Assembly Instructions
IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to the mower, make sure the PTO shaft assembly is securely locked on the tractor, with the locking balls fully seated in the groove and the ring in the full forward position (refer to the Coupler Ring “Locked” Position photo). After installation, pull on the shaft to check for security.
In Fully Forward Position
Coupler Ring “Locked” Position
8.Raise the mower body (instead of lifting the front of deck) and clip the counterweight springs to the receptacle on front of body. Lower the body to tension the springs. (Refer to Deck Counterweight Spring Installation Photo.)
9.With the counterweight springs connected, the weight on the deck caster wheels should be 15 to 25 Ib (6.8 to 11.3 kg). Check this weight by lifting on the front of the deck carrier frame. If required, the spring tension can be adjusted by tightening or loosening the elastic stop nuts located underneath the lower spring hook. Refer to Deck Counterweight Spring Installa- tion photo.
Spring Tension Adjustment
Nut Located Under Lower
Spring Hook (Not Visible)
Counterweight Springs |
| Hitch Pins |
Clip Onto Body |
| Lock Deck On |
With Body Tilted Up |
| Support Arms |
Deck Counterweight Spring Installation
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