Operator's Manual

10 Section 4 — ASSembly & inStAllAtion
Install The Counterweight
The front weight kit is designed for use
with all RZT-L (Lap Bar) Residential Zero-
turn models. The front weight kit is NOT
designed nor required for use with all
RZT-S (Steering Wheel) Residential Zero-
turn models.
WARNING: This front-
weight kit is required when
operating any compatible lap
bar RZT-L models equipped
with a grass collector. Failure to install this
kit may result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Before
beginning installation, place
the RZT-L on a firm and level
surface, set the parking brake,
place the PTO in the
disengaged (OFF) position, stop the motor
and remove the ignition key to prevent
unintended starting.
Installing the Counterweight
Note: Having a second person assist you
by holding the weight bar in place will
ease in completing the following steps.
1. Place 2 washers (936-0208) over top
of the mounting holes. See Figure
4-17.
Figure 4-17
2. Slide 2 clip nuts (726-0211) into the
mounting holes on the underside of
the tractor frame. See Figure 4-18.
Figure 4-18
3. Place the bracket assembly on top
of the washers and use 2 bolts
(710-0276) and 2 nuts (712-04063)
to secure the mounting bracket. See
Figure 4-19.
Figure 4-19
4. Loosely fasten the bottom bracket
assembly to the tractor frame with 2
bolts (710-0643). See Figure 4-20.
Figure 4-20
5. Secure the upper and lower bracket
with 2 bolts (710-04482) and 2 nuts
(712-04217). See Figure 4-21.
Figure 4-21
6. Firmly tighten the 2 bolts (710-0643)
installed in step 4.
7. Place counterweight (719-04271A)
on the bracket (703-11046) and align
with tabs. Secure counterweight
with 2 bolts (710-0859) and 2 nuts
(712-04217). See Figure 4-22.
Figure 4-22