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Installation Instructions
Landlord / 1700 / 2700 Update Kit
WARNING
Before beginning any service work:
• Turn off the PTO
• Set the parking brake
• Turn off the ignition and remove the key
• Disconnect the spark plug wire(s)
• Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable
Gasoline is highly flammable and must be
handled with care. Never fill the tank when the
engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not
allow open flame, smoking or matches in the
area. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills.
INSTALLATION
Remove the Seat & Seat Deck Assembly
1. Turn the ignition switch off, remove the key, set the
parking brake, and turn the PTO off. Disconnect the
negative battery cable. Remove the mower deck.
2. Tilt the seat forward and disconnect the wire harness
attached to the operator present safety switch (A,
Figure 1). Note that the harness plug has a locking
tab that must be released before disconnecting plug.
3. Remove the wire harness from the speed clip (B) that
holds the harness to the bottom of the seat.
4. Drain the fuel tank:
•Set a drain pan under the tractor to catch the fuel.
•Remove the hose clamp (I, Figure 3) from the bot-
tom sight tube fitting (J)
•Disconnect the clear sight tube (H) from the bottom
of the fuel tank.
5. Remove the two bolts (C) located at the rear of the
foot rests connecting the seat deck to the tractor
frame (K).
6. Remove the bolts (A) connecting the seat deck (B) to
the deck supports (F).
Do not remove the seat deck
yet.
7. After the fuel tank has drained, tip the seat deck (B)
forward slightly and disconnect the sight tube (H)
from the top fuel tank fitting (G).
8. Remove the sight tube (H) from the plastic gauge (D)
in the seat deck. Pull the tube down. Discard the
sight tube (H).
9. Remove the seat deck (B).
Figure 1. Disconnect Operator Present Switch
A. Safety Switch
B. Speed Clip
A
B
Remove and Replace Gas Tank
1. Remove the hardware (O) securing the seat deck
brackets (F) to the frame (K).
2. Remove and replace the fuel tank (M).
3. Reinstall the seat deck brackets (F).
4. Secure the filter plate (P) to the seat deck brackets
(F).
5. Reconnect the fuel line to the fuel line fitting (L).
Secure using the hose clamp provided.
6. Connect the clear sight tube (H) to the top fitting (G).
Secure with the hose clamp provided (I).
