Removing the Mower Deck
1. Park the tractor on a hard, level surface such as
a concrete floor. Turn off PTO switch and engine,
remove the key, and apply the parking brake.
2. Place mower in the lowest cutting position using the
mower height switch, then disconnect the cutting
height mower wire harness plug.
3. Place attachment lift in the down position.
4. Disconnect lift chain (
A
, Figure 7) from lift hook (
B
) on
tractor. Repeat on other side.
5. Move idler arm (
A
, Figure 8) to remove belt tension.
Remove belt from the PTO pulley (
B
).
6. Turn the wheels straight ahead. Pull back on spring-
loaded lever (
A
, Figure 9) and lift mower hitch off of
the tractor hitch brackets (
B
).
7. Turn wheels fully left, and slide mower deck out from
under the right side of the tractor.
WARNING
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop
engine and remove key before attempting to
install or remove the mower.
Figure 9. Mower Hitch
B
A
Figure 8. Removing and Installing Belt
B
A
OPERATION
Installing the Mower Deck
1. Park tractor, shut off PTO and engine, remove the key
and apply parking brake. Turn the wheels fully to the
left.
2. Place the mower lift lever in the down position. Slide
mower deck under right side of tractor so that mower
hitch is aligned with the front tractor hitch.
3. Turn wheels straight. Pull back on the spring-loaded
lever (
A
, Figure 9) while lifting up on the mower hitch.
Install mower hitch onto tractor hitch brackets (
B
).
When properly installed, the spring-loaded lever
should seat fully underneath the brackets.
4. Connect lift chain (
A
, Figure 7) onto lift hook (
B
) on
tractor. Repeat on other side.
5. Move idler arm (
A
, Figure 8) to relieve belt tension.
Install belt onto the PTO pulley (
B
).
6. Reconnect the cutting height motor wire harness to
the tractor harness.
Figure 7. Disconnect Lift Chain
A
B
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