Assembly Instructions
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Arrows on Shaft and Tube
(Used to Align When Sliding Together)
Grease Deck
Support Arms
PTO Connection
PTO Shaft Connection
5. Remove Installation Tool from quick disconnect
ring and make sure the ring has “snapped” se-
curely on the spline shaft.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT
operate tractor with
Coupler Installation Tool installed.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent damage to the mow-
er, make sure the PTO quick disconnect is se-
curely locked on the tractor, with the locking
balls fully seated in the groove and the ring in the
locked position (refer to the
Quick Disconnect
Ring “Locked” Position
illustration). After in-
stallation, pull on the PTO coupler to check for
security.
Coupler Ring in
Released Position
PTO Drive
Shaft
PTO Coupler
U-Joint
Quick Disconnect Ring “Released” Position
Coupler Ring in
Locked Position
PTO Drive
Shaft
PTO Coupler
U-Joint
Internal Balls
Locked on Shaft
Quick Disconnect Ring “Locked” Position
6. Slide the deck the rest of the way on the deck
arms. If the deck is a collection (GHS equipped
model), the discharge chute will need to be
aligned
and connected to the blower inlet dur-
ing the last 2 in. (51 mm) of slide action on the
support arms.
NOTE:
Raising the mower body may be helpful
in fitting and guiding the deck chute into the
blower.
7. Install the hitch pin through the hole on the end
of each support arm to lock the deck in place
(refer to
Deck Counterweight Spring Installa-
tion
photo). Two (2) hitch pins are included in
the Owner’s Packet of materials.
8. Raise the mower body (instead of lifting the
front of deck) and clip the counterweight springs
to the receptacle on front of body. Lower the
body to tension the springs. (Refer to
Deck
Counterweight Spring Installation
photo.)
9. With the counterweight springs connected, the
weight on the deck caster wheels should be
15 to 25 Ib (6.8 to 11.3 kg); this adjustment is
preset at the factory. If required, the spring ten-
sion can be adjusted by tightening or loosening
the elastic stop nuts located underneath the
lower spring hook, or contact your local dealer
if additional help is required. Refer to
Deck
Counterweight Spring Installation
photo.
