C23i
Assembly Instructions
21
Battery Installation
IMPORTANT:
Make sure battery is securely
mounted in the frame. A loose battery may cause
damage to the case resulting in acid leakage and
severe damage to the machine. A hazard may be
created by damage to critical working parts and
safety systems.
Install the battery in the mower as shown in
photo. Connect the positive (+)
first and then the negative (-) cable to the proper
battery terminal
[black cable and red boot con-
nect to the Positive (+) terminal].
Slide the rub-
ber boot up and over the battery post, making sure
it covers the post completely
to prevent an elec-
trical short.
Install battery cover using two (2)
10-24 threaded knobs.
(-) Battery Cable
Connection
(+) Battery Cable
Connection
Battery Clamp
Secured by
Wing Nut(s)
Battery Installation
Mower Deck Assembly
CAUTION
The engine must be off during the tractor
assembly and deck installation.
Deck Caster Wheels Installation
1. Remove the bolt and nut from each deck
caster wheel fork.
2. Fit a bearing cup on the outside of each wheel
bearing and slide the wheel 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 Keps nut.
4. Tighten the bolt and nut until the axle spacer
tube and inner bearing race bottom against
the inside of the wheel fork (will not turn) while
the wheel spins freely without binding.
Axle Bolt
Axle Spacer
Tube
Bearing
Cup
Deck Caster Wheel Installation
5. Grease the caster wheel bearings and caster
pivot bearings—two (2) grease fittings for each
wheel.
Deck Discharge Chute Installation
(GHS Collection Models Only)
Mount the discharge chute hinge on top of the
deck discharge opening using two (2) 1/4-20 x 1/2
in. carriage bolts and 1/4-20 ESNA nuts. Position
the bolts with the heads inside the chute and the
nuts on the outside.
Attach
Chute,
Nut on
Top
Attach
Guard
Carrier Frame
Tube Sockets
Discharge Chute and PTO Shaft Guard
Installation on Collection Deck
NOTE:
The MC23i uses either P/N 5794-11 or
7794-2 discharge chutes depending which deck is
being installed. P/N 7794-2 is used with the DC48
deck; P/N 5794-11 is used with all other decks.
These chutes replace the chute that comes with
the deck.
