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ASSEMBLY
RX60/72/84 03/09 Assembly Section 3-12
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ASSEMBLY
HYDRAULIC OR MANUAL LIFT (Model RX84 Only)
Install the Hydraulic Cylinder or the manual Ratchet Lift Screw (Asm-0039) between the Axle Center Lug and
the Lug directly behind the Center Gearbox. Install cylinder pins provided and retain with cotter pins. NOTE:
Figure ASM-0038 shows optional spring shock installation.
CHECK CHAINS (Extra Equipment)
Check chains are available for attachment to front of cutter as an accessory. Check chains are used to control
cut height and especially allows cutter to always be lowered to the same preset cut height.
Drill a 11/16" hole through each lifting lug 2-1/2" below the lift pins and 5/8" from the front of the lug.
Install lower end of check chain (1) to hitch ears, through lower holes using bolts (2), washers (3) and locknuts
(4). Tighten securely.
Install chain lugs (5) on either side of tractor top link mounting using bolt or pin of required diameter and length.
Cat. I kit requires a 3/4" diameter bolt.
Cutting height is then set by placing proper chain link in keyhole slot. Cutting height is easily adjusted by
hooking chain higher or lower in the keyhole brackets.
Tractor attaches with Top Link Pin.
NOTE: For additional safety in transport, raise mower as high as possible without allowing the driveline to
contact the deck, and shorten the chains as much as possible to prevent inadvertent falling in transport.
NOTE: 260 and 272 units use a Cat I Kit and 284 Units use a Cat II Kit.