5100777
Rev. 07/2006
TP 200-7302-00-CI-S
WARNING
Before beginning any service work turn off the
PTO, set the parking brake, turn off the ignition,
and disconnect the spark plug wire(s).
1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface and engage
the parking brake. Disengage the PTO switch, turn
off the engine and remove the key from the ignition.
2. Save all the hardware that is being removed.
Remove the floor pan and the front shocks.
3. Refer to Figure 1. Place approximately 8” of wooden
blocking under the mower deck and lower the deck
onto the blocking. Position jack under the front of the
machine. Lift the front caster wheels off the ground
and place approximately 4” of wooden blocking
between the mower deck and the frame. Lower the
jack down until the frame rests on the blocking.
Remove the jack.
4. Cut the (3) existing black tie wraps that fasten the
headlight wire harness to the front of the frame.
Refer to Figure 9. Remove the 3/4” hardware holding
the caster pivot frame and remove the caster pivot
frame assembly.
5. Loosen the (4) deck puller bar adjustment bolts (A,
Figure 2). Remove the (4) mount hardware (B) that
connect the deck puller bar to the front end and the
deck. Remove the deck puller bar and set aside
6. Refer to Figure 3. Cut the front cross member (A)
within 4-1/4” to 4-1/2” from the inside of the frame rail
(B). NOTE: Keep the cut perpendicular to the top of
the frame rail.
Installation
Instructions
Front End Repair Kit
Part No. 5600079
For Simplicity Citation Models
Kit Contents:
Front end No.
Qty.
Description
5402029C
1
Front End Weldment
5402041C
2
Bracket, Bolt on
5022098
4
Cap, Plastic
5025156
10
Washer, 3/8” SAE
5025013X10
4
Bolt, 3/8-16 X 1-1/4”
5025013X20
4
Bolt, 3/8-16 X 2-1/2”
5025013X28
4
Bolt, 3/8-16 X 3-1/2”
5025394
10
Nut, 3/8-16 Hex Nylock Flange
5021072
2
Seal, Grease
5025203X10
2
Pin, Cotter
5047489
1
Spacer
5022852
1
Bearing
5100358
1
Bearing
5025265X52
1
Bolt, 3/4-16 X 6-1/2”
5025284
1
Nut, 3/4-16 Hex Nylon Lock
5025160
2
Washer, 3/4 SAE
5049949C
1
Caster Pivot Frame
5100772
1
Tie Wrap, 15” Long, UV Black
1
© Copyright 2006 Ferris Industries. All Rights Reserved.
Figure 1. Position of Wooden Blocks
A. Wooden Blocks
B. Mower Deck
A
B
Figure 2. Deck Puller Bar
A. Puller Bar Adjustment Bolts
B. Mount Hardware
A
B
4.50
4.25
4.50
4.25
Figure 3. Cut Front Cross Member
A. Front Cross Member
B. Frame Rail
4-1/4
”
4-1/2”
B
B
A
4-1/4
”
4-1/2”
A
