CUTTING UNITS
4203781 First Edition 8-21
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Assembly Notes
• Assemble front deck in reverse order of disassembly.
• Lubricate grease fittings with grease that meets or
exceeds NLGI Grade 2 LB specifications. Apply
grease with a manual grease gun and fill slowly until
grease begins to seep out. Do not use compressed
air gun.
• Always use new cotter pins.
• Torque blade retaining screw to 75 lb-ft (100 N·m).
• Torque adapter screw to 35–40 lb-ft (47–54 N·m).
Front Lift Arms
Removal and Installation
See Figure 8-11.
NOTE
Right side shown; left side is similar.
1. Lower front deck to the ground, and park the mower
safely. (See “Park Mower Safely” on page 1-6.)
2. Remove front deck. (See “Front Deck” on page 8-19.)
Figure 8-11
3. Remove screw (2), lock washer (3), and retaining pin
(4).
4. Support the lift arm (1) and remove shaft (5).
5. Remove cotter pin (6).
6. Support the lift arm (1) and remove shaft (7).
7. Remove lift arm (1).
Installation Notes
• Install front lift arms by reversing the order of
removal.
• Inspect parts for wear and damage, and replace as
necessary.
• Lubricate grease fittings with grease that meets or
exceeds NLGI Grade 2 LB specifications. Apply
grease with a manual grease gun and fill slowly until
grease begins to seep out. Do not use compressed
air gun.
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