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2.10 DIMENSIONS
2.10.1 Overall Width: 36” 48”
Discharge chute down 46.25” (117.5 cm) 58.25” (148.0 cm)
Discharge chute up (Transport only) 36.1” (91.7 cm) 48.1” (122.2 cm)
2.10.2 Overall Length: 36” 48”
77.0” (196 cm) 73.0” (185 cm)
2.10.3 Curb Weight: 36” 48”
517 lbs. (234 kg) 565 lbs. (256 kg)
∗ Weights will vary slightly depending on engine option.
2.10.4 Overall Height: 36” 48”
44.1” (112 cm) 44.1” (112 cm)
2.10.5 T r ead Width (to outside of tir es) : 36” 48”
35.2” (89.4 cm) 35.2” (89.4 cm)
2.11 TORQUE REQUIREMENTS
BOLT LOCATION TORQUE
Blade Mounting Bolt......................................................55-60 ft-lbs. (75-81 N-m)
Cutter Housing Spindle Nut ...................................... 140-145 ft-lbs. (190-197 N-m)
Mower Deck Support/Engine Deck Mount......................30-35 ft-lbs. (40-47 N-m)
Engine Mounting Bolt s ( 15 HP Kawasaki) ......................15-20 ft-lbs. (20-27 N-m)
Transmission Shifter-lever Nut.......................................30-35 ft-lbs. (40-47 N-m)
Anti-Scalp Roller Bolts....................................................40-45 ft-lbs. (54-61 N-m)
Wheel Lug Nuts .............................................................90-95 ft-lbs. (122-129 N-m)
3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 Uncrate unit, and r e m ove upper handle assemb ly, fuel tank, and link ages f r om top
of crate.
3.2 Remove and open the bolt bag.
3.3 Loosen the 5/16" hardware at the t wo (2) discharge def lector hinge point s so that
the def lect or is snug, but can be moved up and down freely.
3.4 Refer to Par t s Manual to help you identify and locate parts and their proper position.
3.5 Apply retaining adhesive “Fel-Pro Ret aining I or Ret aining II ” or “Loctit e RC609 or
680” on the two threaded st uds from the bolt bag and install into the t wo lef t holes
underneath fuel tank . Install t he fuel tank on top of the fuel tank support with the
studs going throug h the slots in the suppor t . Install two 5/16-18 x 3/4” scr ews with
a 5/16” SAE flat washer and 5/16” lock washer into the thr eaded holes in t he r ight
side of t he fuel tank. Do not over t ighten. Place a 5/16” SAE flat washer, then a
spring, over each of the studs and fasten with a 5/16 nyloc nut. Tighten 5/ 16 nyloc
nut f ully then back of f a 1/ 2 t ur n . This is to allow for normal fuel tank expansion
with changes in temperat ure and fuel levels.
3.6 Attach the fuel tank hose to the tank fitting and secure with the clamp provided.
3.7 Position the lower end of the handle assembly on the outside of the upper r ear
section of t he fuel t ank and handle support. Install four 3/8- 16 x 1" bolt s (with four
spring disk washers ag ainst the head of each bolt) from the outside in. Secure
using four 3/8" whizlock nuts on t he inside of each handle support and t ighten until
the spring disk washers are f lat ( See Figure 1).