Operator's Manual

6
Attaching the Mower
1. Set the mower wheels for the lowest height of cut.
2. Move the attachment lift to the full up position.
3. From the right side of the tractor, slide the mower under
the tractor.
4. Position the mower so that the slots in the side of each
of the mower mounting brackets (Fig. 6) are aligned
directly below the tractor attachment lift arm.
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2
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Figure 6
1. Slots in the side mounting
brackets (2)
2. Belt guide
3. Front to rear adjustment
rod
5. Start the tractor.
6. Lower the attachment lift arm fully and adjust the
mower position until you can pull out on the J-pin of
the lift arm and slide it into the slot in the mounting
bracket of the mower (Fig. 7).
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Figure 7
Left Side of Tractor Shown
1. J-pin 2. Mower slot in side
mounting bracket.
7. On the left side, pull out the attachment lift J-pin and
slide it into the slot on the other mower mounting
bracket.
8. After the two J-pins are seated through the mower
mounting brackets, using the attachment lift and your
hand on the right front adjustable mower wheel bracket
(Fig. 8), position the mower so its attachment bar fits
into the mid Attach-A-Matic mount.
Movement of the attachment lift between the
mower mounting brackets and the attachment lift
arms can injure a person when aligning the deck
with the lift arms.
• Keep hands away from moving parts while
operating the attachment lift.
• Always position the mower with your hand on
the right front mower wheel bracket.
• Never try to position the mower with your
hands on the mower mounting brackets or
below the mower housing.
Caution