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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 tr
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INTRODUCTION GENERAL INFORMATION 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 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE OWNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GENERAL INFORMATION
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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. prevent
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SAFETY INFORMATION Never direct discharge toward anyone. Preparation Operate only in daylight or good artificial light. l Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing Keep hands and feet away from mower while to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear tractor engine is running. sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective l Stay clear of all moving parts. equipment for eyes, hands, hearing and head. l If your tractor is equipped with a ROPS, you l Ensure that mower is properly moun
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SAFETY INFORMATION Storage Maintenance Safety Block mower securely for storage. l Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective equipment for eyes, hands, hearing and head. l Lower mower to ground or block securely, turn tractor engine off, before performing any service or maintenance. l Never perform service or maintenance with tractor engine running. l Before working underneath, raise mowe
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SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Decals Replace immediately if damaged. KEEP AWAY! THROWN OBJECTS OR BLADE CONTACT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. KEEP DISCIIARQE CHUTE ,“~, AND SHIELDS IN PLACE. * 7
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SET-UP AND ASSEMBLY DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Assembly of this mower is the responsibility of the dealer. The mower should be delivered to the owner completely assembled, lubricated and adjusted for normal mowing conditions. Using these instructions, set mower up as re- ceived from the factory. Complete Check Lists on Page 10 when set-up is complete. The mower is shipped partially assembled. Assembly will be easier if components are aligned and loosely assembled before tightening ha
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CHECKING PARTS The mower assembly kit contains the following p&S. l Mower deck l Box containing lift linkage l Bag containing hardware Remove the mower deck from pallet. Cut packing straps holding parts box. Packing list is contained in both the crate holding the mower, and in the parts box in the crate. Before assembling check for missing or damaged parts. Install with the tractor on level ground. Lock the parking brake, set the transmission lever in “N” (Neutral) and the front and
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SET-UP AND ASSEMBLY Pre-Delivery Check List Delivery Check List (Dealer Responsibility) (Dealer Responsibility) 1. Check mower attitude and belt alignment. 1. Inspect the mower thoroughly after assembly to 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 reminder of points to inspect. Check off each Assembly instructions.) item as it is found satisfactory or after proper adjustment is
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INSTALLING FRONT TENSIONER BRACKET NOTE: Some tractors may already have pulley and front tensioner guard installed. If not installed, the front pulley, tensioner guard and front hitch pivots come as spare parts with the tractor. Locate them before beginning assembly. if already installed, proceed to installation of front tensioner. 1. Remove and retain the lower front PTO cover by removing the six 8 x 16 flange bolts. 2. Install the drive pulley (comes with tractor) on the front PTO sh
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NOTE: Push downward on the front tensioner adjusting knob to hold the bracket firmly against the frame. Tighten the bolts to speci- fied torque. Retain the remaining four bolts for later use. 4. Insert front hook of the tensioner spring into the hole in the tensioner arm. The rear hook of the tensioner spring inserts into projecting bracket on tractor frame. 5. install the front hitch pivots onto the frame from the inside (may already be installed). install the tensioner guard on the
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INSTALLING MOWER INSTALLING LIFT LINK m Wear heavy gloves to protect ybur’haids when installing lift link kit and mower deck. 1, Grease the lift arm shaft thourghiy, then insert through the pivot bosses on the main frame from the left side. 2. Slide the right lift arm onto the end of the lift arm shaft, Install the lift arm pin through the lift arm shaft and secure with lock pin. 3. Assemble the deck lift rod using turnbuckle shaft with two threaded ends and indentation in middle, t
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INSTALLING MOWER ASSEMBLING MOWER DECK InstaDiing Discharge Cover Install the discharge cover using discharge adap- tor pin, spring and two split pins. Discharge adapter pin has one end tapered for ease of insertion. Use hammer to tao oin throuah bracket to slot where spring rests. Install spring‘iby resting one end against discharge cover, and using box end wrench to twist other end of spring in half turn as illustrated. This will apply pressure to keep discharge cover down. Tap disc
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INSTALLING MOWER installing Wheels On Mower t , - m Support mower deck solidly while installing wheels and keep fingers and feet clear of deck until wheels are firmly on ground. 1, Using steel pry-bar or jack, raise back edge of mower deck and use wood block in rear center to support deck at least 6 inches high. Keep fingers and feet from under deck until it is firmly supported. NOTE: There are three wheel sleeves, two of the same length, and one longer. Keep the longest one to ass
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INSTALLING MOWER DECK Positioning Mower Under Tractor 1. Connect the spark plug caps to the spark plugs (if removed) and insert the ignition key in the ignition switch. Check that the hydraulic ilft lever is in NEUTRAL. Start the engine and move the hydraulic cylinder selector lever (if installed) to the FRONT position. Raise the lift arm fully with the Lii Selector Lever. 2, Turn the Lowering Speed Adjusting knob fully clockwise to lock the lift arm up. Stop the engine. Remove the ke
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Attaching Rear Mower Deck Links 1. Roil mower forward or backward or tug from side to side as necessary to line up holes in rear mower deck link with holes in bracket under tractor. Bracket is difficult to recognize at first, look for hole just behind the main mounting bracket along centerline of tractor. 2. Grease the rear link shaft (long shaft with two holes in either end for linchpins) then slide it horizontally through the holes in rear deck links and holes in the bracket as shown
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Attaching Lift Plates Screw mower deck lift plates into adjustable pins as illustrated. Turn to adjust the length of 150-l 52 mm the-mower deck lift plates to 150-152 mm (5.9- 5.9 - 6.0 in 6.0 in), then tighten the nuts securely. Install the mower deck lift plates on the mower deck with 5/8 in. plain washers and lock pins. 2. Raise the right mower deck lift plate to the lift arms installed earlier on the lift arm shaft as- sembly. Lift arms will be directly above the lift plate. Mane
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INSTALLING MOWER LEVELING MOWER DECK 1. Place the tractor on a firm, level surface and set the parking brake. Make certain that tractor tires are inflated to proper pressure. See Tractor Owners Manual for information on inflation. 2. Check that the gauge rollers and front anti- scalping rollers are set on 2.5 in. position (one hole showing on wheel support). If not, raise the mower deck with the Lift Selector lever set to “UP”. 3. When lift arms are fully raised, turn the Lower- ing
