5-8 4271491-Rev B
CHASSIS
5
Disassembly Notes
• Before disassembly, clean all dirt and debris from lift
arm.
• Inspect all bushings, link arms, lift arms, and reel
steering pivots for damage or wear. Remove
bushings only if replacement is required.
Assembly Notes
• Before assembly, verify that the bushings and mating
surfaces are free of burrs, dirt, and debris.
• Repair or replace the lift arms, link arms, or reel
steering pivots, if necessary.
• Replace any bushings that are damaged or have
excessive wear.
• Apply ant-seize compound to key (1) prior to
assembly.
• Install shim washers (14), as required, to remove
excess gap between left front lift arm (12), link arm
(10), and front reel steering pivot (15). Also install
shim washers (14), as required, to remove excess
gap between right front lift arm (19), link arm (10),
and front reel steering pivot (15).
Center Lift Arm
Removal and Installation
See Figures 5-9 and 5-10.
1. Park the mower safely. (See “Park Mower Safely” on
page 1-6.)
2. Remove reel lift actuator. (See “Reel Lift Actuators”
on page 5-5.)
3. Remove reel leveling rod. (See “Reel Leveling Rod”
on page 6-24.)
Figure 5-9
Label all wires before disconnecting to ensure correct
installation.
4. Cut cable ties (1).
5. Disconnect the reel drive motor wire connectors (8).
6. Remove spring (7).
7. Remove cap (3).
8. Remove lock pin (4) from yoke shaft (6).
9.Pull the center lift arm (2) up and remove reel
assembly (5).
Figure 5-10
10. Remove cotter pin (9) and flat washer (10).
11. Remove center lift arm.
Installation Notes
• Pre-adjust the reel leveling rod before installation.
(See “Reel Leveling Rod Pre-Adjustment” on
page 6-23.)
• Install center lift arm by reversing the order of
removal.
• Use new cable ties to secure the wire connectors
and wire harnesses.
• Apply dielectric grease (Jacobsen PN 365422) to
connections.
• Lubricate grease fittings.
Required Materials
Anti-Seize Compou nd