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Mower RemovalandInstallation
NOTE.Perform mower deck installation and removal on a
hard flat surface such as a concretefloor,
Removal
1. Disengagethe PTO,engagetheparking brake,turn off
the ignition, removethe key, andwait for all moving
parts to stop.
2. Removethe cutting height pin and lower the attachment
lift to its lowest position.
3. Removethe mower deckguards.
WARNING
Useextremecautionwhen rotatingtheidler armwith
the breakerbar, dueto increasedtensionin the spring
as theidler armis being rotated. Injurymay result if
the breakerbar is prematurelyreleasedwhile the
springisundertension.
4. Using a 1/2" breakerbar, placethe square end in the
square hole located in the idler arm (A, Figure18).
Carefullyrotatethe breakerbar COUNTER-CLOCKWISE,
which will relievethetension on the belt exerted from the
idler arm. Slide the belt off of the stationary idler pulley
(B).
5. Carefullyreleasethe tension on the breaker bar.
6. Removethe belt from the PTOpulley (C, Figure17)
7. Pull the hair pins (C& D, Figure 19) and disconnectthe
decklevelinglinks (I & J). Pull the hair pin and
disconnectthe roller bar connecting rod (M). Pull and
turn the rod locks (A, B,E & F)to releasethe rod ends.
8. Lift the front of the deck using a 2 x 4 as a lever,pull the
handle(G) forward to releasethefront hangers rod ends
(H), then push rearwardto releasethe rear rod ends.
9. Pivot thefront wheels out of the way and slidethe
mower deck out from under right side of the unit.
Installation
1. Disengagethe PTO,engagetheparking brake,turn off
the ignition, removethe key, andwait for all moving
parts to stop.
2. Removethe cutting height pin and lower the attachment
lift to its lowest position.
3. Pivot thefront wheels out of the way and slidethe
mower deck under the unit.
4. Installthe leveling links and hair pins (I, J, C& D).
5. Lift the rear ofthe mower deck and install the rear lift
rods (K & L) and securewith the rear rod locks (E & F).
6. Installthe roller bar connecting rod (M) and the hair pin.
7. Lift the front of the deck using a 2 x 4 as a lever,pull the
handle(G) to align thefront hanger rod ends (H) with the
slots and securewith the front rod locks (A & B).
8. Installthe belt as shown in Figure17. Makesure that the
V-side ofthe belt runs in the pulley groves of the spindle
pulleys.
9. Installthe belt on the PTOpulley,the spindle pulleys and
all the idler pulleys except the stationary idlerpulley (B,
Figure18). Carefully rotatethe breakerbar COUNTER-
CLOCKWISEand install the belt on the stationary idler
pulley. Carefully releasethe tension on the breaker bar.
10. Reinstallthe mower deck guards.
FRONT
Figure 17. Mower BeltRouting
A. Arbor Pulleys
B. Back-Side Idlers
C. PTOPulley
Figure 18, ReleaseBelt Tension
A, Idler Arm
B, Stationary Idler Pulley
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