Installing the Mower Deck
1. Park tractor, shut off PTO and engine, remove the
key and apply parking brake. Turn the wheels fully to
the left.
2. Place the mower lift lever in the down position. Slide
mower deck under right side of tractor so that mower
hitch is aligned with the front tractor hitch.
3. See Figure 10. Turn wheels straight. Pull back on the
spring-loaded lever (B) while lifting up on the mower
hitch. Install mower hitch onto tractor hitch brackets
(A). When properly installed, the spring-loaded lever
should seat fully underneath the brackets.
4.
44” Mowers
- Connect the mower lift link (
A
, Figure
7) to the tractor lift arm (
B
) using the flat washer (
C
)
and safety clip (
D
).
46” and 52” Mowers
- Connect lift chain (
A
, Figure
8) onto lift hook (
B
) on tractor. Repeat on other side.
5. Move idler arm (
A
, Figure 9) to relieve belt tension.
Install belt onto the PTO pulley (
B
).
6. Reconnect the cutting height motor wire harness to
the tractor harness.
OPERATION
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Storage
Before you store your unit for the off-season, read the
Maintenance and Storage instructions in the OPER-
ATOR SAFETY section, then perform the following
steps:
• Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, & remove
the key.
• Perform engine maintenance and storage measures
listed in the Engine Manual. This includes draining
the fuel system, or adding stabilizer to the fuel (do not
store a fueled unit in an enclosed structure - see
warning).
• Battery life will be increased if it is removed, put in a
cool, dry place and fully charged about once a month.
If the battery is left in the unit, disconnect the
negative cable.
Before starting the unit after it has been stored:
• Check all fluid levels. Check all maintenance items.
• Perform all recommended checks and procedures
found in the Engine Manual.
• Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes
before use.
WARNING
Never store the unit (with fuel) in an enclosed,
poorly ventilated structure. Fuel vapors can
travel to an ignition source (such as a furnace,
water heater, etc.) and cause an explosion.
Fuel vapor is also toxic to humans and animals.
Not
for
Reproduction
