Installation

Preparing the Machine

  1. Park the machine on a level surface.

  2. Disengage the blade-control switch.

  3. Engage the parking brake.

  4. Move the motion-control levers outward to the NEUTRAL-LOCK position.

  5. Shut off the engine and remove the key.

Installing the Bucket Mount Kit

Parts needed for this procedure:

Bucket-support bracket1
Upper bucket bracket1
Lower bucket bracket1
Rubber bumper1
Locking pin1
Carriage bolt (5/16 x 7/8 inch)1
Handle knob1
Flange-head bolt (5/16 x 3/4 inch)2
Flange nut (5/16 inch)2
Spring1
  1. Insert the rubber bumper into the bucket-support bracket (Figure 1).

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  2. Secure the lower bucket bracket to the bucket-support bracket using the spring and locking pin (Figure 2).

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  3. Secure the assembled lower bucket bracket and bucket-support bracket to the engine guard using 2 flange-head bolts (5/16 x 3/4 inch) and 2 flange nuts (5/16 inch) as shown in Figure 3.

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  4. Secure the upper bucket bracket to the engine guard using the carriage bolt (5/16 x 7/8 inch) and handle knob (Figure 4).

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