Initial Assembly & Installation - Craftsman ZTS 7500 Operator's Manual

INITIAL ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
WARNING
To avoid serious injury, engage parking brake,
disengage PTO, stop engine, remove key and
disconnect spark plug(s) before attempting to
install, remove or work on the mower.
COUNTERWEIGHT INSTALLATION
1. Install front counterweight (B, Figure 1) with pin (A)
through mower hitch bracket. Bottom tabs of weight
should contact bottom of mower hitch so weight is
held in position.
2. Secure hitch pin with safety clip.
SAFETY RULES
1. Never operate mower on slopes greater than 10°.
2. Front counter weight is required when ever using rear
mounted grass collection system.
3. Always remove counterweight before removing
mower.
A
B
Figure 1. Install Mounting Plate
A. Pin
B. Front Counter Weight
C. Safety Clip
D. Mower Hitch
INSTALL CARRIAGE BOLTS
1. Remove and discard carriage bolt (C, Figure 2) and
locknut (B) from bracket and mower deck housing (A).
2. Secure the 5/16-18 x 3/4 carriage bolts (Figure 3) onto
bracket and mower deck housing (C) using 5/16 push
nuts (B).
NOTE: In this manual, "left" and "right" are always defined from
the standpoint of the operator position facing forward from seat.
D
C
A
Figure 2. Remove Carriage Bolt
A. Bracket and Mower Deck Housing
B. Locknut, 5/16-18
C. Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 5/8
B
C
Figure 3. Install Carriage Bolts
A. Carriage Bolts, 5/16-18 x 3/4
B. Push Nuts, 5/16
C. Bracket and Mower Deck Housing
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C
B
B
A