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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 6).
3. Place the mower lift lever (A, Figure 6) in the lowest
position.
4. Disconnect the mower lift arm from the tractor lift arm
(A, Figure 7). Re-install washer and safety clip.
5. Remove belt from PTO pulley (B, Figure 8).
6. Turn wheels straight ahead. Pull back on spring-
loaded lever (B, Figure 9) and lift mower hitch off of
the tractor brackets.
7. Turn wheels fully left, and slide mower deck out right
side of tractor.
Operating the Tractor
WARNING
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop
engine and remove key before attempting to
install or remove the mower.
CAUTION
The muffler and surrounding areas may be hot.
Figure 6. Raising & Lowering Mower
A. Mower Lift Lever
B. Mower Height Adjuster
Figure 7. Lift Arms
(Viewed from underneath right side of tractor)
A. Mower Lift Arm
C. Flat Washer
B. Tractor Lift Arm
D. Safety Clip
Figure 9. Mower Hitch
A. Tractor Hitch Brackets
B. Spring-Loaded Lever
A
B
Figure 8. Removing & Installing Belt
A. Idler Arm
B. PTO Pulley
B
A
C
D
A
B
A
B
