Snapper FLT19540RD, ELT2240RD manual Mower Deck Removal & Installation, Removing the Mower Deck

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WARNING

Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop engine and remove key before attempting to install or remove the mower.

Mower Deck Removal & Installation

Removing the Mower Deck

1.Park tractor on a hard, level surface such as a concrete 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 lift lever (A, Figure 3).

3.Place the mower lift lever (A) in the lowered position.

4.Disconnect the hair pins (A, Figure 4) from the trunions (B) on both sides of the mower deck. Remove trunions from mower deck lift arms (C). Re-install the hair pins to prevent loss.

5.Remove upper spring (D) and the two lower springs

(E) on each side of the mower deck.

CAUTION

The muffler and surrounding areas may be hot.

6.Release belt tension with idler arm (A). Remove belt from PTO pulley (B, Figure 5).

7.Turn wheels straight ahead. Lift mower hitch off of the tractor brackets (A, Figure 6).

8.Push the discharge tube (A, Figure 7) toward the back to separate it from the mower discharge opening (B).

9 . Turn wheels fully left, and slide mower deck out right side of tractor.

Operating the Tractor

F

 

C

 

 

 

 

D

A

B

E

Figure 4. Mower Deck Removal and Installation (viewed from underneath right side of tractor)

A. Hair Pins

D. Upper Spring

B. Trunions

E. Lower Spring (2)

C. Lift Arm

F. Lift Rod

A

B

Figure 5. Removing & Installing Belt

A.Idler Arm

B.PTO Pulley

A

A

A

Figure 3. Mower Lift Lever (Lowered Position)

Figure 6. Mower Hitch

A. Lift Lever

A. Tractor Hitch Brackets

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