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ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
The mower deck must be removed before
installing the subframe.
Remove the nuts from the pivot shoulder bolts (item 1)
that hold the mower’s lift arms (item 2).
Install the sleeves (item 3), 9/16" flat washers (item 4)
and 1/2" locknuts (item 5) supplied with the kit on the
pivot bolts.
Tighten securely.
Install the subframe (item 1) on the tractor by hooking
the rear portion (item 2) onto the sleeves just installed.
Lift the front portion of subframe (item 3) and hook up
onto the front tractor hitch.
Secure in place with two 1/2 x 1 3/4" pins (item 4) and
two 3 mm hair pins (item 5).
NOTE:
The 1/2 x 1 3/4" pins should be in place at all
times when subframe is installed. If not, the mounting
pins will bend and the subframe may drop and could
damage the tractor’s frame.
Lower the mower lift arms (item 1) and install the lift
bracket (item 2) to the lever (item 3) with a 1/2 x 1 3/4"
pin (item 4).
Secure with a 3 mm hair pin (item 5).
Attach the rear portion of the lift bracket (item 2) to the
mower lift arms (item 1) with a 1/2 x 17" pin (item 6).
Secure with two 3 mm hair pins (item 7)
Tighten securely.
STEP 1
SUBFRAME INSTALLATION:
IMPORTANT: TORQUE ALL BOLTS ACCORDING
TO TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE (SEE TABLE
OF CONTENTS) WHEN STATED: TIGHTEN
FIRMLY. REFER TO PARTS BREAKDOWN
SECTION FOR PARTS IDENTIFICATION.
Install sleeves
Install the lift bracket
Install subframe
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Ratchet
Wrench: 3/4’’, 1/2’’
Socket: 3/4’’, 1/2’’
