Installation

Preparing the Machine

  1. Park the machine on a level surface.

  2. Ensure that the parking brake is engaged; refer to your Operator's Manual.

  3. Lower the cutting unit (if equipped).

  4. Shut off the machine and remove the key.

  5. Turn the battery-disconnect switch to the OFF position.

Installing the Clips and Speed Nuts

Parts needed for this procedure:

Switch mount1
Clip (1/4 inch)6
Speed nut2
Fuse mount plate1
U-type speed nut2
  1. Install the 6 clips and 2 speed nuts to the switch mount (Figure 1).

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  2. Install the U-type speed nuts to the fuse-mount plate (Figure 2).

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Installing the Switch Mount

Parts needed for this procedure:

Mount bracket2
Carriage bolt (1/4 x 2 inches)4
Locknut (1/4 inch)2
Hex-head screw (1/4 x 3/4 inch)2
Flange nut (1/4 inch)2
Flasher1
Wire harness1
Cable tie2
Fuse cover1
Thumb screw2
Push nut2
Screw (#10 x 3/8 inch)2
Multi-function switch1
Hole plug3
Rocker switch1
Control cover1
Hex-head screw (1/4 x 3/4 inch)6
Switch clip2
Push rivet2
  1. Loosely install the switch mount around the steering column using 4 carriage bolts (1/4 x 2 inches), 2 mounting brackets, fuse-mount plate, and 4 locknuts (1/4 inch) as shown in Figure 3.

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  2. Install the multi-function switch to the switch mount and secure it using the switch clips under the hole for the switch (Figure 4).

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  3. Install the rocker switch and hole plugs into the switch mount (Figure 5).

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  4. Install the flasher to the fuse-mount plate using a screw (#10 x 3/8 inch) as shown in Figure 6.

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  5. Secure the flasher using a cable tie (Figure 7).

  6. Plug the harness into the rocker switch and multi-function switch (Figure 7).

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  7. Plug the wire harness into the flasher (Figure 7).

  8. Loosen the bolts around the steering-column base (Figure 8).

  9. Raise the base up and drill a 22 mm (7/8 inch) hole as shown in Figure 8.

    Warning

    Using a drill without proper eye protection may allow debris to enter the eye, causing injury.

    When drilling, always wear eye protection.

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  10. Route the harness through the hole you drilled in the base.

  11. Install the fuse cover to the switch mount using 2 thumb screws and 2 push nuts (Figure 9).

    Note: Ensure that the push nuts are installed on the inside of the fuse cover (Figure 9).

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  12. Adjust the control assembly so that the switches are accessible.

  13. Tighten all the fasteners.

  14. Install the control cover to the switch mount using 2 push rivets and 6 hex-head screws (1/4 x 3/4 inch) as shown in Figure 10.

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Installing the Front Components

Parts needed for this procedure:

Left light mount1
Right light mount1
Left light assembly1
Right light assembly1
Button-head bolt (1/4 x 5/8 inch)6
Locknut (3/8 inch)4
Light cross mount1
  1. Remove the tie-down bracket from the platform (Figure 11).

    Retain the parts.

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  2. Secure the light cross mount to the platform using the previously removed bolts, nuts, and tie-down bracket (Figure 12).

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  3. Secure the left light mount and right light mount to the light cross mount using 3 button-head bolts (1/4 x 5/8 inch) through the speed nuts on each side (Figure 13).

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  4. Secure the left light assembly and right light assembly to the left light mount and right light mount using the lock washer and hex nut on the light assemblies (Figure 14).

    Note: Install the lights with the low beam toward the outer edge of the machine.Look at the bottom of the lights for high beam and low beam orientation.

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Installing the Rear Components

Parts needed for this procedure:

Left mount1
Right mount1
Left short mount1
Right short mount1
Right long mount1
Carriage bolt (5/16 x 3/4 inch)4
Flange nut (5/16 inch)4
Carriage bolt (1/4 x 5/8 inch)4
Locknut (1/4 inch)9
Inner mount assembly2
Taillight2
Pan-head screw (#10 x 1-1/4 inches)4
Flange nut (#10)4
Hex-head bolt (3/8 x 3-1/4 inches)4
Locknut (3/8 inch)4
Marker mount1
Speed-plate mount1
Carriage bolt (1/4 x 1/2 inch)5
Horn mount bracket1
Horn1
Speed decal3
Left light housing1
Right light housing1
  1. Remove the flange-head bolt (3/8 x 3 inches) and flange nut (3/8 inch) securing the bumper to the rear tube frame on each side of the bumper (Figure 15).

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  2. Slightly raise the battery tray and insert the left mount and right mount between the battery tray and the tube frame (Figure 16).

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  3. Secure the left mount and right mount to rear frame tubes using 4 hex-head bolts (3/8 x 3-1/4 inches) and 4 locknuts (3/8 inch) on each side (Figure 17).

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  4. Secure the left short mount the left mount using 2 carriage bolts (5/16 x 3/4 inch) and 2 flange nuts (5/16 inch) as shown in Figure 18.

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  5. Perform the following step for the cutting unit that is equipped on your machine:

    • Model 31980 equipped: Secure the right long mount (Figure 19) to the right mount using 2 carriage bolts (5/16 x 3/4 inch) and 2 flange nuts (5/16 inch).

    • Model 31981 equipped: Secure the right short mount (Figure 19) to the right mount using 2 carriage bolts (5/16 x 3/4 inch) and 2 flange nuts (5/16 inch).

