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Assembly 29
MAN0260 (8/6/2004)
Figure 27. Chain Shield Installed (RDC54 Only)
Full chain shielding, designed to reduce the
possibility of thrown objects, must be installed
when operating in populated areas or other areas
where thrown objects could injure people or dam-
age property. If this machine is not equipped with
full chain shielding, operation must be stopped
when anyone comes within several hundred feet.
1. Install chain shielding plate (3) to rear mower frame
as shown.
2. Secure with carriage bolts (14) and flanged lock
nuts (15).
3. Insert carriage bolts from bottom upward as
shown.
Install Quick Hitch Kit (Optional)
(RD60 & RD72 Only)
NOTE: Figure 28 shows RD60. Other models use the
same assembly instructions.
NOTE: This kit allows mower to fit only Cat. 1 standard
ASAE quick hitch.
Figure 28. Quick Hitch Kit Installation
1. Attach offset link (1) to mounting pins, using 7/8"
sleeve (8) and flat washer (9). Do not tighten
hardware.
2. Attach upper end of offset link to pivot link, using
flat washer (5), sleeves (6 & 10), flange lock nut
(7), and 1/2" x 4-3/4" cap screw.
3. Remove rear offset links and replace with chains
(2).
4. Attach chain to top of A-frame as shown, using cap
screw (4), flat washer (5), and nut. Attach opposite
end of chain (2) to rear mower frame as shown.
5. Cut chain to length (RD60 - 40", RD72 45"). Vary
length slightly as desired. Twist chain to make finite
adjustments in length until unit lifts level.
NOTE: Do not bottom out the drive on front of
deck.
6. Install sleeve (3) on mounting pins and retain with
klik pin.
1
2
3
4
5
6
CD6309
1. 1/4 Pin
2. 3-Link 1/4 proof chain
3. Shield, chain plate
4. Sleeve 1/2 x 3/4 x 1/2
5. 3/8 NC x 1-1/4 Carriage bolt
6. 3/8 NC Flanged lock nut
10
0
2
3
1
5
5
7
5
5
5
8
9
A
4
1
/
2" x 4-
3/
4" HH
CS
CD6080A
1. Offset link, .38 x 2 x 25.88 (A-frame bars)
2. 38" Long chain
3. Sleeve, .91 x 1.44 x 1.25
4. 1/2 NC x 6 Cap screw
5. 1/2 Flat washer
6. Sleeve, .5 x .75 x 3.38
7. 1/2 NC Flange lock nut
8. Sleeve, .875 x 1.125 x .593 HT
9. 7/8 Flat washer
10. Sleeve, .81 x 1.25 x 1.81
(Rev. 1/13/2006)