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Operating the Tractor
MOWER DECK REMOVAL &
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Perform mower removal and installation on a
hard, level surface such as a concrete floor.
Removing the Mower Deck
1. Start the engine
2. Set the mower cutting height to its lowest setting.
3. Fully raise the attachment lift.
4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
5. 48” & 60” mowers pivot the two front gauge wheels
from mowing position to sliding position by pushing
down on the top of the spindle and pivoting the wheel
(see Figure 17). 54” mowers remove the hair pin clip,
push down on the top of the spindle, and rotate the
gauge wheel into sliding position (see Figure 17).
Replace the hair pin clip.
6. Move the left rear slide wheel into slide position, if
equipped (see Figure 18).
7. Start the engine.
8. Fully lower the attachment lift.
9. Set the cutting height to its highest setting.
10. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
11. Unhook the two lift chains (A, Figure 19) from the
tractor lift arms.
12. Turn the ignition switch to RUN position, and set the
mower cutting height to its lowest setting (it is not
necessary to start the engine).
13. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
14. Disconnect the electrical connection from the tractor
and recap the tractor electrical socket. See Figure
20.
15. Remove the long hitch pin (B, Figure 21) and safety
clip connecting the hitch (A) to the mower deck.
16. Remove the two small pins (C, Figure 21) connecting
the hitch (A) to the tractor.
17. Remove the hitch (A, Figure 21) from the mower
deck.
18. Disconnect the drive shaft (B, Figure 19) from the
tractor by pulling back the locking collar (A, Figure
22) and pulling the shaft off the PTO.
19. Slide the deck out from under tractor.
WARNING
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop
engine and remove key before attempting to
install or remove the mower.
Figure 17. Pivoting the Gauge Wheels
Figure 18. Rear Slide Wheel - 60” Mowers
A. Clevis Pin
B. Hair Pin Clip
C. Slide Wheel Arm
Figure 19. Mower Lift Chains
A. Lift Chain
B. PTO Shaft
C
B
A
54” Mower
48” Mower &
60” Mower
A
B
Not
for
Reproduction
