Mower Deck Removal & Installation
Removing the Mower Deck
1. Park tractor on a hard, level surface such as a
concrete 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 switch, then disconnect the cutting
height mower wire harness plug.
3. Place the attachment lift in the down position.
4.
44” Mowers
- Disconnect lift chain (
A
, Figure 7)
from lift hook (
B
) on tractor. Repeat on other side.
46” and 52” Mowers
- Disconnect lift chain (
A
,
Figure 8) from lift hook (
B
) on tractor. Repeat on
other side.
5. Move idler arm (
A
, Figure 9) to remove belt tension.
Remove belt from the PTO pulley (
B
).
6. Turn the wheels straight ahead. Pull back on spring-
loaded lever (
A
, Figure 10) and lift mower hitch off of
the tractor hitch brackets (
B
).
7. Turn wheels fully left, and slide mower deck out from
under the right side of the tractor.
WARNING
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop
engine and remove key before attempting to
install or remove the mower.
Figure 7. Disconnect Lift Chain (44” Mowers)
Figure 10. Mower Hitch
B
A
Figure 9. Removing and Installing Belt
B
A
CAUTION
The muffler and surrounding areas may be hot.
Figure 8. Disconnect Lift Chain (46” & 52” Mowers)
A
B
OPERATION
18
A
B
Not
for
Reproduction
