Installation Instructions | Landlord / 1700 / 2700 Update Kit |
WARNING
Before beginning any service work:
•Turn off the PTO
•Set the parking brake
•Turn off the ignition and remove the key
•Disconnect the spark plug wire(s)
•Disconnect the negative
Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care. Never fill the tank when the engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not allow open flame, smoking or matches in the area. Avoid
A
B
Figure 1. Disconnect Operator Present Switch
A.Safety Switch
B.Speed Clip
INSTALLATION
Remove the Seat & Seat Deck Assembly
1.Turn the ignition switch off, remove the key, set the parking brake, and turn the PTO off. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the mower deck.
2.Tilt the seat forward and disconnect the wire harness attached to the operator present safety switch (A, Figure 1). Note that the harness plug has a locking tab that must be released before disconnecting plug.
3.Remove the wire harness from the speed clip (B) that holds the harness to the bottom of the seat.
4.Drain the fuel tank:
•Set a drain pan under the tractor to catch the fuel.
•Remove the hose clamp (I, Figure 3) from the bot- tom sight tube fitting (J)
•Disconnect the clear sight tube (H) from the bottom of the fuel tank.
5.Remove the two bolts (C) located at the rear of the foot rests connecting the seat deck to the tractor frame (K).
6.Remove the bolts (A) connecting the seat deck (B) to the deck supports (F). Do not remove the seat deck yet.
7.After the fuel tank has drained, tip the seat deck (B) forward slightly and disconnect the sight tube (H) from the top fuel tank fitting (G).
8.Remove the sight tube (H) from the plastic gauge (D) in the seat deck. Pull the tube down. Discard the sight tube (H).
9.Remove the seat deck (B).
Remove and Replace Gas Tank
1.Remove the hardware (O) securing the seat deck brackets (F) to the frame (K).
2.Remove and replace the fuel tank (M).
3.Reinstall the seat deck brackets (F).
4.Secure the filter plate (P) to the seat deck brackets
(F).
5.Reconnect the fuel line to the fuel line fitting (L). Secure using the hose clamp provided.
6.Connect the clear sight tube (H) to the top fitting (G). Secure with the hose clamp provided (I).
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