Craftsman 107.27768 manual Mower Deck Removal Installation, Removing the Mower Deck

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	MOWER DECK REMOVAL &	®
	INSTALLATION	®
	INSTALLATION

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

WARNING

Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop engine and remove key before attempting to

install or remove the mower.

Removing the Mower Deck

1.Turn the PTO off, put the control levers in PARK posi- tion, turn the ignition OFF, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.

2.Pivot the rider'sfront wheels forward.

3.Place the cutting height adjustment crank (D, Figure

10)in the lowest cutting position.

4.Release tension on the drive belt using the mower belt release lever (E, Figure 10) and remove the drive belt from the engine pulley.

5.Disconnect the front hitch by removing the hitch rod and clip (A, Figures 10 & 11), and lifting the mower hitch (B) up and off the rider hitch bracket (D).

6.Slide the mower deck forward until the rear mower supports (C) disengage the frame of the rider.

7.Slide the mower deck out from under the right side of the rider.

Figure 10. Mower Components

A. Hitch Rod and Clip

B. Mower Hitch

C. Rear Mower Supports

D. Cutting Height Adjustment Crank

E. Mower Belt Release Lever

Installing the Mower Deck

1.Pivot the rider'sfront wheels forward.

2.Place the cutting height adjustment crank (D, Figure 10) in the lowest cutting position.

3.Slide the mower deck under the right side of the rider. Slide the mower backwards making sure that the rear mower supports (C, Figure 11) slide up the ramps on the frame. The rear of the mower is supported by these frame ramps.

4.Hang the mower hitch (B, Figure 11) on the rider hitch bracket (D) and secure with the hitch rod and clip (A).

5.Use the mower belt release lever (D, Figure 12) to release tension on the mower idler pulley, and install the drive belt as shown in Figure 12.

