Product Manual
10
Assembly
WARNING
Before beginning any service work turn off the PTO, set
the parking brake, turn off the ignition, and disconnect
the spark plug wire(s).
Note: Recommended Accessories
Rear wheel weights and front counterweights are recom-
mended. For operation on slopes greater than 15% (8.5°),
front counterweights are required. Never operate on slopes
greater than 17.6% (10°).
Initial Installation Notes:
• Carefully unpack tiller and hardware box leaving tilller on
skid.
• The tiller idler pulley is wired to the tiller for shipping
purposes. USE CAUTION WHEN CUTTING THE
WIRE. THE IDLER ARM IS UNDER SPRING TENSION.
• Remove the mower deck from the unit (see Operator’s
Manual for instructions).
NOTE: The left rear tire was removed for ease of visibility ONLY.
Diff erential Lock Rod Assembly
(Two Wheel Drive Models Only)
1. See Figure 1. Locate the differential lock rod. If the rod has no
bends in it (Z), replace (Z) with the rod provided (FRONT OF
ROD FIRST) using existing hardware (*) and one additional
cotter pin (X) provided. If the rod is bent (AA), it does not need
to be replaced. Tire may have to be removed for this step. If
tire is removed, reinstall before continuing.
Z
*
X
AA
*
Figure 1
Modify Manual Lift Linkage
(Manual Lift Models Only)
1. Place the lift lever in the attachment-raised (back)
position. Take note of the position of the spring through
the lift link (AD, Figure 3). It will be required to reinstall
the spring through the lift link.
2. Loosen the manual lift adjustment bolt (AB, Figure
2) until the bolt can be slid out of the groove in the
bulkhead. Remove the spring and bolt and set aside.
AB
Figure 2
3. Remove the pin (AC, Figure 3) securing the lift link (AD).
Note: Compare lift link provided with tiller to the existing
lift link. If the lift links are different, continue to Step 4. If
the lift links are the same, skip to Step 6.
4. Remove the pivot capscrew (AE) securing the lift link
(AD) to the lift lock (AF) and lift lever (AG). Remove the
lift link and replace with new lift link provided.
AC
AE
AD
AF
AG
Figure 3
Not for
Reproduction