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8. Remove the bow tie clip that secures the front lift
rod to the deck and slide the rod out of the deck.
See Figure 8.8.
NOTE: The 38” deck has a slot for the front hanger
rod. Slide the deck forward and lift the
hanger rod out of the slot to release it from
the deck.
9. Raise the deck lift lever to the highest setting.
10. Slide the deck, pulling it out from under the rider.
11. Install the deck by following the above steps in
reverse order.
NOTE: Double check the belt routing before engag-
ing the PTO. Test run the rider in a safe area
before returning it to service. Check the
operation of all safety features.
Cleaning the Deck
Cleaning debris off of the deck should be done every time the deck is removed. It is routine maintenance that will
make the deck easier to work on and prolong the life of the deck and spindles.
To clean the deck while it is removed
1. Blow all the debris off of the top of the deck using compressed air.
2. Scrape off the debris build up from the under side of the deck using a plastic scraper.
NOTE: Applying a light coating of oil to the underside of the deck after scraping it clean will help prevent rust-
ing of the deck and help keep the debris from building up on the underside of the deck.
Cutting Blades
The condition of the blades will greatly effect the quality of the cut.
The blades should be sharpened and balanced after every five acres of mowing, depending on local conditions.
A dull blade tears the grass instead of cutting it. Torn grass blades leaves a rough look and makes the grass vulnera
-
ble to diseases.
Blades need to be examined for damage before sharpening. Blades must be balanced after sharpening to mini-
mize the vibrations felt from the deck.
Bent blades are a sign of a blade impact. The blades must be replaced and the spindles inspected for bent shafts
and cracked housings if a bent blade is found.
Figure 8.8
! DANGER! DANGER
Debris build up on the mower deck is an unsafe condition. The debris traps heat in the spin-
dles causing damage to the spindle bearings. Debris around the belt can over-heat the belt or
jam in the pulleys.
Wear eye protection when using compressed air to blow debris off equipment.
! CAUTION! CAUTION
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