Installing the Mower Deck
1.Park tractor, shut off PTO and engine, remove the key and apply parking brake. Turn the wheels fully to the left.
2.From the rear with the grass catcher open pull dis- charge chute to rear.
3.Place mower height adjuster (B, Figure 8) in the low- est cutting position. Place the mower lift lever (A) in the lowest position. Slide mower deck under right side of tractor so that mower hitch is aligned with front tractor hitch.
4.See Figure 11. Slide the discharge tube onto the mower discharge opening.
5.See Figure 12. Turn wheels straight. Pull back on the
6.See Figure 9. Connect the mower lift arms (A) to the tractor lift arms (B) using the flat washer (C) and safety clip (D).
7.See Figure 10. Move idler arm (A) to relieve belt ten- sion. Install belt onto the PTO pulley (B).
8.Check that the discharge tube and mower opening are aligned and connected.
9.Install the grass catcher (see Catcher Removal & Installation).
Operating the Tractor
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Figure 12. Mower Hitch
A.Tractor Hitch Brackets
B.
CATCHER REMOVAL &
INSTALLATION
WARNING
Do not operate the unit without the hopper or deflector in place.
1.Move the catcher removal knob (C, Figure 13) for- ward to unlock the catcher from the rear support arms.
2.Depress the catcher dump lock pedal (A).
3.Use the catcher lever (B) to open the catcher slightly.
4.Lift the catcher off the rear support arms.
5.Install in reverse order of removal. To assist installing the catcher, be sure to line up the alignment marks on the catcher and rear of the tractor.
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Figure 13. Emptying the Hopper
A.Catcher Dump Pedal
B.Catcher Lever
C.Catcher Lock Knob
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