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Initial Assembly & Installation
Install Cross-Over Tubes
1. Locate the metal cross-over tube with a male thread-
ed fitting on one end and a female hex fitting on the
other. Install one female quick connector (B, Figure
19) on the male threaded fitting.
2. Locate the metal cross-over tube with a male thread-
ed fitting on one end and a bead on the other. Install
one male quick connector (A, Figure 19) on the
threaded end.
3. Install the cross-over tubes (A, B, Figure 20) under
the tractor. Route the tubes through the frame as
shown in Figures 20 and 22. The tube with the
beaded end (A, Figure 20) goes in back, the tube
with the hex fitting (B) goes in front.
4. Secure the tubes according to the following steps.
Models with Kohler Air Cooled Engines:
a. Remove the two taptite screws (C, Figure 22)
located in the rear holes (see Figure 21) and
replace with two 5/16-18 x 1” taptite screws.
b. Secure the hoses using a large washer (D, Figure
22), lock washer (E), and clamp (B) as shown.
Figure 22. Secure Cross-Over Tubes
A. Cross-Over Tube D. Large Washer
B. Clamp E. Lock Washer
C. Taptite Screw, 5/16-18x1 F. 5/16 Nut
A
B
B
Clamp Assembly
C
E
B
A
D
C
C
Figure 19. Install Quick Connectors
A. Male Connector B. Female Connector
Figure 20. Cross-Over Tubes
A. Tube w/ Beaded End B. Tube w/ Threaded End
Figure 21. Mounting Hole Location
A
B
Viewed From Below
B
A
Use Back Set
of Holes
Models with Kawasaki Liquid Cooled Engines:
a. Secure the cross-over tubes to the bottom of the
tractor using two 5/16-18 x 1” taptite screws (C,
Figure 22), large washers (D), lock washers (E),
and clamps (B) using the rear set of holes shown in
Figure 21.
