Assembly Instructions
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Mower Deck Assembly
Deck Caster Wheels Installation
1. Remove the bolt, nut, axle spacer tube, and
spacer washers from each deck caster wheel
fork.
NOTE:
Spacer washers are used only when
the optional semi-pneumatic deck wheels are
installed.
2. Fit the axle spacer tube through the wheel hub,
position the spacer washer on each side of the
hub (if used), and fit the assembly into the wheel
fork.
3. Insert the 3/8-16 x 4-1/2 in. bolt through the
wheel fork with the bolt head to the outside and
install the 3/8-16 in. Keps nut.
4. Tighten the bolt and nut until the axle spacer
tube bottoms against the inside of the wheel
fork (will not turn) while the wheel and spacer
washers (if used) spin freely without binding.
Spacer Washer
Axle Bolt
Axle Spacer Tube
Deck Caster Wheel Installation
5. Grease the caster wheel bearings and caster
pivot bearings - one grease fitting for each
wheel and each pivot.
Deck Discharge Deflector Shield Installation
(Side Discharge Models Only)
Attach the side discharge deflector shield using two
(2) 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 in. bolts, 3/8-16 ESNA nuts, and
3/8 in. wave spring washers. The wave washers fit
between the two hinging surfaces. Tighten the nuts
until the shield moves freely but is not loose.
WARNING
DO NOT operate the machine without the
grass deflector shield attached and in the
lowest possible position.
Attach Shield
Deck Discharge Shield Installation
PTO Shaft Guard Installation
Position the shaft guard as shown and mount with
two (2) 1/4-20 x 1/2 in. bolts.
Carrier Frame
Tube Sockets
Attach
Guard
PTO Shaft Guard Installation
Summary of Contents for B23i
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