5.
Loosen the adjustment bolts on all 4 corners so
that the deck is sitting securely on all 4 blocks
(Figure
61).
1. Deck-lift arm
2. Deck pin
6.
Ensure that the deck pins are at the top of the
slot in the deck hangers
7.
Tighten the 4 adjustment bolts
8.
Ensure that the blocks fit snugly under the deck
skirt and that all bolts are tight.
9.
Verify that the deck is level by checking the
side-to-side level and front-to-rear blade slope;
repeat the deck leveling procedure if necessary.
Removing the Mower Deck
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and move the
motion-control levers outward to the P
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.
4.
At the rear of the mower deck, remove the 2
shoulder bolts and nuts securing the deck to the
pivot pan
(Figure
Figure 61
3. Deck hanger
4. Adjustment bolt
(Figure
61).
(Figure
62).
1. Nut
2. Pivot pan
5.
At all 4 corners of the deck, remove the hairpin
cotter and washer from the deck pin
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1. Deck pin
2. Hairpin cotter
6.
Raise the height of cut to the highest position.
7.
Remove the belt from the clutch pulley on the
engine.
8.
Slide the mower deck out from underneath the
machine.
Note:
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Figure 62
3. Shoulder bolt
Figure 63
3. Washer
Retain all parts for future installation.
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(Figure
63).
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