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ASSEMBLY
(1) Pliers
(1) Hammer
(1) Adjustable Wrench (or socket set)
(1) 9/16" Open End or Box End Wrench
(1) 7/16" Open End or Box End Wrench
(1) 1/2" Open End or Box End Wrench
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)
• Look under the front of your tractor. If there is a single
mower deck suspension bracket located underneath
the middle of the front axle, continue on to step 2. If
your tractor does not have a mower deck suspension
bracket underneath the middle of the front axle, skip
to step 4 on page 6 for tractors with dual suspension
brackets.
MOWER DECK
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
FIGURE 1
• Remove all parts and hardware packages from the
carton. Lay out parts and hardware and identify using
the illustrations on pages 3 and 4.
NOTE:
Not all of the supplied parts and hardware will be
needed for one particular tractor. Unneeded items may be
discarded after assembly has been completed.
NOTE:
Right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) are
determined from the operator's position while seated on
the tractor.
CAUTION: Do not
begin assembling until
the tractor engine, muffl er and exhaust
defl ector have been allowed to cool off.
REMOVE
BROWNING
SHIELD
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (K)
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT (L)
5/16" x 1"
CARRIAGE
BOLT (F)
ENGINE
MOUNTING
PLATE
1/2" LARGE
WASHER (M)
(IF NEEDED)
3/8" x 1" CARRIAGE
BOLT (H)
STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)
•
Remove the tractor hood. Refer to your tractor owners
manual for instructions on how to properly remove the
hood.
• Remove the browning shield from the front of the
tractor as shown. Hold onto the shield as you remove
the second bolt to prevent it from falling.
NOTE:
Reinstall the browning shield before using your
tractor.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH SINGLE
FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET
STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)
• Fasten the R.H. hanger bracket (bend facing out)
to the holes indicated in the tractor frame. If there
is an engine mounting plate like the one drawn with
dotted lines, use large 1/2" fl at washers (M) as shims
between the hanger bracket and the tractor frame in
the locations shown. In the front three holes use three
3/8" x 1" carriage bolts (H), two large 1/2" washers
(M) if needed, and three 3/8" nylock nuts (L). In the
rear hole use a 5/16" x 1" carriage bolt (F), a large
1/2" washer (M) if needed, and a 5/16" nylock nut (K).
Tighten all bolts. Repeat for the L.H. hanger bracket.
• Reinstall the browning shield then
go to step 9
on
page 7.