Assembly Instructions
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WARNING
Failure to install the hitch pins will result in
the deck disconnecting from the tractor
during operation.
8. To reduce the weight of lifting the deck before
the counterweight spring is installed, remove
one (1) deck height hitch pin from a rear deck
support pin or alternately lift and block one side
of the deck. Decks with a deck height adjuster
installed will need to use the lift and block tech-
nique.
Deck Height Hitch Pin
Remove One Deck Height Hitch Pin
9. Re-engage the deck lock lever on the side with
the deck height hitch pin removed then re-en-
gage the second deck lock lever. Reinstall the
deck height hitch pin or remove the block.
CAUTION
Do not operate the machine with the deck
tilt-up pivot joint unlocked.
Deck Lock Lever
Engaged
Deck Lock Levers Engaged
10. Raise the mower body and clip the counter-
weight springs to the receptacle on front of body
as shown in the Install Deck Counterweight
Spring photo. Lower the body to tension the
springs.
Spring Tension Adjustment
Nut Located Under Lower
Spring Hook
Counterweight
Spring Clip
Install Deck Counterweight Spring
11. With the counterweight springs connected, the
weight on the deck caster wheels should be 15
to 25 Ib (6.8 to 11.3 kg); this adjustment is pre-
set at the factory. If required, the spring tension
can be adjusted by tightening or loosening the
elastic stop nuts located underneath the lower
spring hook, or contact your local dealer if ad-
ditional help is required. Refer to Install Deck
Counterweight Spring photo.
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