2.
Remove the bolt holding the rear frame to the crate
(
).
3.
Lift the front of the hopper up.
Note:
Use care when hoisting the machine to prevent
damaging the hopper.
4.
Using the hoist, lift the machine at the location shown
in
Figure 9
1.
With the hopper up, lift the machine on each side here
CAUTION
Raising the mower deck for service or
maintenance relying solely on mechanical
or hydraulic jacks could be dangerous. The
mechanical or hydraulic jacks may not be
enough support or may malfunction allowing
the unit to fall, which could cause injury.
Do not rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic
jacks for support. Use adequate jack stands
or equivalent support.
5.
Raise the rear of the unit approximately 25.4 to 30.5
cm (10 to 12 inches) and support it with jack stands or
equivalent support (
).
Figure 10
1.
Rear caster fork
3.
Place jack stands at the
arrows
2.
Bolt holding rear frame
6.
Remove and discard the rear-frame support and its
hardware which is located behind the drive tires.
7.
Install the rear caster wheel to the rear caster fork with
a bolt (1/2 x 13 inches) and locknut (1/2 inch) As
shown in
8.
Torque the bolt to 90.8 to 112.5 N∙m (67 to 83 ft-lb).
Figure 11
1.
Bolt (1/2 x 13 inches)
3.
Locknut (1/2 inch)
2.
Rear caster wheel
9.
Carefully remove the jack stands and lower the machine.
10.
Lower the front of the hopper.
11.
Tilt the seat up.
12.
Place the hoist hooks on each side of the seat as shown
in
.
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