Front Weight Kit

1. Park the machine on a level surface.

2. Disengage the blade-control switch.

3. Move the motion-control levers outward to the NEUTRAL-LOCK position to engage the parking brake.

4. Shut off the engine and remove the key.

Note: Retain all removed parts for later installation.

1. Remove the bolts securing the guards on the sides of the frame.

2. Remove the guards on both sides of the frame (Figure 1).

   

   Figure 1

Parts needed for this procedure:

1. Install the weight-mounting brackets to the under side of the frame using 2 bolts (3/8 x 1 inch), and 2 locknuts (3/8 inch) as shown in Figure 2.

2. Install suitcase weights to the weight mounting brackets using 2 bolts (5/8 x 2-3/4 inches), 2 washers, and 2 locknuts (3/8 inch) as follows:

   • If your machine has a 42-inch stamped deck, install 8 suitcase weights.

   • If your machine has any other cutting deck, install 6 suitcase weights (Figure 3).

3. Once you have installed all the weights and brackets, ensure that all the fasteners are tight. Tighten as necessary.

   Important: Whenever you remove the bagger attachment, remember to remove the front weights to return the proper stability to the machine.

   

   Figure 2

   Castor fork and wheel not shown for clarity.

   1. Front right caster
   2. Forward hole (right side shown)
   3. Locknut (3/8 inch)
   4. Right mounting bracket
   5. Bolts (3/8 x 1 inch)
   

   Figure 3

   1. Spacer
   2. Locknut (3/8 inch)
   3. Suitcase weights
   4. Bolts (5/8 x 2-3/4 inches)

1. Insert the top of the guard under the deck; tilt the guard so that it slides under the frame and fit the guard into the notches (Figure 4).

   

   Figure 4

   1. Notch

2. Secure the guards to the frame using the bolts removed in Removing the Guards as shown in Figure 1.