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figure 18. remove and install mower belt
4. Turn the ignition switch from OFF to RUN without
starting the engine.
5. Use the mower cutting height switch to raise the
mower deck.
6. Place 4x4 wood blocks under the front and rear lip of
the mower deck to securely support it.
7. Use the mower cutting height switch to fully lower the
mower so that is it resting on the 4x4 wood blocks.
8. Turn the ignition switch to OFF and remove the key.
9. Remove the hair pin clips (
A
, Figure 20) and wash-
ers (
b
) that secure the rear lift arms (
C
). Separate the
rear lift arms from the mower deck.
10. Remove the hair pin clips (
A
, Figure 19) and washers
(
b
) that secure the front hitch rods (
C
). Separate the
front hitch rods from the mower deck.
11. Slide the mower deck out from under the rider.
C
b
A
Figure 19. Front Lift Arms
A
b
Figure 20. Rear Lift Arms
b
A
C
C
Installation
1. Slide the mower deck under the right side of the rider.
2. Slide the mower deck forward and connect the front
hitch rods (
C
, Figure 19) to the mower deck. Secure
with washers (
b
) and hair pin clips (
A
).
3. Slide the mower deck backward and connect the rear
lift arms (
C
, Figure 20) to the mower deck. Secure
with washers (
b
) and hair pin clips (
A
).
4. Insert the key into the ignition switch. Turn the switch
from OFF to RUN without starting the engine.
5. Use the cutting height switch to raise the mower until
it is no longer resting on the 4x4 wood blocks.
6. Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the key.
Remove the 4x4 blocks.
7. Use the mower belt lever (
A
, Figure 18) to release
belt tension, and install the mower belt (
b
) as shown.
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