Figure 11. Mower Hitch Components

A. Hitch Rod and Clip

B. Mower Hitch

C. Rear Mower Supports

D. Rider Hitch Bracket

Figure 12. Mower Belt Routing

A. Engine Pulley

B. Mower Drive Belt

C. Back=Side Idler Pulleys

D. Mower Belt Release Lever

E. Arbor Pulleys

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Contents Operators Manual Identification ServiceInside Back General Operation Ignition System Service and Maintenance Height Adjustment Safety & Operation DecalsRotating Blades \,CRAFTSMAN Setup instructions Two Bin Bagger Headlight Kit Front Bumper KitRead The Operators Control Functions General Operating Safety Ignition SwitchPTO Switch Hour MeterFuel Recommendations Checks Before StartingDo not stop or park rider over dry leaves, grass or Emergency Stopping Stopping the Rider & EngineStarting the Engine MowingForward Travel Smooth TravelForward Travel Practice Levers GraduallyPractice Turning Around a Corner Executing Turns Turning In PlaceExecuting an End=Of=Row Zero Turn Practice Turning in PlaceInstalling the Mower Deck Mower Deck Removal InstallationRemoving the Mower Deck Maintenance Schedule AllModels 19HP Briggs & StrattonClean Debris from Rider and Engine Compartment Clean Debris from Engine Cooling Areas and AIR FilterChecktire Pressure PressureService Interval 25 hours Arbor Lubrication 3-Blade Model ShownClean Deck Check / Replace Mower Blades Blade Removal WorkbenchCleaning the Battery and Cables Check Rider Safety SystemOperational Safety Checks Service interval 100 HoursCheck / Adjust PTO Clutch Service interval 200 HoursAdjustment Window Qty , one shown B. Adjustment Nut Adjustment NutChange Engine OIL Check Engine OIL LevelChange Engine OIL & Filter AiR Filter & PRE-CLEANER Air Filter Latch Air Filter CoverPre=Cleaner Service Air Filter ServiceReplace Spark Plug Speed Balancing Adjustment AdjustmentGround Speed Control Lever Cutting Height Adjustment PTO Clutch AdjustmentBrake Adjustment Battery ChargingMower Deck Leveling Adjustments Side to Side LevelingFront To Back Leveling Mower Belt ReplacementBackside idler Pulley STO RAG E Troubleshooting Rider Troubleshooting MowerRider will not Mower cut isZTS Hardware Garantja Limitada DEL Equipo Montable DE CraftsmanTransporte Y Almacenamento Operacion EN Cuestas Equipo RElVlOLCADO Unidades MontaSERViCiO Y MANTENilVllENTO Interruptor Calcomania Peligro/Advertencia, inferiorIdentificaci6n Recolector de Hierba con Bolsa Gemela Faro delantero 2s uMOperador FrescaFreno de parada Palancas de velocidad en sueloAhogador Interruptor de Encendido Medidor de HorasInterruptor PTO Ajuste de AJtura de Corte de PodadoraAdvertencia Reiviolques Nunca permita que pasajeros se paseen en la unidadComo Arrancar EL Motor MotorManualmente PR. ,CTICA DE Ivianejo Traslado sin prob=Lemas Manejo Hacia Manejo en AdelantePrbctica de dar Vuelta en una Esquina Ejecutar un Giro Cero al Final de la FilaVuelta en el Mismo Lugar Prctica de Vuelta en el LugarRemocion E Instalacion DE LA Cubierta DE LA Podadora Quitar la Cubierta de la PodadoraInstalar la Cubierta de la Podadora Instalar o quitar la podadoraDEL MONTABLE, de todos Los Antes de ProgramaAnual TRO DE AIREA. Rejilla de Admisi6n Intervalo de Servicio 25 horasLUBRICACI6N AceitePara su seguridad personal, los tornillos de OperacionIntervalo de Servicio 200 horas Si la unidad no pasa una prueba de seguridadVERIFICAR/AJUSTAR Embrague DEL PTO Verifique EL Nivel DE Aceite DEL Motor Remoci6n e instalaci6n del filtro de aire SERVlCIO DEL Filtro DE Airey DEL PREPredepurador Servicio del prepurificador Servicio del filtro de aireReemplace LA BUJiA DE Encendido = Prepurificador Filtro de aireDE Velocidad Ajuste DE Palanca DE ControlPernos de Montaje Perilla Ajuste DE LA Altura DE Corte Ajuste DEL Embrague DEL PTOAjuste DEL Freno Ajustes DEL MotorNivelado de un Lado a Otto Ajuste DE Nivel DE LA Cubierta DE LA PodadoraTuerca Exterior Nivelado de Adelante hacia Atrs Polea Derecha del Arbol de SujecJ6nAdvertencia Del Tractor Diagn6sticoConsumo de Diagn6stico de la Podadora RepairParts Frame, Body & Seat Group ZTS 7500ZTS Frame Body & Seat GroupFootnotes PTS-4 Frame, Body & Seat Group ZTS REF no Part NO. QTY. DescriptionUtch Engine Group 19HP Briggs & Stratton ZTS 7500Engine Group 19HP Briggs Stratton 987321 REF noCarrier & Transmission Group ZTS 7500 1618Frame Assembly Carrier Transmission Group 987362Carrier & Transmission Group ZTS 7500 Carrier Transmission Group Refno Partno QTY DescriptionControls Group ZTS 7500Controls Group 986806 Refno QTY DescriptionHeadlightSwitch Seatpan Optional Electrical Group ZTS 7500Electrical Group QTY DescriptionTorque to 44 55 ft. Ibs Or 59.4 74.8 Nm PTS-16 REF no QTY Description Decals Group D987352 987357987358986884986857987350 ZTS 7500 Decals Group D987352 987357987358986884986857987350 QTY DescriptionMower Deck Clutch & Support Group Mower Deck Clutch Support Group No Part no QTY DescriptionMower Deck Height Adjustment Group ZTS 7500 Mower Deck Height Adjustment Group 987324 Mower Deck Housing, Arbors & Blades Group ZTS 7500 Mower Deck Housing Arbors Blades Group 987322 221 13J 868@1266A Engine Parts Part DescriptionBriggs & Stratton Engine Parts ZTS 7500 = Model No Hardware identification& TorqueSpecifications PTS Sears Installation Service Repair Protection AgreementsAcuerdo de Protecci6n de Reparaciones Servicio de Jnstalaci6n de SearsCall anytime, day or night U.S.A. and Canada Call anytime, day or night U.S.A. only