DO NOT operate Bower without seat adjustment knobs properly tightened. 4. Close upper body and push retention latch (P/N 3934) over transaxle backing plate. REMOVING THE BODY 1. The 312 has a (2) piece polyethelene body. The upper body can be folded forward to expose the transaxle. In some cases, it nay be necessary to remove the upper body to service the transaxle. 2. To relieve upper body, remove two bolts (P/N 3080) from the front of upper body hinge located on the brake shaft (p/N 92

This plug is located at the right rear of body. 3. Remove the four control lever bolts and remove upper control levers (P/N 9079 A 9080). 4. Remove the two acorn nuts on floor of body and release latches on the rear of body near each side. 5. Place height adjustment lever in the vertical position, engage the parking brake and carefully lift body off the chassis. 6. Reverse above procedures to install body. Safety Checks - "Important" 1. After reassembly of body onto chassis and while seate

The upper body can be folded forward to expose the transaxle. In some cases, it may be necessary to remove the upper body to service the transaxle. 2. To remove upper body, fold forward and remove bolt (P/N 3088) from cable CP/N 3780). Shut upper body and remove two bolts (P/N 3093) from the front of upper body hinge located on the brake shaft (P/N 9283). Disconnect seat switch (P/N 4047) at plug-in. 3. Reverse above procedure to reinstall. SEAT ADJUSTMENT 1. Raise upper body. 2. Loosen f

This will place the initial start up of the engine in a no load situation and allow complete engine lubrication. Adjustment; 1. Install engine to Mower deck drive belt (P/N 6111). 2. Check and adjust tire pressures. Front 19 to 21 psi; Rear 8 to 12 psi. Tires May have been over inflated for shipping purposes. 3. Place the Mower on a level surface. Using the lift handle, raise the Mower deck to a height which will allow Measurements to be taken from the surface to the tops of the two outer

Remove roll pins from swivel fitting P/N 2172. Turn swivel fitting on brake rod P/N 5100 in, to tighten. Just enough to prevent brake from slipping when engaged. 2. Reinstall roll pin. CAUTION: Over tightening may cause premature wear on brake band P/N 5085. . Page 3 of 13 THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS REFER TO 42" MOWER DECKS: INSTALLATION: 1. Position mower deck assembly under frame, raise front of mower deck assembly enough to allow cross shaft P/N 1332 to slide through frame guides and mower de

Slide seat to desired setting and fully tighten seat adjustment knobs. Caution: DO NOT Operate mower unless seat adjustment knobs are fully tightened. Page 1 of 13 REMOVING THE BODY: 1. Both the 4421 & 4422 use a two piece body. The upper body can be raised up and back, and also tilted forward to expose the transaxle. 2. To remove upper body, lift up and fold forward. Disconnect throttle cable P/N 4679 from engine. Disconnect wiring harness by simply pulling plug apart. Then clip wire ties sohar