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Deck Discharge Shield Installation
(Side Discharge Models Only)
Attach the deck side discharge shield by positioning
the shield hinge lug in front of the deck mount and
fastening with two (2) 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 in. bolts, 3/8-16
ESNA nuts, and 3/8 in. wave spring washers. The
wave washers fit between the two hinging surfaces.
Tighten the nuts until the shield moves freely but is
not loose.
Discharge Shield Installation
on Side Discharge Deck
PTO Shaft Guard Installation
Position the shaft guard and mount with two (2)
1/4-20 x 1/2 in. bolts.
Tilt-Up Roller Wheel Installation
Mount the two (2) tilt-up roller wheels on the brack-
ets on the rear skirt of the deck housing using the
P/N 8490 axle bolt, 3/8 in. wave spring washer and
3/8-16 in. Whiz locknut. Tighten the axle bolt until
the wheel rolls freely, but is not loose.
Tilt-Up Spring and Roller Wheel
Installation on Rear Discharge Deck
Mower Deck Installation on Tractor
Deck Installation
1. Lightly grease each deck support arm (2) on the
tractor. Refer to Mower Deck Installation
photo for location of deck support arm.
2. Engage the deck carrier frame tube sockets on
the tractor support arms (refer to Discharge
Chute and PTO Shaft Guard Installation
photo for socket location), slide the deck onto
the support arms approximately 3 in. (76 mm).
3. Retract spring-loaded coupler ring on the PTO
Tube (provided in owner’s packet) and insert
coupler tool. Refer to Quick Coupler Installa-
tion Tool photo.
Quick Coupler Installation Tool
WARNING
DO NOT operate the machine without the
grass deflector chute attached and in the
lowest possible position.
Attach Shield
Roller Wheels
Attach Spring
PTO Tube
Quick Coupler
Installation Tool
Pull Back Spring-Loaded
Coupler Ring