16
(this will lock the cut height adjustment
lever into the lowest position).
B.
Carefully rotate the Deck Belt Tension.
Latch to release tension on the Deck
Belt. Remove the engine to deck Drive
belt from the clutch on the engine. Flip
up the Front Step (if so equipped).
C.
On the right side of the mower, lift and
hold up on the hook keeper. Lift up on
the release handle to disconnect the
back of the deck. The latch plate
should catch and hold the release
handle rod in place. (To adjust the
latch plate, see page 22.)
D.
Position the front caster wheels so they
are away from the deck (such as the
tractor would be traveling in reverse).
E.
Lift the nose of the deck until the deck
is standing near vertical (lifting can be
made easier if someone stands on the
rear bumper of the tractor
F.
Release the deck prop from its stowed
position and place the free end against
the deck lift casting as shown on page
20. Make sure the point of the prop
falls within the center clearance area.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
TO SECURE THE DECK, MAKE SURE
THAT THE DECK IS LIFTED FAR
ENOUGH TO ALLOW THE DECK
PROP TO ENGAGE THE DECK LIFT
CASTING.
2. LOWERING THE DECK:
A.
Place the deck prop back in the stowed
position.
B.
Push the bottom (back) of the deck
towards the rear of the tractor. Lower
the deck until it rests on the ground.
C.
Lift up on the latch plate to release the
release handle rod. Push down on the
release handle until deck hooks lock
into place.
D.
Install the engine to deck belt onto the
clutch on the engine.
E.
Ensure that the engine to deck drive belt
is installed onto all of the pulleys and
idlers in the drive train. Carefully rotate
the Deck Belt Tension Latch to re-
tension the Deck Belt.
F.
Lower the foot deck down into the
operation position. On units so
equipped, lower the front step.