6.
Torque the bolt to 90.8 to 112.5 N∙m (67 to 83 ft-lb).
Figure 2
1.
Bolt (1/2 x 13 inches)
3.
Locknut (1/2 inch)
2.
Rear caster wheel
7.
Carefully remove the jack stands and lower the machine.
Important:
Ensure that the mower deck is in the
upright position before raising the front of the
machine.
8.
Raise the front of the machine and support it with jack
stands or an equivalent support (
Note:
Lift the mower deck just enough to remove
the deck support and to insert other supports into the
crate opening.
Figure 3
1.
Place jack stands at the arrows
9.
Remove and discard the deck support from under the
rear-deck rollers.
Note:
Before the deck is lowered into the operating
position (steps
through
), ensure the crate opening
under the mower deck is fully covered.
10.
Place a plywood sheet (58.4 cm x 81.3 cm (23 inches
x 32 inches)), or similar support, over the opening to
provide support for the deck when the unit is driven
off of the crate (
).
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Figure 4
1.
Drive tire
3.
Plywood sheet under the
rear deck rollers
2.
Discharge tube
11.
Carefully remove the jack stands and lower the machine.
12.
While supporting the mower deck, remove and discard
the two side struts, mounting brackets, and their
hardware on both sides of the seat (
).
13.
Remove and discard the strut located between the
front-deck support pins (
Figure 5
1.
Deck-support pin
3.
Side strut hardware
2.
Strut between
deck-support pins
14.
With the deck locking pins pulled out in the unlock
position, carefully lower the deck (
).
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