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ASSEMBLY
Install cable holder
NOTE: The drive mechanism must be straight, to
make sure the belt works well.
Reposition the support
NOTE:
1) This drive mechanism may be mounted on tractors
with two types of clutch mechanisms. See the fol-
lowing instructions for those that are appropriate
for your tractor.
2) The mower deck must be removed to install / use
the drive mechanism.
Tractor Position
2006 (most models, factory installed)
A
VGT frame
B
Others C
Use the following instructions to reposition the
support (item 3) as needed.
To make the job easier, remove the spring installed in
the holes (item 1) of the idler arm (item 2) and drive
frame (item 10).
Remove the support (item 3) by removing the two
hex. bolts 1/4’’ x 1/2’’ (item 4).
Place the support in the required position, secure with
the bolts (item 4)and tighten firmly.
Reinstall the spring on the idler arm (item 2) and the
drive frame (item 10).
TRACTOR WITH AN ELECTRIC CLUTCH.
No modifications are needed.
TRACTORS WITH A MANUAL CLUTCH
ACTIVATED BY A CABLE.
Remove the spring that is hooked in holes (item1) of
idler arm (item 2) and drive frame (item 10).
Hook the spring of the tractor’s cable (item 5) on the
tension arm.
Cut the tie wrap that holds the cable to the frame.
NOTE:
Depending on the mower deck model, there
are different cable lengths. To determine where to
place the cable holder (item 7), hook the end of the
cable spring (item 5) on the idler arm (item 2). Slide
the cable shield (item 6) temporarily into the slot on
the cable holder (item 7). To identify into which holes
the cable holder will be bolted in, you must apply a
slight tension on the cable. This adjustment must be
done with the clutch arm in the disengaged position.
Remove the cable shield and secure the cable holder
(item 7) on the frame using two 1/4 x 3/4" hex bolts
(item 8) and flange nuts.
Reinstall the cable shield into the cable holder and
secure a 2mm hair pin (item 9).
