TimeCutter® Riding Mowers

Machines with MyRide Suspension and Shipped in a Wood Crate Only

Parts needed for this procedure:

Pin	1
Round clip	2

1. Raise the platform and remove the wooden block from above the battery.

   Note: You can discard the wooden block.

2. Rotate the suspension up (Figure 1).

   

   Figure 1

3. Place the ends of the springs on the posts (Figure 2).

4. Secure the springs to the posts with the 2 round clips (Figure 2).

5. Install the pin into the back by using the indexed key slot (Figure 2).

   

   Figure 2

   1. Pin
   2. Post
   3. Spring
   4. Round clip
   5. Shape of the key slot

1. Locate the battery and negative battery cable.

2. Remove the plastic cap from the negative battery post.

3. Remove the fasteners on the negative battery cable, and use them to secure the negative battery cable to the negative battery post (Figure 3).

   

   Figure 3

   1. Negative battery cable
   2. Wing nut
   3. Washer
   4. Negative battery post cap
   5. Carriage bolt
   6. Negative battery post

Machines with MyRide Suspension and Shipped in a Wood Crate Only

1. Remove the 2 hairpin cotters from the seat-pivot rod, and remove the seat-pivot rod from the platform (Figure 4).

   

   Figure 4

   1. Hairpin cotter
   2. Seat-pivot rod

2. Place the seat assembly onto the platform (Figure 5).

   

   Figure 5

3. Install the seat-pivot rod by inserting the rod from the center and outward through the pivot bracket hole and seat pan hole (Figure 6).

   Note: Ensure that the seat pan is between the 2 pivot brackets.

   

   Figure 6

4. Install a hairpin cotter on 1 side of the seat-pivot rod, then slide the seat-pivot rod through the pivot bracket hole and seat pan hole (Figure 7).

   

   Figure 7

5. Install the other hairpin cotter on the other side of the seat-pivot rod (Figure 8).

   

   Figure 8

6. Rotate the seat assembly upward and connect the wire harness to the seat switch on the bottom of the seat (Figure 9).

   

   Figure 9

   1. Seat switch

Parts needed for this procedure:

Rear hitch	1
Bolt (5/16 x 1 inch)	2
Locknut (5/16 inch)	2

Install the bracket to the frame as shown in Figure 10 and Figure 11.

1. Locate the motion-control levers attached, but folded down on the machine.

2. Remove the upper bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) and washer; loosen the lower bolt (3/8 x 1 inch).

3. Raise the motion control levers to the upright position.

4. Align the holes in the motion-control lever with the holes in the control-arm shaft, and install the bolt and washer removed previously. Repeat this for both control levers.

   Note: Hand tighten all fasteners.

5. Move the motion-control levers to the park position, raise the seat, and move the control levers back to the center position (neutral).

6. Verify that the motion-control levers are properly aligned.

   Note: Adjust as necessary. Tighten all fasteners.

Adjust the side-to-side level and the front-to-rear blade slope. Use the relevant procedures in the Operator's Manual to verify that the deck is level, and make any adjustments as necessary. Refer to the Operator's Manual for more information.

Parts needed for this procedure:

Ignition key	1
Hose coupling (not included with CE models)	1
Operator's Manual	1
Engine owner’s manual (non-Toro engines)	1
Operator training material	1