Form No. 3448-398 Rev A Universal Mount Kit Z Master® Professional 2000 Series Riding Mower Model No. 145-3688 Installation Instructions Safety Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. decal136-1672 136-1672 1. Warning—do not step; no riders. decal136-1680 136-1680 1.
Installation Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Description Use Qty.
Assembling the Kit Assemble the kit as shown in Figure 2. Ensure to loosely install the upper mount to the main bracket; refer to Figure 3 to determine which hole to use in the upper mount. Note: Do not overtighten the bolt (1/4 x 4-1/4 inches) and nut (1/4 inch); the hinge bracket must pivot freely. Note: Install the lower support bracket only if you are mounting the kit in front of the rear tires.
For 2021 and newer machines, you cannot install the kit in front of the rear tire on the right side of the machine. g037081 Figure 3 1. Use this hole if you are mounting the kit in front of the left, rear tire. 3. Use this hole if you are mounting the kit in front of the right, rear tire (cannot install in this location on 2021 and newer machines). 2. Use this hole if you are mounting the kit in any location behind the rear tires.
Mounting the Kit in Front of the Rear Tires For 2017 and Older Machines 1. Secure the mount assembly to the console cover using 2 bolts (5/16 x 1 inch) and 2 nuts (5/16 inch) as shown in Figure 5 or Figure 6. 2. Tighten the fasteners securing the upper mount to the main bracket. 3. Secure the lower support bracket to the rear side of the bracket under the console cover using 1 bolt (5/16 x 1 inch) and 1 nut (5/16 inch) as shown in Figure 5 or Figure 6.
Mounting the Kit in Front of the Rear Tires For 2018 and Newer Machines 1. For 2021 and newer machines only, do the following: A. Remove the 2 torx-head screws (1/4 x 1-5/16 inches) and 2 locknuts (1/4 inch) from the left pod (Figure 7). Retain the 2 torx-head screws (1/4 x 1-5/16 inches) and 2 locknuts (1/4 inch). g363197 Figure 7 1. Left pod 3. Locknut (1/4 inch) 2. Torx-head screw (1/4 x 1-5/16 inches) B.
4. Secure the inner support bracket to the pod support bracket using 2 carriage bolts (5/16 x 7/8 inch) and 2 nuts (5/16 inch) as shown in Figure 9. When installing the inner support bracket on the left side of the machine, orient the inner support bracket as shown in Figure 10. When installing the inner support bracket on the right side of the machine, orient the inner support bracket as shown in Figure 11. g225566 Figure 9 Mounting the kit to the left side of the machine 1.
5. Secure the lower support bracket to the inner support bracket under the console cover using 1 bolt (5/16 x 7/8 inch) and 1 nut (5/16 inch) as shown in Figure 12. Note: You will not use the bottom hole in the main bracket or lower support bracket. Note: Ensure that the assembly is vertical. If it hangs at an angle, the lower support bracket may be installed incorrectly. g225565 Figure 12 Mounting the kit to the left side of the machine 1. Carriage bolt (5/16 x 7/8 inch) 3. Inner support bracket 2.
Mounting the Kit to the Side of the Engine Guard 1. Secure the mount assembly to the side upper guard using 2 bolts (5/16 x 1 inch) and 2 nuts (5/16 inch) as shown in Figure 13 or Figure 14. 2. Tighten the fasteners securing the upper mount to the main bracket. 3. Secure the bottom of the main bracket to the engine guard using 1 carriage bolt (5/16 x 7/8 inch) and 1 nut (5/16 inch) as shown in Figure 13 or Figure 14. g213949 Figure 13 Mounting the kit to the left side of the engine guard 1.
Mounting the Kit to the Rear Engine Guard 1. Secure the mount assembly to the rear upper guard using 2 bolts (5/16 x 1 inch) and 2 nuts (5/16 inch) as shown in Figure 15 or Figure 16. 2. Tighten the fasteners securing the upper mount to the main bracket. 3. Secure the bottom of the main bracket to the rear engine guard using 1 carriage bolt (5/16 x 7/8 inch) and 1 nut (5/16 inch) as shown in Figure 15 or Figure 16.
Installing a Front-Weight Kit Mounting a Bucket Note: If desired, you can remove the hinge bracket and mount the bucket using the welded support bracket. For Machines with 2 or More Accessory-Mount Kits If 2 or more accessory-mount kits (i.e., bucket kit or universal mount kit) are added to any of the 4 locations shown in Figure 17, add a front-weight kit. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer for the front-weight kit. 1. Loosen the knob and raise the top bracket.
Securing the Hinge Bracket 1. Raise the hinge bracket. 2. Loosen the knob and lower the top bracket, inserting the tab into the notch in the hinge bracket (Figure 19). 3. Tighten the knob. g037423 Figure 19 1. Tab in top bracket 2.
