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8. Remove the height-of-cut lift assist spring from the
retaining bolt (Fig. 37), using the spring tool provided
with the tractor. The spring is between the frame and
the right rear wheel.
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2
3
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Figure 37
1.
Spring
2.
Bolt
3.
Spring tool
When the mower is being removed, the
spring-tensioned height-of-cut lever could
suddenly release and injure you or someone else.
Move the height-of-cut lever to the D position and
remove the height-of-cut assist spring to release the
spring tension.
Caution
9. Move the height-of-cut lever into the A notch.
10. Unhook the blade control (PTO) cable Z end from the
idler arm on the mower (Fig. 38).
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3
4
4
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5
2
Figure 38
1.
PTO cable
2.
Z end
3.
Idler arm
4.
Jam nut
5.
Mounting bracket
11. Remove the rubber wiper and jam nut from the blade
control (PTO) cable at the mounting bracket. Slide the
cable from the bracket (Fig. 38).
12. Move the cable out of the way and lay it inside the
frame rail so that it cannot get caught in the drive belts
or pulleys.
13. Remove the bolts and locknuts and pull the 2 mower
pivot mount brackets down from the front axle
(Fig. 39).
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2
3
Figure 39
1.
Pivot mount bracket
2.
Bolt, 5/16 x 2-1/2 in.
3.
Locknut
14. Remove the hairpin cotter and washer from the end of
the long rod (Fig. 40). Slide the rod out of the mower
mount.
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3
2
1
4
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Figure 40
1.
Hairpin cotter and washer
2.
Long rod
3.
Leveling bracket
4.
Mower mount
15. Remove the hairpin cotter and washer at the mower
leveling bracket (Fig. 40). Slide the bracket off the
mounting pin. Install the washer and hairpin cotter for
storage.
16. Rotate the leveling bracket up toward the frame, and
hook the long rod into one of the holes to store it.
Secure the long rod with the washer and hairpin cotter.
