User manual MTD C-2

[. . . ] Your new International Harvester rotary mower is designed to meet today's exacting operating requirements. The ease of operation and ability to adjust to field conditions lighten your work and shorten your hours on the job. You are urged to consult your International Harvester dealer concerning unusual field conditions or special applications. Let the experience of your dealer and the organization associated with him serve you. Be sure to read the instructions for Adjusting and Operating in this manual. Check each item referred to and acquaint yourself with the adjustments required to obtain efficient operation and maximum trouble-free performance. [. . . ] If the tractor is not equipped with a drawbar, use the two 3/8-inch spacer plates furnished in the kit. 2. Attach the two pivot plates to the inside of the mounting lugs on the rear mounting bracket. Place a pivot bushing in the holes of the mounting lugs and secure with 1/2 x 1-3/4-inch bolts, flat washers, lock washers, and nuts. 3. Position the splined hub on the tractor power take -off shaft far enough so that approximately 1/4-inch of shaft is exposed at the end. Place the drive sheave around it and secure with three 1/4 x 1-1/8-inch hex. Attach the lift angles to the platform with eight 1/2 x 1-1/4-inch hex. Note: The leg of the angle that bolts to the platform must extend inward toward the spindle. Secure the lift angles to the inside of the pivot plates, using four 1/2 x 1-1/4-inch hex. Attach the two pivot bars to the inside of the plates extending downward on the rear mounting bracket. Note: Make sure that the 1/2 inch thick pivot bushings are properly positioned in the plates. The tractor requires the use of a belt pulley gear box (not furnished with the mower) and is to be mounted next. Refer to the tractor Operator's Manual for instructions. SeeIllust. Secure the lift angles to the rear pivot bars with four 1/2 x 1-1/4 inch hex. When installing a new mower, use the second and third holes from the rear of the angle. Install the splined hub on the shaft, then position the drive sheave around the splined hub and secure with three 1/4 x 1-1/8 inch hex. Attach the lift chain arm to the inside of the tractor right rockshaft arm, using two 5/8 x 1-3/4 inch hex. Attach the lift chain to this arm and to each lift angle, using a 3/8 x 1 inch hex. Install the drive belt around the idlers, platform drive sheave, and rear drive sheave. Note: The belt extends from the flat idler to the right hand side of the platform drive sheave. Attach the lift angles to the platform with eight 1/2 x 1-1/4 inch hex. Note: The leg of the angle that bolts to the platform must extend inward toward the spindle. llA. 10 Illust. SETTINGUP FARMALL CUB TRACTOR (With Fast-Hitch) -Continued Il/ust. 118 Illust. [. . . ] head cap screws, lock washers, may be obtained by utilzing the drive sheave adjustment screw and the slotted holes in the mounting bracket. Attach the bored end of the universal to the spindle shaft and secure with one 3/8 x 2-1/2" hex. Mount the belt guard on the spindle mounting bracket with two 5/16 x 3/4" hex. Position the Fe. st-Hitch bar between the spindle mounting bracket and the right hand plate assembly. [. . . ]