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When you remove the mower, 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 ring end from the
idler spring (Fig. 38).
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Figure 38
1.
Blade control (PTO) cable
2.
Ring end
3.
Idler spring
4.
Jam nut
5.
Mounting bracket
6.
Rubber wiper
11. Remove the rubber wiper and jam nut from the blade
control (PTO) cable at the mounting bracket.
12. Slide the cable from the bracket (Fig. 38).
13. 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.
14. Remove the bolts and locknuts and pull the 2 mower
pivot mount brackets down from the front axle
(Fig. 39).
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Figure 39
1.
Pivot mount bracket
2.
Bolt 5/16 x 2-1/2 in.
3.
Locknut
15. Remove the hairpin cotter and washer from the end of
the long rod (Fig. 40).
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Figure 40
1.
Hairpin cotter and washer
2.
Long rod
3.
Leveling bracket
4.
Mower mount
16. Slide the rod out of the mower mount. Repeat this step
on the opposite side of the mower.
17. Remove the hairpin cotter and washer at the mower
leveling bracket (Fig. 40).
18. Slide the bracket off the mounting pin.
19. Install the washer and hairpin cotter for storage.
20. Rotate the leveling bracket up toward the frame and
hook the long rod into one of the holes to store it.
21. Secure the long rod with the washer and hairpin cotter.
Repeat for the opposite side of the mower.
22. Move the height-of-cut lever into the “D” notch. Hook
the lift assist spring onto the retaining bolt for storage
(Fig. 37).
