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Operating the Tractor
Installing the Mower Deck
1. Park tractor, shut off PTO and engine, remove the
key and apply parking brake. Turn the wheels fully to
the left and slide mower deck under right side of
tractor.
2. From the rear with the grass catcher open pull
discharge chute to rear.
3. Push the discharge chute tube (A, Figure 7) toward
the back to separate it from the mower discharge
opening.
4. Turn wheels straight ahead. Place lift mower hitch on
the tractor hitch brackets (A, Figure 6).
5. Place belt on PTO pulley.
6. Attach upper spring (D, Figure 4) and the two lower
side springs (E) on each side of mower deck.
7. Connect the trunions (B) to mower deck lift arms (C).
Secure with hair pins (A).
8. Move idler arm (A, Figure 5) to increase belt tension.
9. Align and connect the discharge tube and mower
discharge opening.
10. Install the grass catcher (see “Catcher Removal &
Installation”).
11. Adjust mower deck, if necessary (see “Cutting Height
Adjustment” section).
Catcher Removal & Installation
WARNING
Do not operate the unit without the hopper or
deflector in place.
1. Move the lock lever (A, Figure 8) backward to unlock
the catcher from the rear support arms.
2. Lift the catcher off the rear support arms.
3. Install in reverse order of removal.
To assist installing the catcher, be sure to line up the
alignment marks on the catcher and rear of the
tractor.
Figure 8. Emptying the Hopper
A. Lock Lever
Figure 7. Discharge Chute Tube
A. Discharge Tube
B. Mower Discharge Opening
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B
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