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SECTION V. MOWER DECK
A. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF DECK
INSTALLATION OF DECK
WARNING
Before installing the mower deck, place the
PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage the
brake pedal lock, 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 yourself on the sharp
blades.
1.
Position the tractor and mower deck on a firm,
level surface.
2.
To aid in sliding the deck under the tractor, repo-
sition all four ball wheels as shown in Figure 28.
To reposition the rear wheels; remove the quick
pins, rotate the rear wheels 90°, and raise them
to their uppermost position in the castor chan-
nels. Install the two quick pins in the rear holes of
the castor channels to secure the rear wheels in
this position. Temporarily remove the quick pins
and rotate the front castor assemblies outward.
The deck should now rest in its lowest position on
the surface below.
Figure 28
3.
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 29).
NOTE: To aid in sliding the deck under the tractor, turn
the steering wheel fully to the left, then back to the
right as you maneuver the deck under the tractor.
Figure 29
CAUTION
To avoid possible equipment damage, make
sure that the tractor implement lift handle is
raised to its highest setting.
4.
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 (Refer to Figure 30).
Figure 30
5.
Reposition all four wheels in their original position
and secure with the quick pins. Turn the steering
wheel so that the tractor front tires are straight.
FRONT CASTOR
CASTOR CHANNELS
REAR
BALL
WHEELS
QUICK PINS
ASSEMBLIES
SLIDE
UNDER
IMPLEMENT
LIFT LINK
(BOTH SIDES)
SLOT IN REAR
DECK BRACKET
(BOTH SIDES)
