STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 3)
•Fasten the R.H. Side Plate (bend facing out) to the front three holes in the tractor frame using three 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts (H), three large 1/2" washers (M) (see note) and three 3/8" nylock nuts (L). For the rear hole, use a 5/16" x 1" carriage bolt (F), a large 1/2" washer (M) and a 5/16" nylock nut (K). Place the washers between the tractor frame and the side plate. Tighten all bolts. Repeat for L.H. side plate.
•Reinstall the browning shield removed in figure 2.
•Proceed to INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL 917 MODEL TRACTORS on page 8.
NOTE: If there is an engine mounting plate (shown with dotted lines) leave the large 1/2" washer (M) off the bolt that goes through the plate.
5/16" x 1" CARRIAGE | ENGINE |
BOLT (F) | |
(SEE NOTE) | MOUNTING |
5/16" NYLOCK | PLATE |
| |
NUT (K) |
|
| 1/2" LARGE | |
3/8" NYLOCK | 3/8" x 1" CARRIAGE WASHER (M) | |
BOLT (H) | ||
NUT (L) | ||
|
FIGURE 3
INSTRUCTIONS FORTRACTORS WITH DUAL FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETS
IDENTIFY YOUR SUSPENSION BRACKETS
•Compare your tractor to the illustrations shown below.
•If your tractor resembles the top illustration, proceed to INSTRUCTIONS FOR TYPE A TRACTORS below.
•If your tractor resembles the bottom illustration, proceed to INSTRUCTIONS FOR TYPE B TRACTORS on page 7.
TYPE A
FRONT SUSPENSION
BRACKET
TYPE B
FRONT SUSPENSION
BRACKET
FIGURE 4
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TYPE A TRACTORS
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 5)
•Remove any bolts found in the holes indicated in the illustration.
REMOVE BOLTS FROM THESE HOLES
FRONT
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
FIGURE 5
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