Assembly Instructions

4.Reaching under the tractor, join the PTO tube to the PTO shaft (align arrow decals). Slide the PTO tube onto the spline shaft on the tractor PTO gearbox.

NOTE: When installing the DSD52 Mower deck, make sure to retract the dolly wheel after mounting the deck on the tractor.

Grease Deck

Support Arms

PTO Connection

Arrows on Shaft and Tube

(used to align when sliding together)

Mower Deck Installation

(PTO Shaft Connection)

5.Slide the deck the rest of the way on the deck arms. If the deck is rear discharge (GHS equipped model), the rear discharge chute will need to be aligned and connected to the blower inlet during the last 2 in. (51 mm) of slide action on the support arms.

NOTE: Raising the mower body may be help- ful in fitting and guiding the deck chute into the blower.

6.Install the hitch pin through the hole on the end of each support arm to lock the deck in place (refer to Deck Counterweight Spring Installa- tion photo). Two (2) hitch pins are included in the owner's packet of materials.

7.Remove Installation Tool from coupler ring and make sure the ring has “snapped” securely on the spline shaft.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate tractor with Quick Coupler Installation Tool installed.

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.

Spring-Loaded Coupler Ring

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); this adjustment is preset at the factory. If required, the spring ten- sion can be adjusted by tightening or loosening the elastic stop nuts located underneath the lower spring hook, or contact your local dealer if additional help is required. Refer to Deck Counterweight Spring Installation photo.

Spring Tension Adjustment

Nut Located Under Lower

Spring Hook (Not Visible)

Counterweight Springs Clip

 

 

Onto Body With Forward

 

Hitch Pins

Body Tilted Up

 

Lock Deck On

 

 

Support Arms

 

Deck Counterweight Spring Installation

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