Snapper 2690627, GT 600 Series manual Mower Deck Removal & Installation, Removing the Mower Deck

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Operating the Tractor

Mower Deck Removal & Installation

NOTE: Perform mower removal and installation on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor.

Removing the Mower Deck

WARNING

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

1.Start the engine

2.Set the mower cutting height to its lowest setting.

3.Fully raise the attachment lift.

4.Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

5.Remove the hair pin clip, push down on the top of the spindle, and rotate the gauge wheel into sliding posi- tion (see Figure 17). Replace the hair pin clip.

6.Remove the nylock wing nut (A, Figure 18) from cap- screw (C). Slide out capscrew (C) from gauge wheel bracket (B). Change position of gauge wheel assem- bly to its lowest height. (see Figure 18).

7.Start the engine.

8.Fully lower the attachment lift.

9.Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

10.Unhook the two lift chains (long chains) (A, Figure

19)from the tractor lift arms (E), and two leveling chains (five link) (B) from lift brackets (C).

11.Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

12.Disconnect the electrical connection from the tractor and recap the tractor electrical socket. See Figure 20.

13.Remove the long hitch pin (B, Figure 21) and safety clip connecting the hitch (A) to the mower deck.

14.Remove the two small pins (C, Figure 21) connecting the hitch (A) to the tractor.

15.Remove the hitch (A, Figure 21) from the mower deck.

16.Disconnect the drive shaft (D, Figure 19) from the tractor by pulling back the locking collar (A, Figure

22)and pulling the shaft off the PTO.

17.Slide the deck out from under tractor.

Figure 17. Pivoting the Gauge Wheels

 

B

A

C

 

D

Figure 18. Sliding Bracket Guage Wheel Adjustment

A.Nylock Wing Nut

B.Gauge Wheel Bracket

C.Capscrew

D.Gauge Wheel Assembly

E

C

B

A

D

Figure 19. Mower Lift Chains

A.Lift Chains

B.Leveling Chains

C.Lift Brackets

D.PTO Shaft

E.Lift Arms

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual 27HP Hydro Tractors & Mower DecksPage Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information Operating Safety Safety Rules and Information Slope OperationSafety Rules & Information General OperationSafety Rules and Information Service & Maintenance Safe Handling of GasolineIdentification Numbers Tractor ID TagSafety Decals Safety DecalsDecal Danger Rotating Blades Decal Danger, Rotating Fan, Diesel Models Part NoSafety Icons Operational Safety ChecksControl Functions Features & Controls Parking Brake Function Automatic Controlled TractionDashboard Display Functions General Operating Safety Slope OperationAdding Fuel Stopping The Tractor & EngineOperating the Tractor Using Inboard Hydraulics Pushing The Tractor By HandHydraulic System Functions GeneralUsing Auxiliary Hydraulics Auxiliary Hydraulics Angle Left Angle RightAttachment Weight Limit Optional 3-Point Hitch Operation Select ModelsLocking The Hitch Hitch Arms Installation Connecting a Drive Shaft Rear PTO Operation Select ModelsChecks Before Starting Starting & Stopping the PTOAttachment Recommendations Mower Deck Removal & Installation Removing the Mower DeckInstalling the Mower Deck Mower Electrical ConnectionVolt Power Outlet Attaching a TrailerStorage Regular Maintenance Before Every Spring Each Hours Fall UseRegular Maintenance Clean RadiatorClean Transmission Oil Cooler Check Engine Coolant LevelService Interval Seasonally or as Needed Drain Fuel SeparatorService Interval Every 25 Hours Check Transmission Oil LevelChange Transmission Oil & filter Check Front Axle Oil LevelOil Filter Part No Safety Interlock System Check Service Interval Every Fall & SpringService Interval Every 100 Hours or Fall & Spring Check Mower Deck Gear Box OilBattery Maintenance Cleaning the Battery and CablesCheck Tire Pressures Size TreadLubrication GreaseOil Grease the Electric Lift Rod GreaseFitting Yearly Arm Grease Fitting YearlyServicing The Mower Blades Removing the BladeMaintenance Records Troubleshooting Adjustment, & Service Troubleshooting the Mower Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service Seat AdjustmentBrake Adjustment Seat Slide AdjustmentHeadlight Replacement Taillight & Dash Light ReplacementBattery Charging Mower Adjustments Gauge Wheel AdjustmentSide-to-Side Adjustment Lock Nut, 5/16-18 Spacer Bolt Leveling The MowerMower Belt Replacement Mower Drive Belt ReplacementTo avoid damaging belts, do not PRY Specifications 27 HP* Briggs & StrattonReplacement Parts Maintenance ItemsOptional Accessories Technical Manuals

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