Note: If the Low Flow Hydraulic Kit is equipped on your machine, the trimmer rack cannot be installed.

Preparing the Machine

  1. Park the machine on a level surface.

  2. Disengage the PTO.

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

  4. Engage the parking brake.

  5. Shut off the engine and remove the key.

Installing the Trimmer Rack

Parts needed for this procedure:

Upper mount bracket1
Lower mount bracket1
Upper clamp mount1
Lower clamp mount1
Large clamp1
Small clamp1
Large backer plate1
Small backer plate1
Carriage bolt (5/16 inch)2
Flange nut (5/16 inch)2
Spacer1
Carriage bolt (1/4 inch)4
Flange nut (1/4 inch)8
Hex-head bolt (1/4 x 1-1/2 inch)2
Hex-head bolt (3/8 inch)3
Flange nut (3/8 inch)5
Hex-head bolt (1/4 x 1-1/4 inch)2

Note: Adjust the upper and lower plates to fit your trimmer as needed.

Installing the Upper Bracket Assembly

  1. Lower the rear cushion and remove the fuel tank; refer to your machine Operator’s Manual.

  2. Locate and drill a 3/8-inch hole into the pilot hole on the left side of the machine (Figure 1).

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  3. Use 3 hex-head bolts (3/8 inch), and 3 flange nuts (3/8 inch) to secure the upper mount bracket to the machine (Figure 2).

    Torque the bolts to 37 to 45 N∙m (27 to 33 ft-lb).

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  4. Use 2 carriage bolts (1/4 inch) and 2 flange nuts (1/4 inch) to secure the upper clamp mount to the upper mount bracket (Figure 3).

    Torque the bolts to 10 to 12 N∙m (90 to 110 in-lb).

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  5. Use 2 hex-head bolts (1/4 x 1-1/2 inch) and 2 flange nuts (1/4 inch) to secure the large backer plate and the large clamp to the upper clamp mount (Figure 4).

    Torque the bolts to 10 to 12 N∙m (90 to 110 in-lb).

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Installing the Lower Bracket Assembly

  1. Install the lower mount bracket to the frame on the left side of your machine as follows:

    • GrandStand Multi Force machines:

      Use 2 carriage bolts (5/16 inch) and 2 flange nuts (5/16 inch) to install the lower mount bracket to the frame on the left side of the machine (Figure 5).

      Torque the bolts to 20 to 25 N∙m (175 to 225 in-lb).

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    • GrandStand machines:

      Use 2 carriage bolts (5/16 inch), 2 flange nuts (5/16 inch), and a spacer to install the lower mount bracket to the frame on the left side of the machine (Figure 6).

      Torque the bolts to 20 to 25 N∙m (175 to 225 in-lb).

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  2. Use 2 carriage bolts (1/4 inch) and 2 flange nuts (1/4 inch) to secure the lower adjustment plate to the mount bracket (Figure 7).

    Torque the bolts to 10 to 12 N∙m (90 to 110 in-lb).

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  3. Use 2 hex-head bolts (1/4 x 1-1/4 inch), 2 flange nuts (1/4 inch), and a small backer plate to secure the small clamp to the clamp mount (Figure 8).

    Torque the bolts to 10 to 12 N∙m (90 to 110 in-lb).

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Using the Trimmer Rack

Figure 9 illustrates the correct position of the trimmer on the rack.

Note: Position the upper trimmer handle so that it is held in place by the upper clamp.

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