Manual

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLE FRONT WHEEL TO

MOWER (See Fig. 3)

• Using shoulder bolt, washer and Iocknut from parts

bag, assemble front wheel to mower as shown. Tighten

securely.

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iNSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

(See Figs. 4-12)

See MOWER AND DRIVE BELT ASSEMBLY Supplement

Sheet for additional guidance on this assembly.

Be sure tractor is on level surface and engage parking

brake.

, Lower attachment lift lever to it's lowest position.

I A CAUTION: Liftleverisspringloaded. Have I

_ a tight grip on lift lever, lower it slowly and

engage in lowest position.

, Turn steering wheel to the left as far as it will go and

position mower on right side of tractor with deflector

shield to the right.

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NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension arms (A) are point-

ing forward before sliding mower under tractor.

• Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under

tractor.

• FIRST INSTALL ANTI-SWAY BAR (S).

- From right side of mower, insert anti-sway bar into

hole in transmission bracket (T).

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Remove plastic tie securing belt, bring belt forward

and check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley

grooves.

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- Pivot bar towards you and insert other end of bar

into hole in rear mower bracket (D). Move mower as

needed to insert bar.

- Secure with washer and retainer spring as shown

using small 5/16 retainer spring.

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