ASSEMBLY
STEP 1
SUBFRAME PREPARATION FOR THE
JOHN DEERE TRACTORS
MODELS: LX 255, 266, 277, 277AWS, 279, 288 and
GT 225, 235 245
IMPORTANT: TORQUE ALL BOLTS ACCORDING
TO TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE (SEE TABLE
OF CONTENTS) WHEN STATED: TIGHTEN
FIRMLY. REFER TO PARTS BREAKDOWN
SECTION FOR PARTS IDENTIFICATION.
NOTE: The mower deck must be removed to install
the subframe.
Remove the bolt that holds the left hand side mower lift
arm (item 1). Reinstall the lift arm by inserting as shown
the mounting pin (item 2), original sleeve (item 4) and
flat washer (item 3) from the tractor.
Secure with the original nut inside the tractor frame.
Do the same thing on the right side.
Tighten firmly.
5
View once unpacked
Install the mounting pins