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ASSEMBLY
STEP 2
DRIVE MECHANISM INSTALLATION:
NOTE:
Remove the mower deck to install the drive
mechanism. Make sure to remember where the end
of the clutch rod is connected to the tractor, because
you must reconnect the rod in the same place when
you install the drive mechanism or mower.
Remove the P.T.O. clutch rod (item 1) from the
mower.
For the LT 166 model:
Insert the pin (item 2) in the hole on the tension bar
(item 3) and in the hole (the farthest one from the
edge) on the tension link (item 4).
Secure with a flat washer (item 5) and a 2.5 mm. hair
pin (item 6).
For the LT 155 model:
Insert the pin (item 2) in the hole on the tension bar
(item 3) and in the hole (the closest one to the edge)
on the tension link (item 4).
Secure with a flat washer (item 5) and a 2.5 mm. hair
pin (item 6).
For tractors with a Freedom mower:
Remove the tension link (item 1) of the drive
mechanism and reassemble upside down (the bent
section must be on top). Secure the tension link (in
the hole farthest to the bended part) in the tension bar
(item 2) with a 3/8 x 1" hex bolt (item 3) and nylon
insert lock nut.
Do not tighten the bolts in order to allow the clutch
mechanism to move freely.
Install the mower clutch rod (item 4) with the pin in the
hole located on the top of the tension link (item 1).
Secure with a flat washer (item 5) and a 2.5 mm hair
pin (item 6).
For the LT 190 model:
To be able to install the drive mechanism, you must
remove the tension link.
Turn the tension bar (item 1) to the left towards the
outside. Hook the spring (item 2) in the hole of the
tension bar.
Stretch the spring to the other end of the idler arm
(item 3).
Make sure the idler arm moves freely.
Install clutch rod
Install clutch rod
Install spring
