Operator`s manual

Operation

MOWER INSTALLATION

NOTE: Perform mower installation on a hard, level sur-

face such as a concrete floor.

Refer to figure 4.

1. Park the tractor to the right of the mower and turn the

tractor front wheels fully to the right.

2. Make sure the front idler pulley (L) is installed in top

mounting tab for mower installation. Bottom mounting

tab is used for snowthrower operation.

3. Start the engine. With ground speed control lever in

NEUTRAL, release the clutch/brake pedal. Push the

lift lever forward to lower the cable. Shut off the

engine.

4. Reach under the tractor to grasp the lift cable and

pull it straight down. The lift cable will not lower with-

out weight on it.

WARNING

It will be necessary to start the engine to raise or

lower the lift cable. Before starting the engine,

always seat yourself in the operator’s position.

Before leaving the operator’s position, stop

engine and remove key. Do not engage PTO until

mower is completely installed and operator is

seated.

Figure 4. Mower Installation & Removal

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Figure 5. Mower Belt Adjustment

A. PTO Clutch Lever

B. PTO Drive Pulley

C. Belt Tensioning Lever

D. Mower Drive Belt

E. Lift Anchor

F. Lift Cable Clevis

G. Deflector

H. Mower Drive Pulley

I. Mower Hitch Arm

J. Tractor Front Hitch

K. Lift Lever

L. Front Idler Pulley

M. Rear Idler Pulley