Assembly Instructions16PTO 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 thewalk-behind.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.Tilt-Up Roller Wheel InstallationMower Deck Installation on TractorDeck Installation1. Lightly grease each deck support arm (2) on thetractor. Refer to Mower Deck Installationphoto for location of deck support arm.2. Engage the deck carrier frame tube sockets onthe tractor support arms. Slide the deck ontothe support arms.NOTE: When installing the DSD52 Mowerdeck, make sure to retract the dolly wheel aftermounting the deck on the tractor.3. Install the hitch pin through the hole on the endof each support arm to lock the deck in place(refer to Counterweight Spring ReceptacleAssembly photos). Two (2) hitch pins areincluded in the owner’s packet of materials.4. Connect the mower deck PTO drive shaftassembly to the tractor with the splined quickdisconnect coupler. This coupler simplifiesshaft alignment and installation.a. Use the arrows on the shaft and tube toalign and slide the PTO quick coupler ontothe deck splined shaft.b. Reaching under the tractor, pull the ringback on the coupler, slide onto the splineshaft on the tractor, and release the ring.IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to themower, make sure the PTO shaft assembly issecurely locked on the tractor, with the lockingballs fully seated in the groove and the ring in thefull forward position (refer to the Coupler Ring“Locked” Position photo). After installation,pull on the shaft to check for security.Attach GuardRoller Wheels