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9. Remove the height-of-cut lift assist spring from the
retaining bolt (Fig. 32), using the spring tool provided
with the tractor.
Note: The spring is between the frame and the right rear
wheel.
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2
3
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Figure 32
1.
Spring
2.
Bolt
3.
Spring tool
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
10. Move the height-of-cut lever into the “A” notch.
11. Remove the hairpin cotter and washer from the blade
control arm on the left side of the mower (Fig. 33).
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2
Figure 33
1.
Hairpin cotter and washer
2.
Rod
12. Slide the rod off of the arm.
13. Remove the bolts and locknuts.
14. Pull the 2 mower pivot mount brackets down from the
front axle (Fig. 34).
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1
Figure 34
1.
Pivot mount brackets
15. Remove the hairpin cotter and washer at the top of the
mower leveling bracket (Fig. 35).
16. Slide the bracket off the mounting pin. Repeat this step
on the opposite side of the mower.
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3
2
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4
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Figure 35
1.
Hairpin cotter and washer
2.
Long rod
3.
Leveling bracket
4.
Mower mount
17. Remove the hairpin cotter and washer from the end of
the long rod (Fig. 35). Slide the rod out of the mower
mount. Repeat this step on the opposite side of the
mower.
Important
Tape or tie the long rods against the chassis
to protect them from damage when you remove the mower.
