Initial
Installation
4
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.
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are always defined from
the standpoint of the operator position facing forward from seat.
COUNTERWEIGHT INSTALLATION
1. Slide pins (A, Figure 1) on counterweight (B) into
slots (C) on front footrest support bracket (D).
2. Secure counterweight (B) with pin (E) to front footrest
support (D).
3. Secure pin (E) with safety clip (F).
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.
E
B
F
D
Figure 1. Install Counter Weight
A. Slide Pins
B. Counter Weight
C. Pin Slots
D. Front Footrest Support
E. Pin
F. Safety Clip
A
C
INSTALL BLOWOUT BAFFLES
1. Remove and discard existing baffles (A, Figure 2),
carriage bolts (B) and nuts (C) from mower deck
housing (D).
Figure 3. Blowout Baffle Installation
A. Baffle, RH
B. Baffle, LH
C. Carriage Bolts, 5/16-18 x 5/8”
D. Nut, Whiz Lock, 5/16-18
Figure 2. Remove Baffle and Hardware
A. Baffles
B. Carriage Bolts
C. Nuts
D. Mower Deck Housing
B
B
A
D
C
B
C
C
D
B
C
C
C
D
D
D
2. Install RH baffle (A, Figure 3), and secure with
5/16-18 x 5/8” carriage bolts (C) and 5/16-18 Whiz
Lock nuts (D).
3. Install LH baffle (B), and secure with 5/16-18 x 5/8”
carriage bolts (C) and 5/16-18 Whiz Lock nuts (D).
C
A
