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SECTION V. MOWER DECK
A. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF DECK
INSTALLATION OF DECK
WARNING: Before performing the mower
deck installation, place the PTO switch in
the “OFF” position, engage the parking
brake, turn the ignition key to the “OFF”
position and remove the key from the
switch. Disconnect the spark plug wires
for additional safety. When handling the
mower deck, be careful not to cut your-
self on the sharp blades.
1.
Position the tractor and mower deck on a firm,
level surface.
2.
Position the deck on the right side of the tractor
with the front of the deck facing toward the front of
the tractor (Refer to Figure 27).
NOTE:
Turning the steering wheel as you maneuver
the deck under the tractor can help in positioning the
deck beneath the tractor.
Figure 27
WARNING: To avoid possible equipment
damage, make sure that the tractor
implement lift handle is raised to its
highest setting before sliding the deck
under the tractor.
3.
Raise the tractor implement lift handle to its
highest setting and slide the deck under the
tractor. Make sure the slot in each rear deck
bracket aligns with the implement lift link on each
side of the tractor (See Figure 28).
Figure 28
NOTE:
If installing the deck on a new tractor
, the
front lift rod/bracket assembly is already installed on
the front of the tractor. Cut the cable tie used to hold
the front lift rod up to the tractor frame during shipment,
then proceed to step 5.
4.
Refer to Figure 29 to ensure the correct orientation
of the front lift rod/bracket assembly [the form
(bend) in sides of rod point downward]. From the
front of the tractor, push downward and hold the
tractor quick-attach rod. Slide the shoulder bolts
on each side of the front lift rod/bracket assembly
fully into the left and right tractor latch receivers.
Release the tractor quick-attach rod to capture
the front lift rod/bracket assembly in the tractor
latch receivers
Figure 29
SLIDE
UNDER
IMPLEMENT
LIFT LINK
(BOTH SIDES)
SLOT IN REAR
DECK BRACKET
(BOTH SIDES)
QUICK
ATTACH
ROD
SHOULDER BOLT
(BOTH SIDES)
FRONT LIFT
ROD/BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
TRACTOR
LATCH RECEIVER
(BOTH SIDES)
FORM
