Instruction Manual

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
READ THE COMPLETE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING THE ASSEMBLY.
You should have:
- one mower deck assembly
- two caster assemblies
- two rear axle assemblies
- one tongue assembly (Lawn & Garden Hitching or ATV Tongue)
- one tow vehicle hitch assembly (only included on Lawn & Garden Hitching)
Optional hitches:
- one tongue extension
- one rear hitch assembly
A. ASSEMBLY OF MOWER WHEELS
1. Set the mower deck assembly on wood blocks so that it is suspended off the ground.
Retainer Bolts
Tongue Pivot Bolt
Tongue – Attach to Either
Left or Right Caster Assy.
Left Rear Axle Assy.
Left Caster Assy.
Figure 1. Assembly of Wheels, Tongue and Rear Hitch
2. Install the two caster assemblies in the retainers on the front of the mower deck. See figure 1.
Before securing the caster supports, determine which side of the mower the tongue will be
placed on and install the caster support stop on the tongue side. See Figure 2. Secure with
3/8” x 2-3/4” hex head bolt, lock washer, and nut provided in the retainer areas.
Note: The operator controls are on the front of the deck and the discharge chute is on the right
side. (Left and right are determined from looking in the direction of travel.)
3. Install the two rear axle assemblies in the retainers on the rear of the mower deck. The tire
should be to the left of the axle support. See figure 1. Secure with 3/8” x 2-1/2” hex head
bolt, lock washer, and nut provided in the retainer areas.
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