Assist Bar Kit

TimeCutter®/Titan® Riding Mower

Model No. 161-4450-Serial No. and Up

Installation

Preparing the Machine

  1. Park the machine on a level surface.

  2. Disengage the blade-control switch.

  3. Move the motion control levers outward to the PARK position.

  4. Shut off the engine and remove the key.

Assembling the Assist Handle

Parts needed for this procedure:

Assist handle1
Pin (grooved)1
Washer (3/8 inch)1
Retaining ring1

  1. Assemble the grooved pin through the hole in the assist handle as shown in Figure 1.

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    Figure 1

    1. Assist handle
    2. Washer (3/8 inch)
    3. Retaining ring
    4. Pin (grooved)

  2. Secure the pin to the handle with the washer (3/8 inch) and the retaining ring (Figure 1).

Installing the Assist-Handle Bracket

Parts needed for this procedure:

Assist-handle bracket1
Hex flange-head bolt (thread-forming—5/16 x 3/4 inch)2

Measuring and Drilling Holes into the Frame Rail

  1. Hold the assist-handle bracket against the left frame rail and position it according to the measurement for your particular model (Figure 2).

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    Figure 2

    A: TimeCutter models. B: Titan models.

    1. Assist-handle bracket
    2. Left frame rail
    3. 113 mm (4-7/16 inches)
    4. 146 mm (5-3/4 inches)

  2. Using the assist-handle bracket as a template, draw marks through the holes onto the frame rail (Figure 3).

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    Figure 3

    1. Mark and drill holes here.
    2. Left frame rail

  3. Drill holes at the marked locations using a drill bit (9/32 inch) as shown in Figure 3.

    Warning

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

    When drilling, always wear eye protection.

Securing the Bracket to the Frame Rail

Secure the bracket to the side of the left frame rail using 2 thread-forming hex flange-head bolts.

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Figure 4

  1. Hex flange-head bolt (thread-forming—5/16 x 3/4 inch)

Installing the Assist Handle

Parts needed for this procedure:

Pin (grooved)1
Washer (3/8 inch)1
Retaining ring1

  1. Align the lower hole in the assist handle with the closed slot in the assist-handle bracket as shown in Figure 5.

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    Figure 5

    TimeCutter model shown

    1. Washer (3/8 inch)
    2. Retaining ring
    3. Pin (grooved)

  2. Assemble the grooved pin through the slot in the bracket and the hole in the assist handle (Figure 5).

  3. Secure the pin to the bracket and handle with the washer (3/8 inch) and the retaining ring (Figure 5).

Installing the Handle Retainer

Parts needed for this procedure:

Handle retainer1
Shoulder screw (1/4 x 1/2 inch)1

  1. Remove the existing shoulder screw that secures the left pod the machine (Figure 6).

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    Figure 6

    1. Existing shoulder screw
    2. Left pod

  2. Align the handle retainer to the left pod as shown in Figure 7.

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    Figure 7

    1. Shoulder screw (1/4 x 1/2 inch)
    2. Retainer

  3. Secure the retainer to the pod (Figure 7) with the shoulder screw (1/4 x 1/2 inch) from the kit.

Operation

Extending the Assist Handle

Rotate the assist handle to the extend position when the machine is stationary and you are getting on and off the machine.

  1. Rotate the assist handle as shown in Figure 8.

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    Figure 8

  2. Lower the assist handle as shown in Figure 9.

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    Figure 9

  3. Ensure that the assist handle is fully seated in the bracket slots as shown in Figure 10.

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    Figure 10

Stowing the Assist Handle

Important: Rotate the assist handle to the stow position when operating the machine.

  1. Lift the assist handle as show in Figure 11.

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    Figure 11

  2. Fully rotate the assist handle as shown in Figure 12.

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    Figure 12