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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.
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’’
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.
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.
STEP 1
SUBFRAME INSTALLATION:
INSTALLING THE REFLECTORS
IMPORTANT:
When operating the tractor with the
front mounted attachment, install the two red-colored
adhesive reflectors on the rear vertical surface of the
tractor’s fender.
