Fasten the R.H. Side Plate (bend facing out) to the
front three holes shown in the tractor frame using
three 3/8" x 1" thread forming bolts (E), three 3/8"
lock washers (O) and one 1/2" washer (R) placed on
the third bolt as a shim between the side plate and
the frame. Tighten all bolts. Repeat for the L.H. side.
If you installed a bolt in the fourth hole in step 21,
assemble a 5/16" fl ange nut (W) onto the bolt after the
Go to step 25 on this page.
(3) 3/8" x 1"
THREAD FORMING
BOLTS (E)
5/16" FLANGED
NUT (W)
(SEE NOTE)
(3) 3/8" LOCK
WASHERS (O)
1/2" WASHER (R)
5/16" x 1"
CARRIAGE BOLT (J)
(SEE NOTE)
FIGURE 21 RIGHT SIDE VIEW
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
REMOVE BOLTS
IF PRESENT
FIGURE 22 RIGHT SIDE VIEW
Remove any bolts found in the holes shown.
Fasten the R.H. Side Plate (bend facing out) to the
three holes shown in the tractor frame. Use three 3/8"
x 1" thread forming bolts (E) and 3/8" lock washers (O).
Tighten all bolts and repeat for the L.H. side.
If the bolt inserts freely into the front hole, assemble
a 3/8" fl anged nut (X) onto the bolt.
(3) 3/8" x 1"
THREAD FORMING
BOLTS (E)
(3) 3/8" LOCK
WASHERS (O)
3/8" FLANGED NUT (X)
(SEE NOTE)
FIGURE 23 RIGHT SIDE VIEW
Remove bolts from front three holes shown.
• If a bolt is present in the fourth hole, replace it with a
5/16" x 1" carriage bolt (J) without a nut. The bracket
fastened to inside of frame must remain in place.
FRONT
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
REPLACE BOLT
(IF PRESENT)
REMOVE BOLTS
(IF PRESENT)
FIGURE 20 RIGHT SIDE VIEW
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRACTORS WITH DUAL
FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETS
FASTEN SIDE PLATES TO TRACTOR
f your tractor resembles fi gure 20, go to step 21.
If your tractor resembles fi gure 22, go to step 23.
Assemble a shoulder bolt (L) and a 3/8" washer (T) to
the outside of each side plate, securing them with a
FIGURE 24 RIGHT SIDE VIEW
3/8" WASHER (T)
SHOULDER
BOLT (L)
3/8" FLANGED
NUT (X)
