Attach Mower Deck to Tractor

1. Ensure that deck is sitting on firm, level ground. A smooth surface allows deck to be pushed along by tractor.

2. NOTE: Remove the tire guide (D) when installing a deck on the 3033R, 3038R, 3039R, 3045R and 3046R cab tractors.

   Adjust tire guide according to the type of tire on the tractor.

   
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   60D Tire Guide Positions

   
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   72D Tire Guide Positions

   A - Position A

   B - Position B

   C - Position C

   D - Tire Guide

   2032R, 2036R, 2038R
   Position	Tire Type
   A	R3 Radial Tire
   B	R3 and R4 Tire
   C	R1 Tire

   3033R OS, 3038R OS, 3039R OS, 3045R OS, 3046R OS, 3120, 3320, 3520, 3720
   Position	Tire Type
   A	None
   B	R4 Tire (27-15)
   C	R4 Tire (25-14)

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3. 
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   A - Gage Wheels

   B - Handles

   Ensure that all four gauge wheels (A) are in unlocked position, with handles (B) parallel to ground. Deck should be resting fully on ground.

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4. Place tractor in A range four-wheel drive.

5. 
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   A - Tire Guide

   Drive tractor onto the mower deck with the inside of left wheel against the tire guide (A).

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6. If mower deck pulls forward early or appears to be caught in the lift system, stop tractor, reverse slightly, and move forward again. If mower deck still does not properly attach, stop tractor, lock park brake, dismount tractor and determine cause of problem.

7. 
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   A - PTO Coupler

   B - Gear Box Coupler

   PTO coupler (A) aligns with the gear box coupler (B).

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8. Continue to drive the tractor forward slowly until the mower begins to pull along ground approximately 102 mm (4 inches) behind front wheels.

9. 
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   A - Lock

   Dismount tractor and ensure locks (A) on both sides have dropped to locked position. If locks are not engaged, pull the mower rearward slightly to engage the locks. On first installation, mower may not lock in position if front link is too short.

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10. Install cotter pins in locked position.

11. 
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    A - Forward Lift Link

    B - Hangers

    Make sure the forward lift link (A) is nested into hangers (B).

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12. Start engine and lift mower to full height.

13. Pull height lock fully forward and place pin in the nearest hole for transport or set link to desired height.

14. Lock down all gauge wheels by snapping down handles and ensuring that lock pins are fully seated in vertical rods.