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  6. Secure the left light housing and right light housing to the left short mount and right short mount using 4 carriage bolts (1/4 x 5/8 inch) and 4 locknuts (1/4 inch) as shown in Figure 20.

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  7. Apply a speed decal to the speed-plate mount (Figure 21).

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  8. Secure the speed-plate mount to the marker mount using 5 carriage bolts (1/4 x 1/2 inch) and 5 locknuts (1/4 inch) as shown in Figure 22.

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  9. Remove the 12 plastic plugs shown in Figure 23 from the hood.

    • Retain the 5 plugs shown in Figure 23

    • Discard the 7 plugs shown in Figure 23

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  10. Remove the plate under the hood cover (Figure 24).

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  11. Install the 5 plugs to the hood cover that you retained in step 10.

  12. Raise the hood; refer to the traction unit Operator’s Manual.

  13. Use the existing nut on the horn to secure the horn to the horn mount bracket (Figure 25).

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  14. Use the existing bolts and nuts from the hood support bracket to secure the horn mount bracket to the traction-unit frame.

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  15. Apply the speed decals to each side of the hood (Figure 27).

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Routing the Light Wire Harness

Parts needed for this procedure:

Light wire harness1
Flat washer3
Hex-socket screw (1/4 x 1 inch)3
Clamp3
Flange nut (1/4 inch)3
Inner mount assembly2
Taillight2
Pan-head screw (#10 x 1-1/4 inches)4
Flange nut (#10)4
Button-head bolt (1/4 x 3/4 inch)8
Plate light1
Screw (#6 x 1 inch)2
Locknut (#6)2
Back mount2
Flange-head bolt (1/4 x 3/4 inch)4
Locknut (1/4 inch)4
Cable tie9

Refer to the following figures and instructions for routing the light wire harness.

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  1. Route the wire-harness connector labeled to the left side of the unit (Figure 28). Connect the harness to the light.

  2. Route the wire-harness connector labeled to the right side of the unit (Figure 28). Connect the harness to the light.

  3. Route the wire-harness connector labeled to the rear left side of the unit (Figure 28).

  4. Route the wire-harness connector labeled to the rear right side of the unit (Figure 28).

  5. Route the wire-harness connector labeled to the horn. Connect the harness to the horn (Figure 29).

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  6. Secure the taillights to the inner mount assemblies using 4 pan-head screws (#10 x 1-1/4 inches) and 4 flange nuts (#10) as shown in Figure 30.

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  7. Connect the wire-harness connector labeled to the rear light (Figure 28).

  8. Connect the wire-harness connector labeled to the rear light (Figure 28).

  9. Secure the assembled taillights to the taillight housings using 8 button-head bolts (1/4 x 3/4 inch) as shown in Figure 31.

    Ensure that you install the taillights with the yellow lens on top (Figure 30 and Figure 31).

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  10. Route the wire-harness connector labeled through the hood and connect it to the license light (Figure 32).

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  11. Secure the wire harness to the hood using 3 hex-socket screws (1/4 x 1 inch), 3 flat washers, 3 clamps, and 3 flange nuts (1/4 inch) as shown in Figure 32.

  12. Secure the assembled speed-plate mount to the hood using 4 flange-head bolts (1/4 x 3/4 inch), 2 back mounts, and 4 locknuts (1/4 inch) as shown in Figure 33.

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  13. Secure the plate light to the assembled speed-plate mount using 2 locknuts (#6) and 2 screws (#6 x 1 inch) as shown in Figure 34.

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  14. Connect the wire harness to the plate light (Figure 34).

  15. Install cable ties to the wire harness as shown in Figure 28.

Routing the Control Wire Harness

Parts needed for this procedure:

Control wire harness1
Cable tie2
  1. Route the control wire harness through the platform opening (Figure 35).

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  2. Connect the control wire-harness connector labeled PLATFORM HARNESS (P71) to light wire-harness connector labeled TO POD HARNESS (P03) (Figure 35).

  3. Install cable ties to the control wire harness as shown in Figure 35.

Installing the Serial Plate

For Germany Only

Parts needed for this procedure:

Serial plate1
Serial plate tape1
  1. Stamp the serial number into the frame.

    The text size must be 7 mm (1/4 inch) or larger.

  2. Stamp the appropriate information into the serial plate.

  3. Wipe down the bottom of the frame and serial plate with an alcohol-based wipe (Figure 36).

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  4. Apply the tape to the serial plate.

  5. Install the plate to the frame (Figure 37).

    Use the dimensions shown in Figure 38.

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Installing the High-Voltage Decals

Parts needed for this procedure:

High-voltage decal10

Apply the high-voltage decals to the following areas on traction unit and cutting unit:

  • Cutting-unit motors (Figure 40)

  • Cutting-unit controller cover (Figure 40)

  • Hood (Figure 39 and Figure 41)

  • Charger port/power-disconnect switch (Figure 41)

  • Channel supports in the battery compartment (Figure 39)

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Installing the Tube Wraps

Parts needed for this procedure:

Tube wrap (147 cm or 58 inches)1
Tube wrap (51 cm or 20 inches)3
  • Install a tube wrap (147 cm or 58 inches) to the cutting-unit connector cable.

  • Install tube wraps (51 cm or 20 inches) to the 3 cutting-unit motor cables.

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Completing the Installation

Turn the battery-disconnect switch to the ON position.