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Citation - 52” & 61” Mower Decks

5

Roll Bar Assembly

Assemble Retainer Pins

 1.  Unpack the roll bar and hardware from the box.

 2.  Assemble the foam ring (

A, Figure 6

) onto the retainer 

pin (

B

).

 3.  Loop the snap end of the lanyard (

C

) through the retainer 

pin handle and snap together.

 4.  Install the lanyard anchor (

D

) onto the lanyard.

 5.  Install the clevis pin (

E

) onto the loop end of the lanyard 

as shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6.  Assemble the Retainer Pins
A. Foam Ring
B. Retainer Pin
C. Lanyard
D. Lanyard Anchor
E. Clevis 

Pin

A

B

C

D

E

Figure 7.  Assemble the Top Loop
A. Top Loop Tube
B. Plastic Cap
C. Rubber Stop

A

B

C

Assemble the Top Loop

 1.  Install the plastic cap (

B, Figure 7

) into the end of the 

top loop tube (

A

).  Repeat for other end of tube.

 2.  Make sure the rubber stop (

C

) is properly seated against 

the inside of the pivot mount.  See Figure 7.

Snap End

Loop End

Figure 8.  Install the Upright Tubes
A. Upright Tube
B. Bumper
C. Frame
D.  1/2” x 3-1/2” Bolt GD.5
E.  1/2” Flat Washer
F.  1/2” Nylock Flange Nut (not shown)

Install the Roll Bar

 1.  See Figure 8.  Remove and save the (2) 1/2-13 X 3-1/2” 

bolt (

D, Figure 8

), 1/2” SAE washer, and 1/2-13 hex 

nylock flange nut that secures the bumper to the frame 
of the machine on one side of the machine.  Discard the 
1/2-13 hex jam nuts that are tightened on the threads of 
the 1/2-13 X 3-1/2” bolts.

 2.  Install the upright tube (

A

) (refer to Figure 9 for correct 

orientation) on the outside of the bumper (

B

) as shown 

in Figure 8 and loosely reinstall the 1/2” hardware 
previously removed.

 3.  Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other side of the machine.

IMPORTANT:  Make sure the upright tubes are angled 
towards the front of the unit.  See Figure 9.

A

B

C

E

D

Not 

for  

Reproduction

Summary of Contents for Citation 5900522

Page 1: ...nd instructions and use safe shop and work practices at all times while working on or around this unit and all other outdoor power equipment TABLE OF CONTENTS SETUP PROCEDURES Quick Setup List 2 Uncra...

Page 2: ...heck Fluid Levels Check Engine Oil Level Check Hydraulic Oil Level Check Tire Pressure 8 Check Mower Assembly Check Blade Bolt Torque Check and Level Mower Deck Check Deck Drive Belt 14 Lubrication Fu...

Page 3: ...g Brake Lever A Figure 1 Hydraulic System By Pass A Hydraulic Release Valve left hand pump shown A Connect Battery Cables 1 Connect the red positive battery cable B Figure 3 to the positive battery po...

Page 4: ...5 16 lock washers C and 5 16 flat washers D Prior to tightening the bolts align the levers with each other see Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment Figure 4 Ground Speed Control Lever Installation A...

Page 5: ...ubber stop C is properly seated against the inside of the pivot mount See Figure 7 Snap End Loop End Figure 8 Install the Upright Tubes A Upright Tube B Bumper C Frame D 1 2 x 3 1 2 Bolt GD 5 E 1 2 Fl...

Page 6: ...oosely install the 1 2 side lock nut E Repeat for other side 5 Tighten the hardware securing the upright tubes to the frame and bumper see Figure 8 Torque the hardware to 75 ft lbs 102 Nm 6 Tighten th...

Page 7: ...cm below top of the filler neck 4 If necessary add either Mobil 1 15W 50 synthetic oil or Castrol Syntec 5W 50 oil DO NOT use conventional oils 5 Reinstall the reservoir cap Figure 13 Checking Tire P...

Page 8: ...lts to 70 ft lbs 94 Nm Check Level the Mower Deck 52 Mower Decks Check the Deck Lift Rod Timing 1 Park machine on a flat level surface Disengage the PTO stop the engine and engage the parking brake Re...

Page 9: ...back Figure 19 8 Measure from the front tip of the blade from the cutting edge to the ground Measure from the rear tip of the blade from the cutting edge to the ground Repeat this process for the oth...

Page 10: ...rds the rear of the unit and install the height adjustment pin in the 3 7 6 cm position to hold in place See Figure 21 3 Block up the mower deck until all hanger chains are slack See Figure 22 4 Refer...

Page 11: ...e 25 5 Remove all the 2 X 4 blocks from under the mower deck 6 Position the outside mower blades so that they face front to back Figure 26 7 Measure from the front tip of the blade from the cutting ed...

Page 12: ...belt exerted from the idler arm 5 Re seat belt and carefully release the tension on the breaker bar 6 Reinstall the mower deck guards WARNING Spring loaded components can kick back causing injuries Us...

Page 13: ...nated in the chart If the measurement does not equal the measurement as designated in the chart adjust the mower belt idler spring length E Adjusting the Mower Belt Idler Spring Length 1 Loosen the ja...

Page 14: ...e hinge Generally all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys Remember to wipe fittings and surfaces clean both before and a...

Page 15: ...ound speed control levers are locked in the NEUTRAL position 2 Set the engine throttle control to FAST throttle position Then fully close the choke by pulling the knob OUT fully 3 Insert the key into...

Page 16: ...UTRAL position Test 3 Engine should SHUT OFF if Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged OR Operator rises off seat with parking brake disengaged Operator moves ground speed control levers out of thei...

Page 17: ...und Speed Control Lever B A C Parking Brake Adjustment 1 Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake stop the engine and remove the ignition key 2 Raise the seat plate 3 Locate the brake spring A Figur...

Page 18: ...ward turn the rod clockwise while standing at the rear of the machine facing forward If the machine creeps backward turn the rod counter clockwise while standing at the rear of the machine facing forw...

Page 19: ...al return rod B until the spring length equals 3 25 8 23 cm Retighten the front set collar 3 Make sure that the neutral return bushing E is seated correctly in the spring stop plate F 4 Position the r...

Page 20: ...emove the rear drive tires 4 See Figure 41 Using the supplied spanner wrench P N 5022853 insert the tip of the wrench into the notch in the pre load adjuster While holding the wrench in place with bot...

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