Assembly Instructions
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Battery Installation
IMPORTANT:
Make sure battery is securely mount-
ed 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 sys-
tems.
Install the battery in the mower as shown in
Battery
Installation
photo. Connect the positive (+) first and
then the negative (-) cable to the proper battery ter-
minal
[red cable and boot connects to the Posi-
tive (+) terminal].
Slide the rubber boot up and over
the battery post, making sure it covers the post com-
pletely
to prevent an electrical short.
WARNING
Make sure the battery cap vents are open.
Improper venting of the battery COULD
cause a battery explosion.
Battery Clamp
Secured by
Wing Nut(s)
(+) Battery Cable
Connection
Battery Installation
Mower Deck Assembly
Deck Caster Wheels Installation
1. Remove the bolt, nut, and axle spacer tube from
each deck caster wheel fork.
2. Fit the axle spacer tube through the wheel hub,
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 inner bearing
race bottoms against the inside of the wheel
fork (will not turn) while the wheel spins freely
without binding.
Axle Bolt
Axle Spacer Tube
Deck Caster Wheel Installation
5. Grease the caster pivot bearings - one grease
fitting for each pivot.
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. car-
riage bolts and 1/4-20 ESNA nuts. Position the
screws with the heads inside the chute and the nuts
on the outside. Attach spring for tilt-up action from
chute to bracket on deck.
Attach
Chute
Attach Guard
Nut on Top
Carrier Frame Tube Sockets
Discharge Chute and PTO Shaft Guard
Installation on Collection Deck
