Simplicity AGCO Allis 2000 Series, Service & Repair Manual

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6 Common Service Procedures
Mower Deck Removal and Installation
6 - 2
MOWER DECK
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removing the Mower Deck
1. Start the engine
2. Set the mower cutting height to minimum.
3. Fully raise the attachment lift.
4. Stop the engine.
48" & 60" MODELS
5. Pivot the two front gauge wheels from mowing posi-
tion to sliding position by pushing down on the top of
the spindle and pivoting the wheel (Figure 1).
54" MODELS
6. Remove the hairpin clip, push down on the top of the
spindle, and rotate the gauge wheel into sliding posi-
tion (Figure 1). Replace the hair pin clip.
ALL MODELS
7. Move the left rear slide wheel into slide position
(Figure 2).
8. Start the engine.
9. Fully lower the attachment lift.
10. Set the cutting height to maximum.
11. Stop the engine.
12. Unhook the 2 lift chains (A, Figure 3) from the tractor
lift arms.
13. Turn the ignition switch to RUN position, and set the
mower cutting height to minimum (it is not necessary
to start the engine).
14. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
15. Disconnect the electrical connection from the tractor
and recap the tractor electrical socket. See Figure 4.
16. Remove the long hitch pin (B, Figure 5) and safety
clip connecting the hitch bucket (A) to the mower deck.
17. Remove the 2 small pins (C, Figure 5) connecting the
hitch bucket (A) to the tractor.
18. Remove the hitch bucket (A, Figure 5) from the
mower deck.
19. Remove the drive shaft (D, Figure 5) by pulling back
the locking collar (A, Figure 6) and pulling the shaft
off the PTO shaft.
20. Slide the deck out from under tractor.
WARNING
Before beginning any service work, turn the PTO
off, set the parking brake, turn the ignition switch
off, and remove the key.
Figure 3. Mower Lift Chains
A. Lift Chains
A
Figure 1. Pivoting the Gauge Wheels
54" Mower
48" Mower &
60" Mower
Figure 2. Rear Slide Wheel
A. Clevis Pin
C. Slide Wheel Arm
B. Hair Pin Clip
C
B
A
Not
for
Reproduction