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SET-UP AND ASSEMBLY MOUNTING MOWER LIFT SYSTEM Install with the tractor on level ground. Lock the parking brake, set the transmission lever in "N" (Neutral) and the PTO clutch lever in the "OFF" position. Set Lift Control lever to "DOWN" and turn Lowering Speed Control knob fully counter-clockwise ("FAST"). This allows you to pull the rear lift arms down by hand and makes assem- bly easier. Installing Mower Lift Plate to Tractor 1. Remove drawbar assembly; this is bolted onto the tra
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SET-UP AND ASSEMBLY Attaching Lift Link to Lift Plate Assembly (For Tractors Without Rear Three Point Hitch) Lift Link Lower Link Shaft 1. Slide middle hole in lift link onto greased left hand lower link shaft which comes installed on \ the tractor. Install lift link so that it is vertical and the end with two holes is down. Lift link should face rearward as illustrated. Be sure to apply grease to shaft. Secure with linchpin. 2. Use a block of wood to raise left arm of lift plate ass
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SET-UP AND ASSEMBLY Installing Lift Rods (For Tractors Without Rear Three Point Hitch) 1. Adjust the lift rod to 365 mm (14.4 in) measured from eye to eye as illustrated. Adjustment is made by turning barrel of rod, then secured by tightening nut. Be sure that an equal length of I threads shows on either end ,of barrel. I I 365 mm y 14.4 in. I I. I I (with loader subframe) I Y y 375 mm 14.8 in. 2. Slide eye of lift rod over pin on tractor lift arm. Position clevis of lift
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SET-UP AND ASSEMBLY Installing Lift Rods on Lower Link Lift (For Tractors With a Rear Three Point Hitch) 1. Replace the existing left hitch rod with the unit provided with the mower. I I I I 2. Loosen the locknut and the adjusting nuts and ‘y 85 mm 7 turn them to position the bracket hole 85 mm 3.4 in. (3.4 in) from the lift rod eye (center-to-center measurement). The bracket must face forward. (with loader subframe) 100mm ; 4.0 in. -y 3. Tighten the adjusting nuts and secure wit
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SET-UP AND ASSEMBLY Adjusting Lift Rod (For Tractors With and Without Rear Three Point Hitch) Follow this procedure if you do not have a loader subframe installed. Adjust the lift rod clearance by starting the engine, and shifting the Lift Control lever to "UP". Make sure hands are clear of lift arms before starting. Engine will not start unless operator is seated. arm should not Raise until lift arm reaches top or until resistance is contact stopper encountered. If resistance is e
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SET-UP AND ASSEMBLY Subassembling Front Link Brackets Assemble by compressing the front spring and inserting it in the front bracket slot. Pass greased front quick release pin through hole in the front bracket and spring. Pull back spring slightly to uncover hole in quick release pin. Use hammer to tap in spring pin until it is equidistant from both sides of quick release pin. NOTE: Hold back bottom of spring so that pin clears it. Assemble both right and left brackets. Front Link Br
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INSTALLING MOWER ASSEMBLING MOWER Checking Rear Mower Deck Links Rear mower links will come installed. Check that vibration in shipping has not shaken loose the two clevis pins in brackets at rear of mower. They are secured with linchpins. Rear deck links should face forward, towards front of mower, before driving tractor over mower. They cannot be rotated forward after tractor is above mower deck. Mower driveline and U-joint should be on top of stabilizer bar, not caught below it.
