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Figure 34
5. Align the mounting plate and latch bracket holes
on the other side of the tractor and loosely fasten
with the remaining hex cap screw (G) and insert
lock nut (H).
6. Pivot the top of the mounting plate upward and
align the upper two holes on each side of the plate
with those of the frame. Secure with the four hex
cap screws (E) and hex insert lock nuts (F). See
Figure 35.
Figure 35
7. Fully tighten the lower hex cap screws (G) and
insert lock nuts (H) on both sides of the mounting
plate.
8. If the pivot plate assembly was separated from the
mounting plate and the mower deck is installed on
the tractor, reinstall the deck front hanger bracket
now. Align the pivot plate with the mounting plate
and reassemble with the two pivot pin assemblies
and wingnut knobs (See Figure 33).
9. If the front hitch components were installed as
assembled and the mower deck is installed,
reinstall the deck front hanger bracket as follows:
a. Loosen the wingnut knob on the left side of the
front hitch assembly.
b. Remove the wingnut knob and pivot pin from
the right side of the hitch to lower the right side
of the pivot plate assembly (See Figure 36).
Figure 36
c. Maneuver the front hanger bracket under the
exhaust pipe to position in the frame. Pull the
quick latch rod downward and slide the front
hanger bracket into the latch receiver slots
(See Figure 37).
Figure 37
d. Align the right side of the pivot plate assembly;
install the right pivot pin; and tighten both
wingnut knobs.
QUICK LATCH
BRACKET
HEX CAP
SCREW
MOUNTING
PLATE
MOUNTING PLATE
HEX CAP SCREW
REMOVE
PIVOT PIN
REMOVE
WINGNUT
KNOB
PIVOT PLATE
ASSEMBLY
FRONT
HANGER
BRACKET
QUICK
LATCH
ROD