Gravely 12031301, 12031302 manual Attachment Of Upper Frame Assembly To The Lower Frame

2-8 Attachment Of Upper Frame Assembly To The Lower Frame

NOTE: During this step, it is suggested that two people install the top frame to the lower frame. Using two people to raise the top frame, lift the top frame above the lower frame making sure the bag frames are located away from the engine as shown in Figure 18. Slide the top frame vertical tube into the lower Frame vertical tube aligning the holes. Insert (1) ½” x 2-1/2” clevis pin P#(K0133) through the holes and fasten with

(1) 5/32” x 2-5/8” hair pin clip P#(K0088).

Figure 18.

Top Frame

Lower Frame	½” x 2-1/2” Clevis Pin
	5/32” x 2-5/8”
	Hair Pin Clip

2-9 Attachment of Top Assembly To The Upper Frame Assembly

Align the pivot brackets of the top assembly P#(A0551) to the pivot point on either side of the upper frame assembly. Place (1) P#(K0041) fender washer between each pivot point (Figure 19) and fasten each side by using (1) P#(K1153) 5/16”-18 x 3/4” HHCS and (1) P#(K1180) 5/16”-18 nyloc nut. When fastening leave nut slightly loose so that the top can pivot freely.

Figure 19. Top Assembly Here

Fasten Here With 5/16” x 3/4” HHCS 5/16” Nyloc Nut Fender Washer

2-10 Attachment Of The Boot To The Mower Deck

Mounting The Boot Hanger

Remove the mower’s deflector shield mount (Figure 20). Position the notch towards the front of unit and place the boot hanger P#(B0117) in-between the deflector shield mount and the mower deck. Fasten by using (3) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” HHCS P#(K1192) and the existing 3/8” nuts. The boot hanger will allow you to switch from collection to discharge in seconds.

60” Boot Plate Mounting Instructions

To mount the boot plate P#(B0204) to the boot P#(E1034) use (3) 3/8”-16 x 1” carriage bolts P#(K1182) and (3) 3/8”-16 flange nuts P#(K1215).

44”, 48” & 52” Boot Plate Mounting Instructions To mount the boot plate P#(B0190) to the boot P#(E1113) use (2) 3/8”-16 x 3/4” carriage bolts P#(K1181) and (2) 3/8”-16 flange nuts P#(K1215).

Note: When bolting the boot and boot plate together, the head of the bolt is placed from the inside of the boot. This will prevent grass from collecting on the bolts.

For All Deck Sizes

Remove the bolts from that hold the deflector shield in place so that the boot rod can fasten the boot and boot plate to the mower deck. Align the holes in the boot plate to the holes in the deflector shield mount and slide the boot rod, P#(B2540) for the 60” Deck and P#(B0189) for the 52” deck, through and fasten by using (1) hair pin clip P#(K0099).

Note: The Mower’s Deflector Shield Has Been Removed In The Following Photo For Clarity. Always have the deflector shield mounted when mowing.

Figure 20. Mower Deck

Deflector Shield Mount

Boot Hanger

Notch

Boot Plate Boot Rod Boot

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