Assembly Instructions24Battery InstallationMower Deck AssemblyDeck Caster Wheels Installation1. Remove the bolt, nut, axle spacer tube, andspacer washers from each deck caster wheelfork.NOTE: Spacer washers are used only whenthe optional semi-pneumatic deck wheels (8.25x 2.75) are installed.2. Fit the axle spacer tube through the wheel hub,position the spacer washer on each side of thehub (if used), and fit the assembly into the wheelfork.3. Insert the 3/8-16 x 4-1/2 in. bolt through thewheel fork with the bolt head to the outside andinstall the 3/8-16 in. Keps nut.4. Tighten the bolt and nut until the axle spacertube bottoms against the inside of the wheelfork (will not turn) while the wheel and spacerwashers (if used) spin freely without binding.Deck Caster Wheel InstallationNOTE: If semi-pneumatic wheels are installed,make sure the spacer washers fit over the spacertube and are not caught between the fork and theend of the tube. The washers should move freelyon the axle spacer tube.5. Grease the caster wheel bearings and casterpivot bearings - one grease fitting for each wheeland each pivot.Deck Discharge Chute Installation(GHS Rear Discharge Models Only)Mount the discharge chute hinge on top of the deckdischarge opening using the 1/4-20 x 1/2 in. socketbutton head bolt and 1/4-20 ESNA nut. Position thebolt with the head inside of the chute and the nut onthe outside. Attach spring for tilt-up action fromchute to bracket on deck.Discharge Chute and PTO Shaft GuardInstallation on Rear Discharge DeckWARNINGMake sure the battery cap vents are open.Improper venting of the battery COULDcause a battery explosion.Battery ClampSecured byWing Nut(s)Battery ProtectorPlate in Place(+) Battery CableConnectionSpacer WasherAxle Spacer TubeGrease FittingLocationsAttach GuardAttachChuteNut on TopCarrier FrameTube Sockets