Section 4 - MAINTENANCE
3.6DECK REMOVAL (Continued from previous page)
4. Remove shoulder bolts, washers and nuts from rear lift arm. See Figure 3.10.
REAR
LIFT ARM
REAR LINK
SHOULDERPLATE
BOLT,
WASHER &
NUT
THREADED
END
FIGURE 3.10
5.Disconnect pull bar from front axle by removing clevis pins and cotter pins. See Figure 3.11.
FRONT AXLE
COTTER PIN
WASHERS
PULL BAR
CLEVIS PIN
FIGURE 3.11
6.Pull lock collar back and slide power transfer shaft away from power take off shaft (located on power unit below hydro pumps). See Figure 3.12.
TRANSFER
SHAFT
LOCK
COLLAR
TAKE OFF
SHAFT
FIGURE 3.12
IMPORTANT: Mower deck is extremely heavy. Be very careful when removing deck from power unit.
7.Remove wooden blocks from underneath deck and roll/slide deck from underneath power unit.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wires and secure away from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all parts to cool.
3.7POWER TRANSFER SHAFT REMOVAL
Engage parking brake. Turn engine “OFF” and remove key. The power transfer shaft connects the power unit to the mower deck. The shaft is telescoping for easy removal. Slide locking collar back toward mower deck and shaft will slide off. See Figure 3.12.
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