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ASSEMBLY
FIG. 6
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NOSE
ROLLER
HEX BOLT
"A" BRACKET
LOCK
NUT
TAB
HOLE
RETAINER SPRING
ROD
"B"
BRACKET
TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 6)
• Assemble brackets "A" and "B" to the inside of mower
mounting brack ets as shown. Tighten securely.
NOTE:
Be sure bracket tabs are po si tioned in tab holes
in mower brackets.
• Position nose roller between brackets and install rod
and retainer spring.
FIG. 7
INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT
(Sees Fig. 7 and 8)
See MOWER AND DRIVE BELT ASSEMBLY Supplement
Sheet for additional guidance on this assembly.
Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension
arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage park-
ing brake.
• Turn steering wheel to the left as far as it will go and
position mower on right side of tractor with defl ector
shield to the right.
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GAUGE
WHEEL
REAR MOWER PINS
FRONT PLATE ASSEMBLY
ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY
DE FLEC TOR SHIELD
FRONT MOWER
BRACKET
BELT TENSION
ROD
DISENGAGED
POSITION
LOCKING BRACKET
FLANGED PIN -
POSITION NOTCH
HORIZONTALLY
DOUBLE LOOP
RETAINER SPRINGS
SUSPENSION ARMS
• Remove plastic tie strap from mower belt and check
belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.
• Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under trac-
tor. DO NOT connect any pins. When properly centered
the front mower brackets should be aligned so when
the front suspension plate is lowered it should slide
between the mower brackets.
• Lower attachment lift lever to lowest position.
• Cut plastic tie and lower front suspension plate.
• ATTACH FRONT PLATE - From left side of mower, posi-
tion front plate assembly between front mower brackets,
align holes, position fl anged pin notch horizontally and
insert the pin all the way. The notch is in line with the
hole in pin.
• Secure pin with double loop retainer spring between
the plate and mower bracket. If necessary, move mower
side-to-side to give space between plate and mower
bracket.
• Go to right hand side of mower and insert pin and
retainer spring in the same manner.
• CONNECT REAR PINS - Connect right hand side fi rst.
Pull out and hold the spring loaded pin, align hole in
suspension arm and release pin. Be sure pin returns to
fully seated position and is attached to the suspension
arm.
• Go to left side of mower and connect rear pin in the
same manner.
• Disengage belt tension rod.
• From right side of tractor, install belt onto engine clutch
pulley.
