5
ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT: TORQUE ALL BOLTS ACCORDING
TO TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE (SEE TABLE
OF CONTENTS) WHEN STATED: TIGHTEN
FIRMLY. REFER TO PARTS BREAKDOWN
SECTION FOR PARTS IDENTIFICATION.
NOTE: This subframe was designed to fit various
models of tractors. Make sure to follow the
instructions that correspond to your tractor. The
VGT frame sometimes requires a particular
procedure.
This subframe may be used to install different
attachments (see attachments page). Once installed,
it may remain permanently on the tractor. Before
doing any modifications or installations on the tractor,
open the tractor hood, disconnect the headlights and
remove the hood. Disconnect the wire from the spark
plug(s) and keep away from spark plug(s) to prevent
accidental starting.
STEP 1
TRACTOR PREPARATION:
It is not necessary to remove mower deck at this step.
According to the model of the tractor, remove the mower
front attaching supports if they are bolted to the outside
of the tractor’s frame on each side.
In order to install the subframe’s supports, it may be
necessary to remove certain bolts or certain parts.
NOTE:
Take note of the place and how the bolts and
parts were installed in order to reinstall them in the same
manner and place as before.
If applicable, make sure that the belt guide does not
touch any part when reinstalled.
How to:
Take the right support (item 1) and place it on the right
side of the tractor’s frame.
Align the hole (item 2) on the right support with the hole
(item 3) which is about 2” (according to the model of the
tractor) from the edge of the tractor’s front frame.
Remove all the bolts and parts from the tractor’s frame
that will interfere with the installation of the right support.
Do the same operation on the left side with the left
support.
Align the holes in order to identify and remove the
bolts and/or parts that come into interference with the
support
VGT Frame
