Assembly Instructions17PTO 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 InstallationMount the two (2) tilt-up roller wheels on the bracketson 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 until thewheel 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 LH deck carrier frame tube socketfirst on the tractor support arms and then the RHtube socket, slide the deck onto the support armsapproximately 3 in. (76 mm).Retract Coupler Ring3. Retract spring-loaded coupler ring on the PTOTube (provided in Owner’s Packet) and insertcoupler tool. Refer to Quick Coupler Installa-tion Tool photo.Quick Coupler Installation ToolAttachGuardCarrier FrameTube SocketsRoller WheelPTO TubeQuick CouplerInstallation ToolPull Back Spring-LoadedCoupler Ring