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Unpack Deck
Remove deck and all other components from the
shipping container.
ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING DECK
1. Place deck on a flat surface large enough to allow
you to drive tractor over mower deck.
2. Install discharge chute to deck.
3. Install ramps on deck.
Preparing Tractor
1. Place tractor rockshaft arms in float position.
2. Decrease tension on center rockshaft flotation
chain. See operator manual.
Driving Tractor Over Mower
NOTE:
If deck is laying on a smooth surface, it will slide
if you attempt to drive over it with tractor. If installing
deck on a smooth surface:
•
Find two (2) pieces of rope 6’ long.
•
Tie a knot at the end of each rope.
•
Thread a rope through each ramp.
•
Lay ropes straight back from deck.
1. Drive tractor up to deck and align with ramps.
2. Drive tractor up ramps and over deck.
Attaching Deck
1. Swing mower hanger up onto tractor saddle
brackets and lower locks and latches.
2. Raise height control lever and install pins from
channel support arms onto center rock shaft
arms on tractor.
3. Apply a light coat of grease to the PTO shaft.
4. Slide PTO yoke into PTO spline shaft.
5. Connect collar on PTO yoke to PTO on tractor.
Slide collar back, place on PTO and let collar
slide forward to lock.
6. Increase tension on center rockshaft flotation
spring. See operator manual.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand
Assembly Safety Rules
before
proceeding.
CAUTION:
Drive over mower slowly and
carefully to avoid any damage. Be prepared to
stop as soon as front wheels contact the
ground in front of deck.
1. Ramps
2. Rivets
3. Mower Hanger
4. Height Control Lever
5. Rope
6. Knots
OTt1530
Figure 3
1. Lock
2. Latch
3. Saddle Bracket
4. Mower Hanger
OTt1550
Figure 4
1. Center Rock Shaft Arms
2. Pins
3. Channel Support Arms
OTt1570
Figure 5
