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Figure 16. Mower Hitch Components
A.
Rider Hitch Bracket
C. Mower Hitch
B.
Release Rod
D. Rider/Mower Supports
A
B
C
D
NOTE: Perform mower removal and installation on a
hard, level surface such as a concrete floor.
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50” Models
REMOVING THE MOWER DECK
1. Swing the front wheels out.
2. Place the mower height adjustment knob (A, Figure
15) in the lowest cutting position.
3. Release tension on the drive belt using the Idler
Pulley Arm (E, Figure 15) and remove the drive belt.
4. Disconnect the front hitch by pulling out on the
release rod (A, Figure 16) and lifting the mower hitch
(C, Figure 16) off the rider hitch bracket (B, Figure 16).
5. Slide the mower deck forward.
6. Remove the safety clips (F, Figure 15) from the hitch
rod and leveling rod.
7. Remove the hitch rod and hitch (G, Figure 15) from
the mower deck.
8. Slide the mower deck forward and out from under the
right side of the rider.
INSTALLING THE MOWER DECK
1. Swing the front wheels out.
2. Place the mower height adjustment knob (A, Figure 16)
in the lowest cutting position.
3. Slide the mower deck under the right side of the rider,
and then back, making certain the mower supports
(D, Figure 16) are properly located onto the rider sup-
port plates (see D, Figure 15).
4. Attach the hitch to the mower using the hitch rod and
a safety clip (F, Figure 16).
5. Reattach the leveling rod and secure with a safety
clip (F, Figure 16).
6. Attach the drive belt.
7. Connect the mower hitch to the front rider hitch by
pulling out on the release rod (See Figure 15).
Figure 15. Mower Components (50” Deck Shown)
A.
Mower Cutting Height
D. Mower Supports
Adjustment Knob
E. Idler Pulley Arm
B. Rear Gauge Wheel
F. Safety Clips
C. Front Gauge Wheels
G. Hitch
A
D
E
B
C
G
C
F
Operating the Zero Turn Rider
WARNING
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop engine
and remove key before attempting to install or
remove the mower.
