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3. Remove the deck cover and the PTO engagement
linkage rod before lifting and manoeuvring the rotary
cutting deck into position against the power unit
(Figure 2).
1. Lift points
4. Install 8 bolts (3/8 x 1 inch), curved washers, and
flange nuts to secure the rotary cutting deck to the
power unit. Note the bolt orientation in Figure 3.
Ensure that the engine deck is parallel to the mower
deck +/- 0.5 degrees before tightening the fixing
bolts.
Figure 1
Figure 2
1. Flange nut (3/8 inch)
2. Curved washer
Note: Figure 3 shows the fasteners out side of the
mowing unit to better illustrate which configuration
goes with each hole. Install the bolts and washers
together on the same side of the frame.
5. Torque the bolts to 40 to 47 N-m.
6. Screw the PTO engagement linkage rod into the
power unit bell-crank yoke and then connect the
other end to the assist arm and secure it with the
hairpin cotter (Figure 4).
7. Adjust the PTO engagement as directed in the
Adjusting the PTO Engagement Linkage section in
the traction unit Operator's Manual.
8. Check the adjustment of the PTO Safety Switch as
directed in the Adjusting the PTO Safety Switch
section of the traction unit Operator's Manual.
9. Check the deck drive belt routing (Figure 5). Refer
to the Adjusting the Mower Belt Tension section
in the Operator's Manual to correctly adjust the deck
drive belt. Ensure the belt is on the correct side of
2
Figure 3
3. Bolt (3/8 x 1 inch)
Figure 4
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