Assembly Instructions

Battery Installation

IMPORTANT: Make sure battery is securely mounted in the frame. A loose battery may cause damage to the case resulting in acid leakage and severe damage to the machine. A hazard may be created by damage to critical working parts and safety systems.

Install the battery in the mower as shown in Battery Installation photo. Connect the positive (+) first and then the negative (-) cable to the proper battery terminal [red cable and boot connects to the Positive (+) terminal]. Slide the rubber boot up and over the battery post, making sure it covers the post completely to prevent an electrical short.

WARNING

Make sure the battery cap vents are open. Improper venting of the battery COULD cause a battery explosion.

Battery Clamp

Secured by

 

 

 

(+) Battery Cable

Wing Nut(s)

 

Connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery Protector

 

 

Plate in Place

 

Battery Installation

Mower Deck Assembly

Deck Caster Wheels Installation

1.Remove the bolt, nut, axle spacer tube, and spacer washers from each deck caster wheel fork.

NOTE: Spacer washers are used only when the optional foamed rubber deck wheels (8 x 3.00) are installed.

2.Fit the axle spacer tube through the wheel hub, position the spacer washer on each side of the hub (if used), and fit the assembly into the wheel fork.

3.Insert the 3/8-16 x 4-1/2 in. bolt through the wheel fork with the bolt head to the outside and install the 3/8-16 in. Keps nut.

4.Tighten the bolt and nut until the axle spacer tube bottoms against the inside of the wheel fork (will not turn) while the wheel and spacer washers (if used) spin freely without binding.

Grease Fitting

Locations

Spacer Washer

Axle Spacer Tube

Deck Caster Wheel Installation

5.Grease the caster wheel bearings and caster pivot bearings - one grease fitting for each wheel and each pivot.

Deck Discharge Chute Installation (GHS Rear Discharge Models Only)

Mount the discharge chute hinge on top of the deck discharge opening using the 1/4-20 x 1/2 in. socket button head screw and 1/4-20 ESNA nut. Position the screw with the head inside of the chute and the nut on the outside. Attach spring for tilt-up action from chute to bracket on deck.

 

 

 

Carrier Frame

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tube Sockets

 

Attach

 

 

Attach Guard

 

 

 

 

 

Chute

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nut on Top

Discharge Chute and PTO Shaft Guard Installation on Rear Discharge Deck

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