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:

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 3.

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

Figure 3

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:

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 4.

3. Slowly raise the roll bar and ensure that there is no interference between the roll bar and support bracket.

   Adjust the height of the support bracket if there is contact.

   

   Figure 4

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

Parts needed for this procedure:

If the Bagger Kit is installed with the front caster weights on your machine, use the 2 carriage bolts (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches) when installing the lower trimmer mount assembly.

If the Bagger Kit is not installed on your machine, use the 2 hex-head bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) when installing the lower trimmer mount assembly.

Secure the lower trimmer mount assembly using the holes shown in Figure 5 for 48-inch and 52-inch mower decks or 60-inch mower decks.

Figure 5

1. Hole locations for 48-inch and 52-inch mower decks
2. Hole locations for 60-inch mower decks

Install the lower trimmer mount assembly near the tie-down hook mounting location on the front, right side of the frame using 2 carriage bolts (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches) or 2 hex-head bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and 2 flange nuts (3/8 inch) as shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6

Carriage bolt installation shown

1. Lower trimmer mount assembly
2. Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches)
3. Flange nut (3/8 inch)

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. Flange nut (1/4 inch)
   2. Trimmer mount bracket
   3. Lower trimmer mount assembly
   4. Carriage bolt (1/4 x 3/4 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. Ensure that all the fasteners are tightened after any adjustments.