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1
3
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1
4
1805
Figure 19
1.
Hairpin cotter and washer
2.
Long rod
3.
Leveling bracket
4.
Mower mount
8. Remove the hairpin cotter and washer at the mower
leveling bracket (Fig. 19). Slide the bracket off of the
mounting pin. Install the washer and hairpin cotter for
storage.
9. Rotate the leveling bracket up toward the frame, and
hook the long rod into one of the holes to store. Secure
the long rod with the washer and hairpin cotter.
10. Repeat steps 7 through 9 on the opposite side of the
mower.
11. Move the height-of-cut lever into the D notch and hook
the lift assist spring onto the retaining bolt for storage
(Fig. 16).
Note: Do not install the lift assist spring if the rear tire
chains are to be installed.
12. Remove the mower belt from the electric clutch pulley
(Fig. 20).
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2
Figure 20
Top View
1.
Mower belt
2.
Electric clutch pulley
13. Turn the front wheels fully to the left. Slide the mower
out to the right to complete removal.
Operation
Side Discharge or Mulch Grass
Danger
Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or
complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place,
you and others are exposed to blade contact and
thrown debris. Contact with the rotating mower
blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or
death.
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Never remove the grass deflector from the
mower because the grass deflector routes
material down toward the turf. If the grass
deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
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Never put your hands or feet under the mower.
•
Never try to clear the discharge area or mower
blades unless you move the power take off
(PTO) to Off and rotate the ignition key to Off.
Also remove the key and pull the wire off of the
spark plug(s).
The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses
clippings to the side and down toward the turf. To mulch
grass clippings you must install the Recycler
®
kit (optional
on some models).
Using the Blade Control (PTO)
The blade control (PTO) engages and disengages power to
the blade(s). Refer to your tractor Operator’s Manual for a
complete description of the blade control.