Figure. 6 | “J” Pin |
allow the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse.
j.Move the PTO control to the “OFF” posi- tion.
k.Turn the engine off.
l.Turn the water off, and detach the hose coupler from the water port on your mower deck.
m.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 
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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 lift handle by placing the height of cut clevis pin above the lift handle.
c.Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving the belt tensioning rod.
Linch Pins
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 lift handle. Not capturing the lift handle while removing the lift linkage from the deck will cause it to snap back.
d.Detach the mower drive belt.
e.Remove two linchpins (See Fig. 6) from the front of the mower. Pull the two (2) spring- loaded “J” pins on the left and right rear side of the cutter deck.
f.Turn front caster wheels outward.
g.Shift the deck toward the ignition switch 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 plugs.
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 at the blade using a 1- 1/8" wrench.
f.Remove the blade.
g.To replace the blade reverse the above process and tighten nut to
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