Operation
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Figure 11. Rear Deck Lift Components
A. Pin & Washer (Left side shown, right side same)
B. Lock Nut (Left side shown, right side same)
C. Stabilizer Rod (Left side shown, right side same)
D. Hairpin Clip & Washer (Right side shown, left side
hidden)
4. Remove the self-locking cotter pin and washer (A,
Figure 11) securing the front of each stabilizer rod (C)
to the rear mower deck brackets. Also remove the
outer lock nut (B) securing the rear of each stabilizer
rod to the mounting bolt on the transmission casing.
Remove the stabilizer rods and retain all removed
components.
5. Remove the hairpin clips and washers (D, Figure 11)
securing the rear mower deck brackets to the rear lift
arm rod swivels, and pull the swivels out from the
holes in the brackets. Retain all removed hardware.
6. Remove the hairpin clips and washers (A, Figure 12)
securing the front mower deck brackets to the front lift
arm rod swivels, and pull the swivels out from the
holes in the brackets. Retain all removed hardware.
7. Pivot the front wheels out of the way and slide the
mower deck out from under the unit.
Installation
1. Disengage the PTO, lock the motion control levers
into their neutral lock positions, turn off the ignition,
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Lower the height adjustment lever to its lowest posi-
tion. See “CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT”.
3. Pivot the front wheels out of the way and slide the
mower deck under the unit. Place a 2 x 4 or similar
support under each end of the mower deck.
4. Insert the front lift arm rod swivels into the holes in
the front mower deck brackets, and secure each with
a washer and hairpin clip (A, Figure 12).
5. Insert the rear lift arm rod swivels into the top holes in
the rear mower deck brackets, and secure each with
a washer and hairpin clip (D, Figure 11).
6. Install the rear end of each stabilizer rod (C, Figure
11) onto the mounting bolt on the transmission cas-
ing, securing with a lock nut (B).
Note: Tighten the lock nuts only enough so that the
stabilizer rods are snug but not tight.
Install the front end of each stabilizer rod out through
the bottom holes of the rear mower deck brackets,
and secure each with a washer and self-locking cotter
pin (A).
7. Pull back on the tensioning idler (D, Figure 10) in the
direction indicated, and install the belt onto the PTO
pulley as shown in Figure 10.
Important: Be sure the belt is installed properly onto all
pulleys.
C
Figure 12. Front Deck Lift Components
A. Hairpin Clip & Washer (Right side shown, left side
hidden)
B
A
D
A
