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Operating the Tractor
Figure 6. Raising & Lowering Mower
A. Mower Height adjuster / Lift Lever
B. Hopper Lever
A
B
Figure 9. Discharge Tube
A. Discharge Tube
B. Mower Discharge Opening
A
MOWER DECK REMOVAL &
INSTALLATION
Removing the Mower Deck
1. Park tractor on a hard, level surface such as a con-
crete floor. Turn off PTO switch and engine, remove
the key and apply parking brake.
2. Place mower in the lowest cutting position using the
mower height adjuster / lift lever (A, Figure 6).
3. Place the mower height adjuster / lift lever (A, Figure
8) in the lowered position.
4. Disconnect the hair pins (A, Figure 7) from the trun-
nions (B) on both sides of the mower deck. Remove
trunions (B) from mower decl lift arms (C). Re-install
the hair pins (A) to prevent loss.
5. Release belt tension with arm (A). Remove belt from
PTO pulley (B, Figure 8).
6. Turn wheels straight ahead. Pull back on spring-
loaded lever (B, Figure 10) and lift mower hitch off of
the tractor brackets.
7. Push the discharger tube (A, Figure 9) toward the
back to separate it from the mower discharge open-
ing (B).
8. Turn wheels fully left, and slide mower deck out right
side of tractor.
WARNING
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop
engine and remove key before attempting to
install or remove the mower.
Figure 7. Mower Deck Removal and Installaion
(Viewed from underneath right side of tractor)
A. Hair Pin
B. Trunnion
C. Mower Deck Lift Arm
Figure 8. Removing & Installing Belt
A. Idler Arm
B. PTO Pulley
B
A
B
A
CAUTION
The muffler and surrounding areas may be hot.
A
B
C
