Removing Mower - Page 69
REMOVING MOWER
Removing Mower
NOTE: The removal process for the 42-Inch deck
and the 48-Inch deck is the same. The 42-Inch deck
is illustrated.
1. STOP engine, LOCK park brake, push PTO switch
down to DISENGAGE, turn key to the OFF position, and
remove key.
2. Raise mower lift lever to TRANSPORT (upper)
position.
3. Set cutting height knob (A) to 25 mm (1 in.).
4. Put wood blocks under each side of mower.
5. Lower mower to MOWING (lower) position, bring
deck down onto blocks.
6. Release drive belt tension rod (B) from bracket (C).
7. Remove belt from engine drive sheave (D).
8. Pull out and push down on lever (E) to release front
lift rod assembly (F) and remove from front of deck.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury, before removing
mower from machine: STOP engine. Remove
key. Wait for all moving parts to STOP.
Avoid injury from loaded spring: LOCK lift
lever before removing mower.
Avoid injury from spring loaded rod: Make
sure you have a tight grip on drive belt
tension rod and release slowly.
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