise deck and
plate assembly toalign holes end
insert flanged pins. Secure pins with
double loop retainer springs between
the plate assembly and mower
brackets.
NOTE: To assist in locating hole in
flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with
notch on head of pin. If necessary, move
side-to-side to give space between plate
and mower brackets.
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper
routingin all mower pulley grooves.
10.Engage belt tension rod by pushing
rod into locking bracket.
ACAUTION: Belttension rod is spring
loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and
engage slowly.
11.Connect anti-sway bar to chassis
bracket under left footrest and retain
with double loop retainer spring.
12.If equipped, turn height adjustment
knobclockwise to remove slack from
mower suspension.
13.Raise deck to highest position.
14.Adjust gauge wheels before operating
mower as shown in the Operation
sectionof this manual.
Electric Clutch
Pulley\ Front Suspention Brackets
Front Front Plate/_ssernbly
Mower \ _Double Loop
Bracket Relainer Springs
Single
Loop
Retainer
Spnngs
10
Sheild