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 1  Park tractor on a hard level surface.

  2  Set parking brake.

 3   Disengage PTO.

 4  Remove the ignition or safety key.

 5  Disconnect the spark plug wires.

Preparation for Procedures

Failure to read and follow the safety warnings and

instructions in this document and in the operator’s 

manual could result in death, serious injury, and/or 

property damage.
The warnings and instructions must be read,

understood, and followed when setting-up, operating, 

servicing, transporting, or storing the unit.

Follow these procedures before doing any service work 

in this manual.

WARNING

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WARNING

For your personal safety, if blade is damaged, it must 

be replaced.

Blade Servicing

Note:

  Deck must be removed

to service blades. See Deck

Removal. 

Wear heavy gloves when

handling or working around

cutting blades. Blades are

extremely sharp and can

cause severe injury.

WARNING

 2  If the blade is in good condition, sharpen at 22 to    

  

28 degrees.

 3  DO NOT sharpen beyond existing cutting edge.
 4  After sharpening the blades, check to make sure    

  

they are balanced. Place the center hole of the  

 

  

blade on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil. A  

 

  

balanced blade will remain level. If necessary,  

 

  

correct blade balance by grinding the heavy end    

  

of the blade.

 1  To remove blade, use a block of wood to prevent  

  

  blade rotation while loosening capscrew.

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Summary of Contents for 42

Page 1: ...N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n Mower Deck Manual Stamped Steel Frame Hung Copyright Briggs Stratton Power Products Group LLC Milwaukee WI USA All rights reserved 80012602_ _ ...

Page 2: ...t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n 2 CONTENTS All Decks Operator Safety 3 Deck Safety Decal 3 Safety Interlock System Tests 4 Preparation for Procedures 4 Blade Servicing 5 Lubrication 6 7 42 7 42 13 46 13 52 ...

Page 3: ...eep clear of the discharge opening at all times Mower blades are sharp wear heavy gloves when handling them On multi bladed mowers rotating one blade could cause the other s to also rotate DANGER Amputation and thrown objects hazard Keep hands and feet away from deck Do not operate mower unless discharge chute or entire grass catcher is in its proper place 7101665 Deck Safety Decal If any safety o...

Page 4: ...k in this manual WARNING 1 WARNING For your personal safety if blade is damaged it must be replaced Blade Servicing Note Deck must be removed to service blades See Deck Removal Wear heavy gloves when handling or working around cutting blades Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury WARNING 2 If the blade is in good condition sharpen at 22 to 28 degrees 3 DO NOT sharpen beyond existin...

Page 5: ...th a sealed bearing which do not require lubrication B A B O I L 22 28 3 2 4 WARNING For your personal safety the blade mounting CAPSCREWS must be installed with a spring washer Ensure capscrews are tightened to the torque values shown 6 5 6 55 lb ft 75 Nm 5 Reinstall the blade with the airlifts pointing up toward the mower deck as shown ...

Page 6: ...N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n 6 Notes ...

Page 7: ...N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n 7 42 CONTENTS Preparation for Procedures 4 Belt Replacement 8 Deck Removal 9 Deck Installation 10 Deck Leveling 11 ...

Page 8: ...op and hold belt around pulley while 3 installing cover 4 Place belt on the PTO pulley 5 Move idler arm to remove belt tension 6 Place belt on remaining pulley as shown 1 4 5 6 2 3 Belt Replacement REMOVE 1 Lower mower deck to the LOWEST height of cut 2 Remove belt cover 3 Move idler arm to remove belt tension 4 Remove belt from pulley 5 Remove belt from the PTO pulley 6 Slip belt off between pull...

Page 9: ...tch from deck 8 Remove deck from right side of tractor Deck Removal 1 Lower mower deck to the LOWEST height of cut 2 Move idler arm to remove belt tension 3 Remove belt from pulley 4 Remove belt from the PTO pulley 1 2 3 4 5 5 Disconnect the tractor mower lift brackets ...

Page 10: ...elt tension 11 Place belt on remaining pulley as shown 10 11 8 9 1 6 7 5 2 1 Lower mower deck to the LOWEST height of cut 2 Turn the wheels fully to the left 3 Slide mower deck under right side of tractor 4 Turn wheels straight ahead 5 Install hitch on deck 6 Lift hitch lining up holes with hanger 7 Insert rod and secure with hair pin Deck Installation 4 3 ...

Page 11: ...straight ahead 2 Place the mower deck to the MID HEIGHT of cut position 3 Set the tires to the pressures shown below A 9 16 B 4 Arrange the outside mower blades so they are pointing side to side 5 Measure the distance between the outside tips and the ground The difference between measurement A and B should be less than 1 8 3 mm 6 IF AN ADJUSTMENT IS NEEDED Tighten nuts right or left side as needed...

Page 12: ...ance between the outside tips and the ground The difference between measurement C and D should be less than 1 8 3 mm IF AN ADJUSTMENT TO MEASUREMENT D IS NEEDED To Lower D 9 Turn locknuts counterclockwise evenly on both sides to keep deck level Side to Side To Raise D 9 Turn locknuts clockwise evenly on both sides to keep deck level Side to Side FRONT to BACK ...

Page 13: ...N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n 13 46 52 CONTENTS Preparation for Procedures 4 Belt Replacement 14 Deck Removal 15 Deck Installation 16 Deck Leveling 17 ...

Page 14: ...hold belt around pulley while 3 installing cover 4 Repeat 5 Place belt on the PTO pulley 6 Move idler arm to remove belt tension 7 Place belt on remaining pulley as shown 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Belt Replacement REMOVE BELT 4 3 1 Lower deck to the LOWEST height of cut 2 Remove belt covers 3 Move idler arm to remove belt tension 4 Remove belt from the PTO pulley 5 Slip belt off between pulley and belt guide ...

Page 15: ...WEST height of cut 2 Move idler arm to remove belt tension 3 Remove belt from the PTO pulley 4 Remove pins and washers to disconnect lift brackets Note See Preparation for Procedures 1 5 6 4 2 7 5 Remove pin 6 Remove hitch from deck 7 Remove deck from right side of tractor 46 52 3 ...

Page 16: ...rn wheels straight ahead 5 Install hitch on deck 6 Lift hitch lining up holes with hanger 7 Insert rod and secure with hair pin Deck Installation 4 3 46 52 8 Connect the deck brackets to the tractor lift brackets Note the correct fastening holes for deck size 9 Place belt on the PTO pulley 10 Move idler arm to remove belt tension and 11 place belt on remaining pulley as shown 10 11 9 ...

Page 17: ...the wheels straight ahead 2 Place the mower deck to the MID HEIGHT of cut position 3 Set the tires to the pressures shown below 4 Arrange the outside mower blades so they are pointing side to side 5 Measure the distance between the outside tips and the ground The difference between measurement A and B should be less than 1 8 3 mm 6 IF AN ADJUSTMENT IS NEEDED Tighten nuts right or left side as need...

Page 18: ...easurement C and D should be less than 1 8 3 mm IF AN ADJUSTMENT TO MEASUREMENT D IS NEEDED To Lower D 9 Turn locknuts counterclockwise evenly on both sides to keep deck level Side to Side 10 Then tighten locknuts counterclockwise To Raise D 9 Turn locknuts clockwise evenly on both sides to keep deck level Side to Side 10 Then tighten locknuts clockwise FRONT to BACK 10 10 9 9 10 10 C D 7 1 8 3 mm...

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