Installation
1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, lock
the ground speed levers into their START/PARK posi-
tions, turn off the ignition, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop.
2. Lower the mower deck to its lowest position (see
Cutting Height Adjustment).
3. Pivot the front wheels out of the way and slide the
mower deck under the unit. Place a 2 x 4 or similar
support under each end of the mower deck.
4. Insert the front lift rods (c, Figure 19) into the bottom
holes in the front mower deck bracket (b), and secure
each with a washer and hairpin clip (a).
5. Insert the rear lift arms (c, Figure 18) into the front
holes in the rear mower deck brackets (b), and
secure each with a washer and hairpin clip (a).
6. Pull back on the tensioning idler (a, Figure 17) in the
direction indicated, and install the belt onto the PTO
pulley as shown in Figure 17.
important: be sure the belt is installed properly onto
all pulleys.
a
B
figure 18. Rear Deck Lift components
(Right side shown, left side same)
en
figure 19. front Deck Lift components
(Right side shown, left side same)
check mower blade stopping Time
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within 5 seconds after electric PTO switch
is turned off.
1. With parking brake engaged, PTO disengaged and
2. Have an assistant observe the mower drive belt
3. If the mower drive belt does not stop within 5 sec-
C
c
an operator in the seat, start the engine.
through the opening between the frame and top of
mower deck. Engage the PTO and wait several sec-
onds. Disengage the PTO and check the amount of
time it takes for the mower drive belt to stop.
onds, see an authorized dealer.
a
b
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