On some model tractors, it may be necessary to drill new holes in drawbar for the mounting bracket. To determine if you need to drill holes in your drawbar, closely look at the illustration below.
2-3/4" 1-1/8"
DRILL 4 HOLE BOLT PATTERN (See Figs. 13,14 & 15)
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Place the drawbar in a vice or similar locking device. Cut out the 4 hole bolt pattern template from the back of this manual. Align top and right edge of template and drawbar. Tape in position. Mark and drill hole #1 only, using a 11/32" drill bit.
Assemble mounting bracket to drilled hole in drawbar with one hex bolt and nut from hardware group "B". NOTE: Mounting bracket must be assembled with lanced tabs to bottom as shown.
HEX BOLT AND NUT DRAWBAR MOUNTING BRACKET
2-1/4"
2" 3-3/8"
WIRE LOOP MOUNTING HOLE (drill 9/32" if necessary)
1-7/16"
FIG. 13 Your drawbar may or may not have some or all of the holes shown. For the assembly of your new grass catcher only the five holes dimensioned will be used. If your drawbar does not have the five holes in the correct positions continue with this section. � Remove the drawbar by removing the two mounting bolts on each side. Keep hardware for remounting. NOTE: If your tractor has a wire loop mounted to the drawbar, remove it at this time.
LANCED TABS TO BOTTOM
PARALLEL
FIG. 15 � Align bracket so it is parallel with right edge of drawbar and tighten securely. Holes in bracket should line up with remaining holes in template. � Using bracket as a template, drill remaining three (3) 11/ 32" mounting holes. NOTE: If your tractor is equipped with a wire loop, drill new mounting hole as shown, if necessary. � For ease of assembly mounting bracket should be assembled at this time (refer to "REAR MOUNTING BRACKET" in ASSEMBLY section of this manual). Remount drawbar to tractor using hardware previously removed. NOTE: Failure to reconnect the wire loop connection will result in not being able to start tractor. �
DRAWBAR
WIRE LOOP (Not on all models)
DRAWBAR MOUNTING BOLTS (both sides)
PROCEED WITH ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS MANUAL
