Assembly
5
Installing the Rear and
Adjustable Links
1. Install a hairpin cotter (2–9/16 in.) into the inside hole
of the rear link (Fig. 2).
2. Install the rear link into the gage wheel support and
secure with a washer (1/2 in.) and cotter pin (1 in.)
(Fig. 2).
3. Install rear link into the attachment lift and secure with
a washer (1/2 in.) and hairpin cotter (2–9/16 in.)
(Fig. 2).
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Figure 2
1.
Rear link
2.
Washer, 1/2 in.
3.
Cotter pin, 1 in.
4.
Attachment lift
5.
Hairpin cotter, 2–9/16 in.
6.
Inside hole
7.
Gage wheel support
4. Install front adjustable link to the attachment lift with
a washer (1/2 in.) and hairpin cotter (2–9/16 in.)
(Fig. 3).
5. Install front adjustable link to the mower with a
washer (1/2 in.) and hairpin cotter (2–9/16 in.) (Fig. 3).
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Figure 3
1.
Front adjustable link
2.
Washer 1/2”
3.
Cotter pin 1”
4.
Attachment lift
5.
Hairpin cotter 2–9/16”
Installing the Mower
1. Park the tractor on a flat surface, disengage the power
take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the
ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the
key.
2. Turn the front wheels fully to the left and raise
attachment lift lever all the way to the latched
position; refer to tractor Operator’s Manual.
3. Slide the mower under the chassis from the right side
(Fig. 4) and align rear mounting bushings with ends of
lift arms.
4. Straighten the front wheels, turn Dial-A-Height knob
counterclockwise, all the way, and lower the
attachment lift lever to the mounting position; refer to
tractor Operator’s Manual.
5. Place rear guide bushings, first left side then right,
onto lift arms then slide deck left into position (Fig. 4).
6. Secure deck to rear lift arms with 3/4” washers and
3–3/8” hairpin cotters (Fig. 4).
