Operating instructions

ASSEMBLY
Assembly Section 2-21
DECK MOUNTING AND LIFT ASSEMBLY
Install the upper sheave bracket on the outboard cylinder and tighten securely against piston
rod shoulder. Tighten the set screw, and align the draft beam.
Install the lower sheave bracket on the draft beam with a ¾” cap-screw and two hex nuts as
shown in the diagram on the next page.
Align the deck with the draft beam mounting hole and install the outer draft beam pin. Align
the holes in the draft beam pin with the holes in the boss and secure with cap-screw, lock-washer
and hex nut.
Pass the lift cable through upper sheave bracket and attach to turn buckle with turn buckle
pin and cotter key. Attach turn buckle to draft beam with turn buckle pin and cotter key.
Place the cable in the upper sheave bracket with the cable on top of the wheel. Secure
wheel with sheave pin (with grease zerk) and R-clip. Place lift cable in lower sheave below the
wheel and install sheave with pin (with grease zerk) and R-clip. Then install the
The cable can now be attached to the deck mounting bracket with the shackle. Tighten
shackle pin securely. NOTE: DO NOT
tighten the turn buckle at this time!
Refer to the commons section for further referance and part numbers.
(ASM-CBL DRFT BEAM-0002)
TURNBUCKLE ADJUSTMENT
Extend the outboard cylinder until the deck touches the stop on the draft beam. Hold the
deck in this position to adjust the lift cable tension. Adjust turn buckle until cable is tight.
Lower and raise the deck to check adjustment. The mower deck should reach it’s stop on
the draft beam at the same time the outboard cylinder reaches it’s extreme extended position.
Finally tighten the turn buckle lock nuts securely. It will be necessary to readjust the turn
buckle after the cable has stretched from use.
(ASM-SIDE MNTS-0005)