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INSTALLING MOWER Installing and Adjusting Wheels 1. Pull release pin on wheel yoke so that wheel ' arm can be raised to insert wheel. Assemble wheel by inserting 1/2 x 5 in. sleeve through wheel. Place 1/2 in. washer on 1/2 x 5 in. bolt and insert though yoke and sleeve in wheel. Secure with flanged locknut. Tighten locknut so that sides of bracket touch wheel sleeve without binding. Do not over-tighten. Repeat for other < \ front caster wheel. 2. Assemble the rear gauge wheels so t
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INSTALLING MOWER NOTE: Tool is available (see illustration) for ease of measurement. 1. To level mower from side to side, measure distance from front blade tip to ground. For left and right blades, measurements should be within 5 mm (1/4 in) of each other. Move washers as necessary to raise the low corner. To add washers, raise mower deck until wheels clear ground by about 5 in. 2. Place wood block or floor jack under edge of mower to hold it while wheel is removed. Drive out split p
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INTRODUCTION TO THE OWNER Read this manual before operating your mower. The information presented will prepare you to do a better and safer job, Keep this manual handy for ready reference. The mower you have purchased has been carefully engineered and manufactured to provide dependable -and satisfactory use, Like all mechanical products, it will require cleaning and upkeep. Lubricate the mower as specified. Observe all safety information in this manual and safety decals on the mower and t
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INTRODUCTION GENERAL INFORMATlON The purpose of this manual is to assist the opera- tor in maintaining and operating this mower. Read it carefully. It furnishes information and instructions that will help you achieve years of dependable performance. These operating and maintenance instructions have been compiled from extensive field experience and engineering data. Some information may be general in nature due to unknown and varying conditions. However, you should be able to develop o
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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 TO THE OWNER ........................................................................................................................... 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................ 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 4 SAFETY RULES ............................................................................................................................. 4 SET-UP AND ASSEMBLY 8 DEALER SET-UP I
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SAFETY INFORMATION Safety is a primary concern in the design and SAFETY RULES manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! our efforts to provide safe equipment can be YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! wiped out by a single careless act of an operator. The designed and tested safety of this equipment In addition to the design and configuration of depends on it being operated within the limitations equipment, hazard control and accident explained in this manual. preve
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SAFETY INFORMATION Preparation Operational Safety Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing You may not be able to stop the tractor safely if the clutch or brake pedal mechanisms are to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear improperly adjusted, allowing them to contact sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective equipment for eyes, hands, hearing and head. mower components. When the mower lift stops are installed as Ensure that mower is properly mounted, ad- instructed in t
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SAFETY INFORMATION Stop mower and tractor immediately upon Ensure all safety decals are installed and in striking an obstruction. Turn off engine, remove good condition. (See Safety Decals section for key, inspect and repair any damage before location drawing.) resuming operation. Ensure shields and guards are properly in- Before working underneath, raise mower, install stalled and in good condition. transport lock and block mower securely. Storage Hydraulic system leak down and failure
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SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Decals Replace immediately if damaged. IMPORTANT FILL GEAR BOX TO CENTER LINE OF HORIZONTAL SHAFT. USE SAE 90 GEAR LUBE. ALLOW TIME FOR OIL TO FLOW THRU BEARINGS. THEN RECHECK. OF OPERATION TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH! PTO SPEED MUST NOT EXCEED 2400 RPM. READ OPERATOR'S MANUALS & FOLLOW KNOW HOW TO STOP TRACTOR AND ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. EQUIPMENT QUICKLY IN AN EMERGENCY. LOCK DRIVELINE ON (CONTACT DEALER FOR MANUALS) BLOCK UP IMPLEMENT AND HEMOVE
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SET-UP AND ASSEMBLY DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING AND CHECKING PARTS Assembly of this mower is the responsibility of the The mower assembly kit contains the following dealer. The mower should be delivered to the parts: owner completely assembled, lubricated and Mower deck with rear linkage installed Lift plate assembly adjusted for normal mowing conditions. . Box containing lift linkage and hardware Using these instructions, set mower up as re- ceived from the factory. Complete C
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SET-UP AND ASSEMBLY Parts in Burlap Bag Mower Assembly Kit in Crate / Parts Box Parts in Parts Box 9
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SET-UP AND ASSEMBLY Delivery Check List Pre-Delivery Check List (Dealer Responsibility) (Dealer Responsibility) 1. Inspect the mower thoroughly after assembly to 1. Check mower attitude and belt alignment. ensure it is set up properly before delivering it to 2. Check that mower lift is properly adjusted. (See the customer. The following check lists are a Assembly instructions.) reminder of points to inspect. Check off each item as it is found satisfactory or after proper adjustment is
