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Chapter Three Assembly Instructions
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MOUNT THE ARTICULATOR TO THE
TRACTOR UNTIL ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES ARE
COMPLETED! DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT, PERSONAL INJURY, OR
FATAL INJURY CAN RESULT!
1. Check the gearbox oil level. The gearbox requires 28-29 oz. of SAE 80W-90 grade gear
oil.
2. The proper oil level should just reach the plug hole located on the side of the gearbox. Refer
to Fig. XM-2.01, Reference Number (12).
3. Mount the lift pins into the pull arms. Secure with 7/8” split lock washers and 7/8-14 hex
nuts. Refer to Fig. XM-1.01, Reference Number (5).
4. Insert the bronze bushings into the pull arms and pull bar. Insert two 1” bushings into
the collars located on the ends of the pull arms, a 1” bushing with 1/4" spacer into each ball
swivel located on the tops of the pull arms, and four 3/4” bushings into the upper holes in the
plates located on each side of the pull bar. Refer to Fig. XM-1.01, Reference Numbers (8),
(9) and (12).
5. Mount the pull arm assemblies onto the pull bar. Insert 1” x 4 1/2” clevis pins, secure
with 1/4” lynch pins. Refer to Fig. XM-1.01, Reference Numbers (6) and (11).
6. Slide the weight transfer springs onto the weight transfer rods. Refer to Fig. XM-1.01,
Reference Numbers (3) and (4).
7. Mount the weight transfer assemblies to the pull arms and the pull bar. Slide the long
end of the weight transfer rods into the ball swivels located on the tops of the pull arms, then
slide the short end into the holes located on either side of the pull bar. Secure with 3/16”
lynch pins. Refer to Fig. XM-1.01, Reference Number (3).
8. Prepare to remove the chain or strap from the outside mower decks which are shipped
in folded position. Position one person beside each folded mower deck. Have them push in
on the folded decks simultaneously, relieving the tension on the chain or strap. While the
tension is relieved, remove the chain or strap from each of the folded decks. CAREFULLY
lower both decks to the ground.
9. Install the two anti-scalp wheels to decks X4 and X5. Refer to Fig. XM-4.10.
10. Affix the two “Outer Decks” warning decals (located in the front folder of this manual)
to each of the rear fenders of the tractor, preferably near the operating controls.
11. Assembly of the Articulator is now complete.
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