Install Mower
Installing Mower (GX85)
1. Pull PTO lever completely rearward.
2. Turn front wheels fully to the right.
3. Push mower under riding mower from left-hand side.
4. Install front draft links (A).
5. Install spring locking pins and drilled pins (B).
6. Install washer and PTO engagement rod (C).
7. Install washer and spring locking pin (D).
8. Put mower in the lowest setting: Setting 1.
9. Install rear draft link (E) and install spring locking pin (F).
10. Put mower in the highest setting: Setting 4.
11. Install mower belt (G) on lower part of engine sheave (H).
12. Install belt guides (I) with carriage bolt (J) and nuts (K).
Installing Mower (SX85)
1. Pull PTO lever completely rearward.
2. Turn front wheels fully to the right.
3. Push mower under riding mower from left-hand side.
4. Position front draft links (A) and install spring locking pins and drilled pins (B).
5. Install washer and PTO engagement rod (C).
6. Install washer and spring locking pin (D).
7. Put mower in lowest setting: Setting 1.
8. Install rear draft link (E) and install spring locking pin (F).
9. Put mower in highest setting: Setting 4.
10. Install mower belt (G) on engine sheave.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Belt guides MUST NOT rub on engine sheave. (See Checking and Adjusting Drive Belt Guides in this section.) |
11. Install nut (H) and front belt guide (I). Adjust so there is 1.6-3.2 mm (1/16-1/8-in.) clearance to upper part of engine sheave.
13. Move rear belt guide (J) against belt. Make sure there is 1.6-3.2 mm (1/16-1/8-in.) clearance to upper part of engine sheave.
15. Adjust mower level (side-to-side). (See Adjusting Mower Level (Side-to-Side) in Operating Mower section.)