Height of Cut Clevis Pin
Figure. 9
Linch Pins
MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICE
WARNING:
Disconnect the spark plug wires or remove the key from the ignition to prevent the engine from acciden- tally starting before performing any maintenance on this mower.
A. Mower Deck
1.Removing the Mower Deck:
a.Apply the parking brake. Remove ignition key and both spark plug caps.
b.Lower the cutter deck to the ground. Place the height of cut clevis pin in the “lock” position.
c.Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving the belt tensioning rod.
d.Detach the mower drive belt.
e.Remove six linchpins (See Fig. 9) (4) from the deck and (2) from the front of the mower. Remove the linchpins on the left and right rear side of the cutter deck (2); remove the linchpins on the left and right front side of the cutter deck (2); and remove the linchpins on the front of the mower (2).
f.Turn front wheels as if to make a pivot turn.
g.Shift the deck toward the operator’s left side of the mower and remove.
h.To install reverse the process.
16
Linch Pins
Cover
Plate
Spindle
Figure. 10
2.Changing a Blade:
a.Remove the Key from the ignition and disconnect the spark plug.
b.Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and block it in that position.
c.Wrap a rag around one end of the blade and grasp it to prevent it from turning, or secure the blade by placing a block of wood between the blade and the deck housing.
d.Use a
e.Remove the hex nut using a
f.Remove the hex nut.