Assembly Instructions
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IMPORTANT:
To prevent damage to the mow-
er, make sure the PTO quick disconnect is se-
curely locked on the tractor, with the locking
balls fully seated in the groove and the ring in
the locked position (refer to the
Quick Discon-
nect Ring “Locked” Position
illustration). Af-
ter installation, pull on the PTO coupler to check
for security.
Coupler Ring in
Released Position
PTO Drive
Shaft
PTO Coupler
U-Joint
Quick Disconnect Ring “Released” Position
Coupler Ring in
Locked Position
PTO Drive
Shaft
PTO Coupler
U-Joint
Internal Balls
Locked on Shaft
Quick Disconnect Ring “Locked” Position
6. Raise the mower body (instead of lifting the front
of deck) and clip the counterweight springs to the
receptacle on front of body. Lower the body to
tension the springs. (Refer to
Deck Counter-
weight Spring Installation
photo.)
7. With the counterweight springs connected, the
weight on the deck caster wheels should be
200 to 250 Ib (90.7 to 113.4 kg); this adjustment
is preset at the factory. If required, the spring
tension can be adjusted by tightening or loosen-
ing the elastic stop nuts lo cated underneath the
lower spring hook, or contact your local dealer if
additional help is required. Refer to
Deck Coun-
terweight Spring Installation
photo.
Spring Tension Adjustment
Nut Located Under Lower
Spring Hook (Not Visible)
Counterweight Springs
Clip Onto Body
With Body Tilted Up
Lynch Pins
Lock Deck On
Support Arms
(Not Visible)
Deck Counterweight Spring Installation
