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12.5. Remove the hairpin clip securing the deck
hanger link/anti-sway bar to the frame. See Fig-
ure 18.
NOTE:
There has been some issues with the
deck belt rubbing on the Deck Hanger Link/Anti-
Sway Rod on tractors with the 46” cutting deck.
This has been corrected on later production by
moving the frame mounting bracket higher. If
you are experiencing belt damage contact MTD
Customer Service for a Hanger Link with a bend
in it. See Figure 19.
Figure 18
Hairpin Clip
Deck Hanger Link/Anti-Sway Rod
Figure 19
Original Deck Hanger Link/Anti-Sway Rod
Replacement rod with bend for 46” deck
12.6. Remove the two hairpin clips securing the front
hanger rods to the deck brackets and carefully
lower the front of the deck to the ground. See
Figure 20.
12.7. Remove the two hairpin clips that secure the two
rear deck hangers to the deck stabilizer bracket
and lower the deck to the ground. See Figure 21.
12.8. Raise the deck lift lever to its highest position to
raise the lift links out of the way.
12.9. Remove the deck from under the unit.
13.
DECK STABILIZER BRACKET REMOVAL
NOTE:
For normal service and maintenance, the
deck stabilizer bracket does not need to be
removed. If mounting a snow thrower attach-
ment however, the stabilizer will need to be
removed.
Figure 20
Hairpin Clips
Front Hanger Rods
Figure 21
Rear Deck Hairpin Clips