[1] – Park machine safely.
[2] – Remove four fasteners (A) securing steering pedestal cowl. Remove cowl.
[3] – Rotate height of cut adjuster control (B) to lowest (install) position. Remove control knob.
[4] – Remove center closeout panel (C). (See Remove and Install Center Closeout Panel in Group 90, Section 15.)
[5] – Remove ten hex shoulder bolts (D) and washers securing foot rest. Remove foot rest.
[6] – Insert rockshaft long end through right frame hole (E).
[7] – Rotate rockshaft upward so that arms (F) clear obstructions. Insert rockshaft short end (G) through left side frame hole.
[8] – Install bushings (H) over left and right rockshaft ends. Seat bushings fully in frame openings.
[9] – Rotate shaft to place brackets in near vertical position.
[10] –
โNOTE:
Install drop assist spring to foot rest bracket with long hook end down.
For hydraulic lift: install drop assist spring (I) to left mower lift arm and footrest support bracket.
[11] – Install left mower lift arm to rockshaft.
[12] – Align arm and shaft keyway. Install key (J).
[13] – Install 38.1 mm (OD) washer (K) and snap ring (L) to shaft.
[14] – Install right side lift arm and key. Secure key with washer and snap ring.
[15] – Install rockshaft actuator.
a. Mechanical lift: Insert drilled pin (M) through rockshaft arms and lift link. Secure with locking pin.
b. Hydraulic Lift: Insert drilled pin (N) through left rockshaft lift arm and hydraulic shaft.
Secure with locking pin (O).
[16] – Install foot rest and secure with ten hex shoulder bolts and washers.
[17] – Install and secure steering pedestal cowl.
[18] – Install center closeout panel. (See Remove and Install Center Closeout Panel in Group 90, Section 15.)