How to modify and mount the LGS97HBY lawmower/gator seat

How to drill holes in the existing John Deere Gator mounting plate

1. Remove existing seat from the mounting plate.
2. Most of the mounting plates have a curve at the end to allow the seat to flip over, so you will need to detach this from the frame.
3. Measure the mounting holes that you wish to make in the mounting plate. (Make sure you take the measurement ON CENTER of each hole.
4. Flip the factory mounting plate as if it was still on the Gator.
5. You should be able to use one of the existing holes (preferably the ones on the outside)
6. Choose the hole you would like to use and then mark the next hole with a paint marker or something you can see.
7. After the hole is marked take a tap and a hammer and tap a starting point for your drill bit.
8. After the tap is started take a small drill bit and make a hole completely through the mounting plate.
9. Then you will need to take the larger drill bit and complete the hole. (make sure the hole is big enough for your bolt)
10. When the holes are drill simply take you seat, mounting plate, and bolts (washers may be needed to raise the seat up a 1/8”) and put it back together.
11. Finally take the completed product and attach it back to the frame so this seat will also be able to flip

Difference between L7200JR and L7300 Post hole Digger

The Leinbach L7200JR has a narrower and higher arched u-frame, which allows smaller tractors to be able to lift the auger completely off the ground. The L7200JR also has a shorter boom to allow the weight distribution to be closer to the tractor. L7200JR also comes with a bar attached to the gearbox and runs to the operator of the tractor; this bar is used when the ground is uneven you can push down on the bar and lift the auger off of the ground even further which prevents dragging the auger.

If you have a compact tractor (even though it has up to 40HP) you need the L7200JR. The L7300 is mainly for older full size tractors or newer full size tractors.