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WARNING
TO PREVENT INJURIES:
Stop the motor.
Apply parking brake.
Remove the ignition key.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) and
keep away from spark plug(s) to prevent accidental
starting.
ASSEMBLY
Remove the mower deck. See the tractor owner’s
manual for dismounting instructions.
Measure the height (item 1) between the tractor’s rear
tow hitch and the ground. This measurement is
needed for Step 2.
Block the front wheels of the tractor. Using a jack, lift the
rear end of the tractor and remove the wheels.
Block in place with an axle stand (item 4) under each
side.
Determine a set of bolt holes on the transaxle (item 3)
that measure 16 1/4” or 14" center to center in order to
bolt the mounting brackets.
If there are bolts (item 2) already installed, remove them.
STEP 1
TRACTOR PREPARATION:
Remove wheels and bolts
THIS ATTACHMENT IS A UNIVERSAL MOUNT.
THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT GUARANTEE
THAT IT CAN BE SUCCESSFULLY INSTALLED
ON EVERY BRAND/MODEL OF TRACTOR. A
BELT SIZE OTHER THAN THE BELTS SUPPLIED
MAY BE NECESSARY.
Please refer to the Recommended Installation Chart
that is included for specific brands of tractors.
View of back of tractor
Install mounting brackets
Tractors with parallel transaxle
For tractors with a set of holes on the transaxle that
measure 16 1/4" center to center.
Install the mounting brackets (item 1) with the 90°
corner (item 4) towards the front of the tractor and
towards the center of the tractor as shown.
For Cub Cadet tractors use brackets (item 5).
NOTE: If the distance between the bottom of the
transmission and the bolts is less than 2 1/4’’ (as
shown) you do not need the sleeves.
If needed, shim with flat washers or sleeves (items 2 or
3) between the mounting brackets and the transaxle so
that the mounting brackets are parallel with the
transmission.
Secure with the 5/16" x 3 1/2" or 5/16" x 4" hex bolts
and nuts as shown.
Do not tighten.
NOTE: If your tractor is equipped with 3/8" n.c. hex.
bolts, drill the holes in the mounting brackets (item 1) to
13/32" diamater and use the hex. bolts 3/8" x 5" and
nuts as shown .
Do not tighten.
View of back of tractor
Install these mounting brackets
on the Cub Cadet 2000-2500
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