Height of Cut Clevis Pin
Figure. 7 | Linch Pins |
l.Clean up the grass clippings and other materials washed from underneath the mower deck, and dispose of them properly.
Hose Coupler (Shown without Hose Attached)
Water Port 
Figure. 6
B.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. Cap- ture the foot pedal by placing the height of cut clevis pin in the “lock” position.
c.Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving the belt tensioning rod.
Note: There is a certain amount of spring tension due to the weight of the deck. When removing the lift linkage from the deck the ten- sion of the springs will go from the deck to the foot pedal. Not capturing the foot pedal while removing the lift linkage from the deck will cause it to snap back.
d.Detach the mower drive belt.
e.Remove six linchpins (See Fig. 7) (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 caster wheels outward.
g.Shift the deck toward the operator’s left side of the mower and remove.
h.To install reverse the process.
2.Changing a Blade:
a.Remove the Key from the ignition and dis- connect 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.
g.To replace the blade reverse the above pro- cess and tighten nut to
WARNING:
Never mow with dull blades! Blades that are bent should be replaced! The cutting blades are sharp and can cause severe injury. Wrap the cutting surface of the blade with a rag to avoid injury.
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