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Note: Check the spring length. The spring should measure
9-3/8 inch
±
1/8 inch (238 mm
±
3 mm) when installed
with the height-of-cut set at 1-1/2 inch (38 mm). Adjust it if
it does not (Fig. 44).
8. Install the belt covers over the outside spindles.
1
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2 3
4
5
Figure 45
Top View
1.
Mower belt
2.
Idler arm
3.
Outside pulley
4.
Spring
5.
Idler pulley
Removing the Mower
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the PTO,
set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the
key. Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark
plug(s).
2. Lower the height-of-cut lever to the lowest position.
3. Remove the hairpin cotter and clevis pin from the front
trunion yokes (Fig. 46).
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2
Figure 46
1.
Hairpin cotter and clevis
pin
2.
Front trunion
4. Remove the hairpin cotter and clevis pin from the rear
trunion rod (Fig. 47) on each side of the mower.
5. Remove the hairpin cotter and washer at the mower
leveling brackets (Fig. 47) on each side of the mower.
Note which hole the leveling bracket is mounted in for
future installation. Slide the brackets off of the
mounting pin.
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3
4
2
Figure 47
1.
Hairpin cotter and clevis
pin
2.
Rear trunion rod
3.
Hairpin cotter and washer
4.
Leveling bracket
6. Slide the mower rearward to remove the mower belt
from the engine pulley.
7. Slide the mower out from underneath the tractor.
Note: Retain all parts for future installation.
Installing the Mower
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the PTO,
set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the
key. Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark
plug(s).
2. Slide the mower under the tractor.
3. Lower the height-of-cut lever to the lowest position.
4. Attach the rear trunion rod to the tractor with the clevis
pin and hairpin cotter (Fig. 47) on each side of the
mower.
5. Slide the leveling brackets onto the mounting pins and
secure them with the washers and hairpin cotters
(Fig. 47).
6. Attach the front trunion rods to the tractor with the
clevis pins and hairpin cotters (Fig. 46).
7. Install the mower belt onto the engine pulley; refer to
Replacing the Mower Belt, page 33.
Washing the Underside of the
Mower
After each use, wash the underside of the mower to prevent
grass buildup, for improved mulch action, and clipping
dispersal.
1. Park the machine on a hard level surface, disengage the
PTO, stop the engine, and remove the ignition key.
