Scotts S2048, S2554 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Installing Mower - Page 69
INSTALLING MOWER
Installing Mower
1. STOP engine, LOCK park brake, push PTO switch
down to DISENGAGE, turn key to the OFF position, and
remove key.
2. Raise mower lift lever to TRANSPORT (upper)
position.
3. Slide mower under the tractor and line up mower lift
brackets with rear draft arms.
4. Put wood blocks under each side of mower.
5. Put mower lift lever in the MOWING (lower) position.
Picture Note: 48-Inch Deck used for photo purposes.
6. Install rear draft arms, one on each side of tractor, to
mower lift brackets with spring loaded J-pins (A).
7. Put front lift rod assembly (B) in slotted brackets (C)
on mower deck and install the front lift rod assembly to
the front of the tractor frame.
8. Push up on lever (D) and lock into tractor frame.
cCAUTION: Avoid injury
Before installing mower on machine: STOP
engine. Remove key. Wait for all moving parts
to STOP.
Avoid injury from loaded spring: LOCK lift
lever before installing mower.
Avoid injury from spring loaded rod: Make
sure you have a tight grip on drive belt
tension rod when installing.
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D
C
B