Owner`s manual

Assembly Instructions
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5. Slide the deck the rest of the way on the deck
arms.
6. Install the hitch pin through the hole on the end
of each support arm to lock the deck in place
(refer to Deck Counterweight Spring Installa-
tion photo). Two (2) hitch pins are included in
the owner’s packet of materials.
7. Remove Installation Tool from coupler ring and
make sure the ring has “snapped” securely on
the spline shaft.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate tractor with
Quick Coupler Installation Tool installed.
IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to the mow-
er, make sure the PTO shaft assembly is se-
curely locked on the tractor, with the locking
balls fully seated in the groove and the ring in the
full forward position (refer to the Coupler Ring
“Locked” Position photo). After installation,
pull on the shaft to check for security.
Spring-Loaded Coupler Ring
In Fully Forward Position
Coupler Ring “Locked” Position
8. Raise the mower body (instead of lifting the
front of deck) and clip the counterweight springs
to the receptacle on front of body. Lower the
body to tension the springs. (Refer to Deck
Counterweight Spring Installation photo.)
9. 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
preset at the factory. If required, the spring ten-
sion can be adjusted by tightening or loosening
the elastic stop nuts located underneath the
lower spring hook, or contact your local dealer
if additional help is required. Refer to Deck
Counterweight Spring Installation photo.
Spring Tension Adjustment Nut
Located Under Lower
Spring Hook (Not Visible)
Hitch Pins
Lock Deck On
Support Arms
Counterweight Springs
Clip Onto Body
With Body Tilted Up
Deck Counterweight Spring Installation