Alamo A72 - Manual (Page 83)

ASSEMBLY
A60/A72 01/08 Assembly Section 3-5
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Chainguards (Optional Equipment at Extra Cost)
Chainguards
Front and Rear Chain Guards (Optional Equipment) are recommended for higher than normal usage (100
hours or more per year) and will provide protection from thrown objects with careful operation. Chain Guards
must be maintained in good repair by replacing missing or worn sections or by replacing completely when worn
or damaged.
Front Chain Guard - A60 & A72
1. Attach Chain Guard Plate (4) to deck using 5/8"
x 3-1/2" Bolts (8), Washers (6), and Locknut (7).
2. Insert the individual Chain Links (3) into slotted
holes in Chain Guard Plate (4) and secure in
place with Rod (9)
3. Attach the Side Deflectors (5) to the mower
deck using 1/2" x 1-1/2" bolts (2) and Locknuts
(1) (Figure Asm-R-0089)
Rear Chain Guards (Optional Equipment)
Rear Chain Guard - A60 & A72 (Figure Asm-R-
0087)
1. Attach the Right and Left Deflector Weldment (2
& 3) to the mower deck using 1/2" x 1-1/4" bolts
(6) and locknuts. Attach the Right and Left
Deflector Weldments (2 & 3) together using 1/2"
x 4" bolt (7), flatwasher (8) and locknuts.
2. Attach the Right and Left Mount Plates (4 & 5)
to the Mower Deck and the Deflector
Weldments using 1/2" x 1-1/4" bolts, flatwasher
and locknuts.
3. Place Chain Links (10) through slotted hole in
Guard Bracket (1) and secure in place with Rod
(11), bending end over to prevent rod from
falling out due to vibration.
4. Attach the assembled Chain Guards to the
Deflector weldments (1 & 2) using 3/8" x 1-1/4"
Bolts, Flatwashers (8), and Locknuts (9).