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Lift Arm Linkage

Figure 59 7-3

The lift arm linkage is responsible for raising and

lowering the attachment and is made up of the

following main components:

•Lift rod

• Rear lift arm assembly

• Front lift arm assembly

• Leveling rod

• Cross shaft

• Gauge wheel lift link

• Mounting brackets

The lift rod, A, is connected to the lift lever weldment

and the rear lift arm assembly, B. The rear lift arm

assembly is attached to the front lift arm assembly, C,

by a leveling rod, D. It is also bolted to rear frame

hangers at the mounting brackets, F.

The front lift arm assembly, C, is secured to the tractor

by a cross shaft, E, which is mounted to the bottom of

the footrests. The mower gauge wheel lift link is

connected to the rear lift arm assembly at point G.

When the lift lever is moved, the lift rod, A, rotates the

rear lift arms, B, through the mounting brackets, F. The

gauge wheel lift link (connected to the rear lift arm

assembly at point G) raises and lowers with the lift

arms.

The front lift arms, C, rotate on the cross shaft, E.

Because the front lift arms are connected to the rear lift

arm assembly by a leveling rod, D. They also raise

and lower with the rear lift arms.

(A) Rod

(B) Rear Lift Arm Assembly

(D) Leveling Rod

(E) Cross Shaft

(F) Mounting Brackets