Mower Installation And Removal - Simplicity GTH Series Operator's Manual

Mower Installation & Removal
A WARNING
Stop engine, set parking brake, and remove key to
prevent accidental starting. Never attempt to install or
remove your mower when engine is running.
INSTALLATION
1. Place the tractor and mower on a smooth, hard surface,
such as concrete, with the mower on the right side of the
tractor, and the hitch toward front of the tractor.
2. Notice that one end of the PTO rod (A, figure I) does
not have a drilled hole. Insert this end into the mower
PTO arm (B) and work around until rod (A) appears as
in figure 1.
3. Turn the front wheels of the tractor as far as they go to
the left.
4. Lower the tractor lift lever. Place the mower in lowest
cutting position using the mower height control lever.
5. Slide the mower under the tractor so that the mower lift
arm (C, figure 1) is under the tractor lift arm (B, figure
2
).
6. Connect the chain (C, figure 2) to the trunnion (D) with
clip (E). For electric lift, use only three links of chain.
A. PTO Rod
B. Mower PTO Arm
C. Mower Lift Arm
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