Assembly Instructions18PTO Shaft Guard InstallationPosition the shaft guard as shown and mount withtwo 1/4-20 x 1/2 in. bolts.PTO Shaft Guard InstallationTilt-Up Roller Wheel InstallationNOTE: A 2-1/2" diameter tilt-up roller wheel(P/N 9772) is required for decks installed on theModel MB tractor.Mount the two (2) tilt-up roller wheels on the brack-ets on the rear skirt of the deck housing using theP/N 8490 axle bolt, 3/8 in. wave spring washer and3/8-16 in. Whiz locknut. Tighten the axle bolt untilthe wheel rolls freely, but is not loose.Roller Wheel InstallationMower Deck Installation on TractorDeck Installation1. Lightly grease each deck support arm (2) on thetractor. Refer to Mower Deck Installation photofor location of deck support arm.2. Engage the deck carrier frame tube sockets onthe tractor support arms (refer to PTO ShaftGuard Installation photo for socket location).Slide the deck onto the support arms approxi-mately 3 in. (76 mm).3. Align and connect the splined PTO shaft andsocket halves, as shown in PTO Shaft Connec-tion photo. The PTO shaft has a pilot end to easealignment of shaft; fit shaft end into socket androtate shaft until the splines line up as indicatedby arrows, then slide together.PTO Shaft Connection4. Install the hitch pin through the hole on the endof each support arm to lock the deck in place (re-fer to Deck Counterweight Spring Installationphoto). Two (2) hitch pins are included in theowner’s packet of materials.Mower Deck InstallationCarrier FrameTube SocketsAttachGuardRoller WheelsArrows on Shaft and Tube(used to align when sliding together)PTO ConnectionDeck SupportArms