Snapper 2 Series - Hood Removal

SERVICE (Continued)
CAUTION!
AVOID CUTTING YOURSELF ON CUTTING
BLADE! PROTECT YOUR HANDS FROM CUTS
WHILE HANDLING BLADE - WEAR GLOVES!
Install sharpened or replacement blade with compo¬
nents in same sequence as removed. Make sure that
the flange on each side of blade fits over the edge of
the BLADE BAR when installing. Do not substitute
any components here. Tighten the blade retaining
capscrews to 20-30 foot pounds torque value. See
Figure 25.
REMOVING & INSTALLING MOWER
The mower is attached to the tractor and leveled at the
factory. If the mower is to be removed for cutting blade
service, or to install another attachment, be sure that
the mower settings remain unchanged.
TO REMOVE MOWER:
1. Lower deck to lowest position.
2. Remove hairpin from FRONT LIFT BRACKET
CABLE clevis pin. See Figure 26.
3. R emove hairpins and washers from REAR LIFT
ARM CABLES. See Figure 27.
4. Remove hairpins and clevis pins from FRONT LIFT
ARMS. See Figure 28.
tractor's front wheels to the left and slide the
mower out from the right side. Reverse Steps
1 thru 5 to reinstall mower.
HOOD REMOVAL
1. Tilt hood forward.
2. Remove hood cable clip from engine. See
Figure 29.
3. Lift hood off pins.
4. Reinstall hood in reverse order.