ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLE
FRONT WHEEL TO
MOWER (See Fig. 3)
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Using shoulder bolt, washer and Iocknut from parts
bag, assemble front wheel to mower as shown, Tighten
securely.
FIG. 3
INSTALL MOWER
AND DRIVE BELT
(See Figs. 4-12)
See MOWER AND DRIVE BELT ASSEMBLY Supplement
Sheet for additional guidance on this assembly.
Be sure tractor is on level surface and engage parking
brake,
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Lower attachment lift lever to it's lowest position.
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CAUTION: Liftlever is spring loaded. Have
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a tight grip on lift lever, lower it slowly and
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engage in lowest position,
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Turn steering wheel to the left as far as it will go and
position mower on right side of tractor with deflector
shield to the right,
FIG. 5
NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension arms (A) are point-
ing forward before sliding mower under tractor,
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Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under
tractor,
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FIRST INSTALL ANTI-SWAY BAR (S),
- From right side of mower, insert anti-sway bar into
hole in transmission bracket (T).
FIG. 6
- Pivot bar towards you and insert other end of bar
into hole in rear mower bracket (D), Move mower as
needed to insert bar.
- Secure with washer and retainer spring as shown
using small 5/16 retainer spring.
FIG. 4
Remove plastic tie securing belt, bring belt forward
and check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley
grooves.
FIG. 7