Removing the Mower Deck
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade-control switch, and move the
motion-control levers outward to the P
ARK position.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving
the operating position.
3. Lower the height-of-cut lever to the lowest position.
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4. Remove the hairpin cotter and washer from the
front support rod
, and remove the rod from
the deck bracket
.
Note: Retain all parts for future installation.
5. Lift the deck and chains off the brackets at all 4
corners of the deck.
6. Slide the mower deck rearward to remove the
mower belt from the engine pulley.
7. Slide the mower deck out from underneath the
machine.
Installing the Mower Deck
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade-control switch, and move the
motion-control levers outward to the P
ARK position.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving
the operating position.
3. Slide the mower deck under the machine.
4. Lower the height-of-cut lever to the lowest position.
5. Lift the mower deck chains onto the deck-lift brackets.
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6. Attach the front support rod to the deck
bracket
with the hairpin cotter and washer.
7. Install the mower belt onto the engine pulley.
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