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Operating the Tractor
Figure 9. Raising & Lowering Mower
A. Attachment Lift
C. Hopper Lever
B. Cutting Height Control
B
C
A
Figure 12. Discharge Tube
A. Rubber Strap
A
MOWER DECK REMOVAL &
INSTALLATION
Removing the Mower Deck
1. Park tractor on a hard, level surface such as a con-
crete floor. Turn off PTO switch and engine, remove
the key and apply parking brake.
2. Place mower in the lowest cutting position using the
mower height adjuster (B, Figure 9).
3. Place the mower lift lever (A, Figure 9) in the lowered
position.
4. Disconnect the mower lift arms (A, Figure 10) from
the tractor lift arms (B) on both sides of the mower
deck. Re-install washers (C) and safety clips (D).
5. Remove belt from PTO pulley (B, Figure 11).
6. Turn wheels straight ahead. Pull back on spring-
loaded lever (B, Figure 13) and lift mower hitch off of
the tractor brackets.
7. Push the mower forward and disconnect the interme-
diate tube rubber strap (A, Figure 12). Remove the
tube.
8. Turn wheels fully left, and slide mower deck out right
side of tractor.
WARNING
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop
engine and remove key before attempting to
install or remove the mower.
Figure 10. Lift Arms
(Viewed from underneath right side of tractor)
A. Mower Lift Arm
B. Tractor Lift Arm
C. Flat Washer
D. Safety Clip
Figure 11. Removing & Installing Belt
A. Idler Arm
B. PTO Pulley
B
A
C
D
B
A
CAUTION
The muffler and surrounding areas may be hot.
