ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
The mower will attach to most tractors with a Category I, 3 pt. hitch system and a 540 RPM PTO. Do not exceed horsepower recommendations.
DANGER!
Operating with PTO speed over 540 RPM can cause excessive vibration and mower failure, which can result in serious injury or even death.
DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
Assembly of this mower is the responsibility of the dealer. The mower should be delivered to the owner com- pletely assembled, lubricated and adjusted for normal cutting conditions.
•Remove mower from crate.
•Complete assembly of factory
•Refer to parts lists and exploded view drawings for more details.
•To complete assembly, it will be easier if components are aligned and assembled loosely before tightening hardware.
CAUTION!
Always use personal protection devices such as eye and ear protection during assembly.
A-FRAME ATTACHMENT
Refer to the “exploded views” of this manual andfigure
1. Attach the rear brace bars (1) to the lugs on the rear of the deck with the correct hardware. Attach the
3 PT. HITCH ATTACHMENT
Remove bolt from hitch point location and assemble as shown in figure 2.
Figure 2
CASTER WHEEL ATTACHMENT
Some mowers will be supplied with all four wheels fully assembled. However, for models that do require assembly, please follow these instructions. Install two 3/4” spacers on each fork and wheel assembly shaft. Insert fork shaft into axle arm weldment. Additionally install two 3/4” and two 3/8” spacers on each axle shaft and retain using the snapper pins supplied. See figure 3.
Figure 3
Figure 1
DRIVELINE TO MOWER GEARBOX ATTACHMENT
1.Grab and turn the yoke collar of the driveline end to be attached to the gearbox. Note: Make sure that you connect the driveline end with the male shield tube to the mower.
2.Slide the yoke with the collar turned onto the mower’s gearbox input shaft. Note: Make sure that the plastic protective cone is mounted on the gearbox.
3.Move yoke back and forth until its locking pin has engaged on the gearbox input shaft groove.
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