Trimmer Mount Kit

1. Park the machine on a level surface.

2. Move the motion-control levers to the NEUTRAL-LOCK position.

3. Engage the parking brake.

4. Shut off the engine and remove the key.

Figure 1

Parts needed for this procedure:

Assemble the upper trimmer mount assembly (Figure 2).

Figure 2

1. Flange nut (1/4 inch)
2. Large backer plate
3. Large fist clamp
4. Upper trimmer mount bracket
5. Carriage bolt (1/4 x 1-1/2 inches)

Parts needed for this procedure:

1. Lower the roll bar.

2. Install the support bracket to the right post of the roll bar using 2 tube spacers, 2 carriage bolts (3/8 x 3 inches), and 2 flange nuts (3/8 inch) as shown in Figure 3.

3. Raise the roll bar.

   

   Figure 3

   1. Support bracket
   2. Flange nut (3/8 inch)
   3. Tube spacer
   4. Carriage bolt (3/8 x 3 inches)

Parts needed for this procedure:

If decal 117-0346 is applied to the right post of the roll bar on your machine and the support bracket now covers that decal, apply the new decal to the inner, lower side of the right post of the roll bar (Figure 4).

Note: If decal 117-0346 is not applied to the right post of the roll bar on your machine, discard the decal.

Figure 4

1. Apply the new decal here.
2. Existing, covered decal

Parts needed for this procedure:

Secure the upper trimmer mount assembly to the support bracket using 2 carriage bolts (5/16 x 7/8 inch) and 2 flange nuts (5/16 inch) as shown in Figure 5.

Note: Multiple mounting hole locations are provided to adjust the mounting position of the trimmer for clearance.

Figure 5

1. Upper trimmer mount assembly
2. Support bracket
3. Carriage bolt (5/16 x 7/8 inch)
4. Flange nut (5/16 inch)

Parts needed for this procedure:

Install the lower trimmer mount assembly to the tie-down hook mounting location on the front, right side of the frame using 2 carriage bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and 2 flange nuts (3/8 inch) as shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6

1. Flange nut (3/8 inch)
2. Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1 inch)
3. Lower trimmer mount assembly

Parts needed for this procedure:

Assemble the trimmer mount bracket (Figure 7).

Figure 7

1. Flange nut (1/4 inch)
2. Small backer plate
3. Small fist clamp
4. Fist-mount plate
5. Carriage bolt (1/4 x 1-1/4 inches)
6. Trimmer mount bracket
7. Carriage bolt (1/4 x 3/4 inch)

Parts needed for this procedure:

1. Fully lower the mower deck.

2. Secure the trimmer mount bracket assembly to the lower trimmer mount assembly using 2 carriage bolts (1/4 x 3/4 inch) and 2 flange nuts (1/4 inch) as shown in Figure 8.

   Note: Multiple mounting hole locations are provided to adjust the mounting position of the trimmer for clearance.

   

   Figure 8

   1. Trimmer mount bracket
   2. Carriage bolt (1/4 x 3/4 inch)
   3. Lower trimmer mount assembly
   4. Flange nut (1/4 inch)

Insert the handle end of the trimmer into the large fist clamp and the trimming end into the small fist clamp.

Check the fit of the trimmer for interference, and adjust the mounting hole locations as required for clearance to the machine.