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Install Blade
Tools Required: Locking Tool, 17x19 mm Wrench.
Parts Required: Upper Plate w/ 20 mm pilot, Lower Plate, 10 mm Nut w/
L.H. threads, 2 x 25 mm Cotter Pin, Blade.
1. Install upper plate (D) on splined PTO shaft, pilot side down. Blade
installation requires Upper Plate (D) with 20 mm pilot.
2. Install Blade (L) on upper plate pilot. Blades must be installed so
that rotation arrow on blade matches rotation of unit: teeth toward
direction of rotation (See debris shield decal). Secure blade with
Lower Plate (C), and 10 mm L.H. nut (B). Turn nut counter-clock-
wise on PTO shaft to tighten.
3. Align hole in upper plate with notch in gear housing, and insert
Locking Tool (H) to prevent splined shaft from turning. Arrow on
gear housing points to notch. Tighten 10 mm nut securely.
4. Insert Cotter Pin (A) in hole in PTO shaft, and bend pin legs around
shaft counterclockwise to retain 10 mm nut.
IMPORTANT
Never reuse a cotter pin - install a new cotter pin each time a blade is
installed or replaced.
5. Tri-Cut Blade (M) is installed with Glide Cup (N).
6. Remove locking tool.
D
20
H
L
B
A
C
D
L
C
B
A
HM
N
C
A
U-HANDLE INSTALLATION
Tools Required: 19 mm wrench, 4 mm hex socket wrench, Pliers
Parts Required: U-Handle, Clamp w/screws, 8 mm x 55 mm hex bolt,
8 mm flat washer
1. Install upper U-Handle and bracket on lower bracket with one (1)
8mm x 55mm bolt (A) and (1) large circular washer. Do not tighten
bolt securely until final adjustments are completed.
2. Loosen upper (2) U-handle clamp screws (B), and position U-
handle as shown.
3. Lightly tighten 8mm bolt (A) and clamp screws (B) to hold U-handle
in position until final adjustments are completed.
4. Route throttle linkage and ignition lead assembly along shaft and
clip as shown.
5. Install throttle linkage cable into bracket clamp (C) and pinch snug
with pliers. Bend bracket up against drive shaft.
B