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PREPARATION
CAUTION: BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH PREPARATION OF TRACTOR:
• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.
• Place gearshift/motion control lever in "NEUTRAL" position.
• Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.
• Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.
• Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact
with plug.
NOTE
ON SOME MODEL TRACTORS, MINOR MODIFICATIONS MAY BE NECESSARY TO MOUNT YOUR NEW GRASS
CATCHER. NOT ALL MODEL TRACTORS WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS. CHECK EACH STEP
CARE FUL LY TO DETERMINE IF MODIFICATION IS REQUIRED. ONCE YOUR MODEL TRACTOR CONFORMS TO
THIS SECTION PRO CEED TO ASSEMBLY.
DRILL SUPPORT TUBE MOUNTING HOLES IN DRAWBAR
(See Template)
On some model tractors, two 7/16" holes must be drilled in left side of the drawbar for mounting the support tube.
NOTE: To ease in drilling 7/16" holes, it may be necessary to drill smaller pilot holes at the locations indicated.
To Prepare your Grass Catcher you may need:
(1) Drill Motor
(1) 7/16" Drill Bit