SET-UP
AND
ASSEMBLY
DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
Assembly of this mower
is
the responsibility of the
dealer. The mower should be delivered to the
owner completely assembled, lubricated and
adjusted for normal mowing conditions.
Using these instructions, set mower up as re-
ceived from the factory. Complete Check Lists
on
Page 10 when set-up is complete.
You may install the
mower with the
sub frame installed. The front loader must be
removed from the sub frame. you also have
a
Back Hoe, both the back hoe and its sub
frame must be removed. The adjustment of the lift
rod is different from the standard installation.
These differences are explained in the appropriate
sections. Follow these procedures to avoid
damage to deck and linkage.
The mower is shipped partially assembled.
Assembly will
be
easier
if
are aligned
and loosely assembled before tightening hard-
ware. Recommended torque values for hardware,
are included in the assembly instructions.
Select a suitable working area. Open parts boxes
and lay
out
parts and hardware to make location
easy. Refer to illustrations, accompanying text,
parts lists and exploded view drawings.
For all pins, shafts and other bearing surfaces,
lubricate bearing area with a lithium based grease
of
consistency with a MOLY (molybdenum
disulfide) additive before installing. The manual
will also indicate when grease is necessary.
.
Always wear relatively tight and
belted clothing to avoid entanglement
in
moving parts. Wear sturdy, rough-soled
work shoes and protective equipment for
eyes, hands, hearing and head.
Before working underneath, raise mower,
install transport lock and block mower
securely. Hydraulic system leak down and
failure of mechanical or hydraulic system
can cause equipment to drop.
Keep all persons away from operator
control area while performing adjust-
ments, service or maintenance.
.
UNPACKING ANDCHECKING PARTS
mower assembly kit contains the following
parts:
Mower deck with rear linkage installed
Lift plate assembly
.
Box containing lift linkage and hardware
Unbolt the mower deck, and the lift plate
and cut the packing straps holding
down
the rear
linkage and mower driie shaft. Packing list is
contained in both the crate holding the mower,
and in the parts box in the crate. Before assem-
bling check for missing or damaged parts.
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