Operation
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MOWER REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Perform mower installation and removal on a hard
flat surface such as a concrete floor.
Removal
1. Disengage the PTO, lock the motion control levers
into their neutral lock positions, turn off the ignition,
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Place a 2 x 4 or similiar support under each end of
the mower deck, then lower the cutting height adjust-
ment lever to its lowest position. See “CUTTING
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT”.
3. Pull back on the tensioning idler (D, Figure 10) in the
direction indicated by the arrow, and remove the
mower belt from the PTO pulley (C).
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Figure 10. Mower Belt Routing
A. Arbor (Blade Spindle) Pulley
B. Stationary Idler
C. PTO Pulley
D. Tensioning Idler
Figure 9. Trailer Weight Recommendations
A. Clevis Pin
B. Clip
A
B
ATTACHING A TRAILER
The maximum weight of a towed trailer should be less
than 200 lbs (91kg). Secure the trailer with an appropri-
ately sized clevis pin (A, Figure 9) and clip (B).
Excessive towed loads can cause loss of traction and
loss of control on slopes. Reduce towed weight when
operating on slopes. The surface being driven on greatly
impacts traction and stability. Wet or slippery surfaces
can greatly reduce traction and the ability to stop or turn.
Carefully evaluate the surface conditions before operat-
ing the unit and trailer, and never operate on slopes
greater than 10°. See SLOPE OPERATION and TOWED
EQUIPMENT in the safety section of this manual for
additional safety information.
C
D
B
A
44” & 50” DECKS
