ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1)Pliers
(1)Hammer
(1)Adjustable Wrench (or socket set)
(1)9/16" Open End or Box End Wrench
(1)7/16" Open End or Box End Wrench
(1)1/2" Open End or Box End Wrench
NOTE: Not all of the supplied parts and hardware will be needed for any one particular tractor. Unneeded items may be discarded after assembly has been completed.
NOTE: Right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) are determined from the operator's position while seated on the tractor.
CAUTION: Do not begin assembling until the tractor engine, muffler and exhaust deflector have been allowed to cool off.
LOCATE MODEL LABEL OF TRACTOR
•Look under your tractor seat, locate the serial number, and proceed to the step as shown.
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MODEL 917. 000000
SERIAL 000000A000000
193653
917MODEL TRACTORS GO TO PAGE 5
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MODEL 247. 000000
SERIAL 000000A000000
193653
247MODEL TRACTORS GO TO PAGE 8
INSTRUCTIONS FOR 917 MODELTRACTORS
LOCATE MOWER SUSPENSION BRACKETS
•Look under the front of your tractor.
•If there is a single mower deck suspension bracket located underneath the middle of the front axle as shown in the image below, proceed to
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH SINGLE FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET below.
•If your tractor does not have a mower deck suspension bracket underneath the middle of the front axle, proceed to INSTRUCTIONS FOR
TRACTORS WITH DUAL FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKETS on page 6.
MOWER DECK
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
FIGURE 1
INSTRUCTIONS FORTRACTORS WITH SINGLE FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 2)
•Remove the tractor hood. Refer to your tractor owners manual for instructions on how to properly remove the hood.
•Remove the browning shield from the front of the tractor as shown. Hold onto the shield as you remove the second bolt to prevent it from falling.
NOTE: Reinstall the browning shield before using your tractor.
REMOVE
BROWNING
SHIELD
FIGURE 2
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