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SECTION 8: SERVICE
Cutting Deck Removal
To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:
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Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the
disengaged (OFF) position.
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Engage the parking brake.
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Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the
bottom notch on the right fender.
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Remove the belt from around the tractor’s engine
pulley and idler pulley(s). Refer to
Changing the Deck
Belt
on page 22 for detailed instructions. See .
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Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the
tractor, locate the hair pin clip that secures the deck
support rod on the rear left side of the deck. See
Figure 15.
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Remove the hair pin clip that secures the deck
support rod, and carefully remove the deck support
from the deck lift arm.
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Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side.
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Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on the
right fender to raise the deck lift arms up and out of
the way.
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Carefully remove the PTO cable from the rear of
the cutting deck by removing the hair pin clip which
secures it. Proceed to remove the spring from the
deck idler bracket. See Figure 16.
•
Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of the
tractor allowing the hooks on the deck to release
themselves from the deck stabilizer rod.
•
Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side)
out from underneath the tractor.
Figure 15
Figure 16
Tires
WARNING:
Never exceed the maximum
inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the
tire.
The recommended operating tire pressure is:
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Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires.
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Approximately 14 psi for the front tires.
IMPORTANT:
Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire
manufacturer’s recommended or maximum psi. Do not
overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the
cutting deck to mow unevenly.
Battery
The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid
levels cannot be checked.
•
Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean
and free of corrosive build-up.
•
After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a
light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both
terminals.
•
Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the
positive terminal to prevent shorting.
IMPORTANT:
If removing the battery for any reason,
disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s
terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire.
When re-installing the battery, always connect the
POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the
NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires are
connected to the correct terminals; reversing them
Hair Pin Clip
Hair Pin Clip
PTO Cable
Idler Bracket
Summary of Contents for 760 Series
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