Installation

Drilling the Holes

Parts needed for this procedure:

Template1

Note: This procedure is only for machines that do not have existing holes.

Note: Ensure the template is in the correct position on both sides of the front and rear rollers.

  1. Park the machine on a level surface, shut off the engine, chock the wheels or set the parking brake if attached to a traction unit, and remove the key from the ignition switch.

  2. Align the template as shown in Figure 1 and mark the holes.

    Important: Ensure you have the template tight against the bearing housings.

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  3. Mark the position and drill 13/32 inch holes on each side at the end of the rollers (Figure 2).

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  4. Repeat this procedure on the left and right sides of each mower deck.

Installing the Roller Scrapers

Parts needed for this procedure:

Wire12
Bushing6
Lock washer6
Washer6
Nut6

Note: Install a wire for each roller.

  1. Install the wire into a bushing as shown in Figure 3.

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  2. Install the wire through the holes in the side of the mower deck.

  3. Attach the wire to the side of the mower deck with a nut, lock washer, washer, and bushing (Figure 4).

  4. Adjust the wire tension with the nut.

    Note: Ensure the wire is taut and without slack.

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  5. Repeat this procedure for each mower deck.