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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TRANSAXLE
02965
FRONT
BACK
ENGINE
Q. DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
Q
Fig. 24
90° END
INTEGRATED WASHER END
ANTI-SWAY BAR (S)
TOWARDS TOWARDS
TRANSAXLE MOWER
DECK
5. INSTALL ANTI-SWAY BAR (S) (IF EQUIPPED)
(See Fig. 26 - 28)
Fig. 26
02965
A. MOWER SIDE
SUSPENSION
ARMS
Q. DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
Q
A
Fig. 25
4. SLIDE MOWER UNDER TRACTOR (See Fig. 25)
• Bring belt forward and check belt for proper routing in
all mower pulley grooves.
NOTE
: Be sure mower side suspension arms (A) are point-
ing forward before sliding mower under tractor.
• Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under
tractor.
H. FRONT MOWER
BRACKET
W. FRONT GAUGE
WHEEL
X. SHOULDER
BOLT
Y. 1-1/4 O.D.
WASHER
Z. 3/8-16 LOCKNUT
Fig. 23
Y
Z
W
H
X
3. TURN STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND POSITION
MOWER (See Fig. 24)
• Turn steering wheel to the left as far as it will go and
position mower on right side of tractor with deflector
shield (Q) to the right.
2. ASSEMBLE FRONT GAUGE WHEEL (W) TO FRONT
OF MOWER (See Fig. 23)
NOTE
: Depending on model, bracket (T) may be differ-
ent than shown but hole for anti-sway bar will be in same
position/location.
• From right side of mower, first insert 90° end of anti-sway
bar (S) into hole in transaxle bracket (T), located near
left rear tire in front of transaxle.
NOTE
: Flashlight may be helpful.
ANTI-SWAY BAR
(S) LOCATION
TRANSAXLE
BRACKET (T)
LOCATED
BETWEEN REAR
TIRES
PLACE 9
0° END I
NTO HO
LE
PLACE 90° END INTO HOLE
S
T
S. ANTI-SWAY BAR
T. TRANSAXLE BRACKET
Fig. 27
S
D
T
D. RIGHT SIDE
REAR MOWER
BRACKET
S. ANTI-SWAY BAR
T. TRANSAXLE
BRACKET
Fig. 28
• Pivot the integrated washer end of anti-sway bar (S)
towards mower deck bracket on right side of mower.
Insert integrated washer end of bar into hole in rear
mower bracket (D). Move mower as needed to insert
integrated washer end of bar into rear mower bracket (D).
• Secure with small washer and small retainer spring as
shown.
