Assembly Instructions
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Deck Discharge Deflector Shield Installation
(Side Discharge Models Only)
Attach the side discharge deflector shield using two
(2) 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 in. bolts, 3/8-16 ESNA nuts, and
3/8 in. wave spring washers. The wave washers fit
between the two hinging surfaces. Tighten the nuts
until the shield moves freely but is not loose.
WARNING
DO NOT operate the machine without the
grass deflector shield attached and in the
lowest possible position.
Attach Shield
Discharge Shield Installation
on Side Discharge Deck
PTO Shaft Guard Installation
Position the shaft guard as shown and mount with
two (2) 1/4-20 x 1/2 in. bolts.
Attach Guard
PTO Shaft Guard Installation
Tilt-Up Roller Wheel Installation
Mount the two (2) tilt-up roller wheels on the brack
ets on the rear skirt of the deck housing using the
P/N F543 axle bolt, 3/8 in. plain washer, 3/8 in.
wave spring washer (between bracket and wheel)
and 3/8-16 Whiz locknut. Tighten the axle bolt until
the wheel rolls freely, but is not loose.
Roller Wheels
Attach
Spring
PTO Shaft
Guard
Tilt-Up Spring and Roller Wheel
Installation on Collection Deck
Mower Deck Installation on Tractor
Deck Installation
1. Lightly grease each deck support arm (2) on the
tractor. Refer to
Mower Deck Installation
photo for location of deck support arm.
Deck Support
Arms
Mower Deck Installation
2. Engage the deck carrier frame tube sockets on
the tractor support arms. (Refer to
Discharge
Chute Installation
photo for socket location.)
Slide the deck onto the support arms approxi
mately 3 in. (76 mm).
