NOTE
If installing the deck on a new tractor, cut the cable tie used to hold the front lift rod up during shipment. Then proceed to step 8.
6.Refer to Figure 31 to ensure the correct orientation of the front lift rod/bracket assembly [the form (bend) in sides of rod point downward]. From the front of the tractor, push downward and hold the tractor
TRACTOR
LATCH RECEIVER
(BOTH SIDES)
QUICK
ATTACH
ROD
FORM
SHOULDER BOLT
(BOTH SIDES)
FRONT LIFT 
ROD/BRACKET 
ASSEMBLY
Figure 31
7.Release the tractor
QUICK ATTACH ROD
CAPTURED LIFT ROD/
BRACKET ASSEMBLY
Figure 32
8.While holding the front lift rod up, slide the mower deck forward until the rod aligns with both front roller bracket slots. Lower the lift rod into the front roller bracket slots and slide the deck rearward to engage the lift rod fully forward in the slots of the deck front roller bracket (Refer to Figure 33).
FRONT ROLLER
BRACKET
FRONT
LIFT ROD
Figure 33
9.If not already done, pull the deck support pins outward, turn downward and relesase so both
REAR DECK
BRACKET SLOTS
IMPLEMENT
LIFT LINKS
DECK SUPPORT
PIN DISENGAGED
Figure 34
10.Carefully guide the tractor implement lift links (left and right) into the rear deck bracket slots (left and right) as the tractor implement lift handle is lowered to its lowest setting (Refer to Figure 35).
11.Pull both deck support pins outward and rotate rearward to disengage the outer surface of the rear deck brackets. Release the pins, making certain each deck support pin passes through the inner hole of the rear deck bracket. The spring tension will push the pins inward and, if aligned, through the hole in each implement lift link (Refer to Figure 35).
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