10
ATTACHING THE CUTTING DECK 54” DECK
Figure 5
WARNING:
Before attaching the cutting
deck, engage the parking brake, turn the
ignition key to the OFF position and remove
the key from the switch to avoid accidental
starting.
•
Adjust the deck roller height so that the clevis pins
are inserted in the second hole (from the top) of
both the left-hand deck roller bracket and the right-
hand deck roller bracket. See Figure 5 or refer to
Deck Roller Height Adjustment .
•
Raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way by
placing the deck lift lever in the top notch on the
right fender.
•
Gently slide the cutting deck beneath the tractor
from the right side.
•
Move the cutting deck into position so that the
hooks found on the front end of the deck fit snugly
around the deck stabilizer rod as shown in
Figure 5 .
NOTE:
The stabilizer rod may be secured to the
tractor frame with a plastic cable tie for shipping
reasons. If so, carefully cut the cable tie before
mounting the front of the cutting deck.
•
Lower the deck lift arms by placing the lift lever in
the bottom notch on the right fender.
•
Pull the deck support pin (on the left side of the
deck) outward and align it with the hole on the rear
of the left deck lift arm before releasing the pin to
lock it in place as shown in Figure 5. Repeat on the
right side.
INSTALLING THE PTO/DECK BELT
•
Make certain that the PTO/Deck belt is routed
around the spindle pulleys (found beneath the belt
guards) and both idler pulleys as illustrated in inset
in Figure 5 before proceeding.
•
Insert a 3/8” drive ratchet wrench (set to “loosen”)
into the hole on the idler bracket and pivot the
wrench handle clockwise. this will relieve the
tension on the deck idler.
IMPORTANT:
Be certain that the FLAT side of the
PTO/Deck belt is the side coming in contact with the
deck idler pulleys.
•
With the tension relieved, carefully route the belt
around the electric PTO clutch as shown in Figure
5.
IMPORTANT:
After mounting the cutting deck, refer
to
Leveling the Deck
in the
ADJUSTMENTS
section of
this manual. Perform any adjustments, if necessary,
prior to operating the tractor.
Deck Support Pins
Deck
Stabilizer
Bracket
Deck Stabilizer Rod
Deck Lift
Electric PTO Clutch
Deck Idler Pulleys
Front of Tractor
NOTE:
Many tractor components not shown for clarity.
PTO / Deck Belt
Deck Lift Assembly
Lift Lever
Notches
Fender
Lift Cables
Discharge Chute
Belt Guard
Belt Guard
Deck Roller Bracket
Spindle Pulleys
Left-Hand
Idler Brkt.
Belt Guard
Idler Pulley
3/8" Sq.
Hole
Spring
Arms