Deck Wash System™ (If equipped)
Your tractor’s deck may be equipped with a water port on its surface as part of its deck wash system. Use the Deck Wash System™ (sold separately) to rinse grass clippings from the deck’s underside and prevent the buildup of cor- rosive chemicals. Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING:
1.Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough to a water sillcock (spigot) for your garden hose to reach.
IMPORTANT: Make certain the tractor’s discharge chute is directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked cars, etc.
2.Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), move the shift lever into the neutral position, set the parking brake, and stop the engine.
3.Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your tractor’s Operator’s Manual) onto the end of your garden hose.
4.Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your decks surface. See Figure
5.Turn the water on.
6.While sitting in the operator’s position on the tractor,
7.Disengage the parking brake.
8.Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position.
9.Remain in the operator’s position with the cutting deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse.
10.Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position.
11.Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor’s engine off and engage the parking brake.
12.Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the water port on your decks surface.
13.Repeat steps 4-11 on the opposite side of the cutting deck.
Cutting Deck Removal
To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:
1.Place the PTO (Blade Engage) knob (or lever) in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake.
2.Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender.
3.Remove the hairpin clip that secures the PTO cable to the rear of the cutting deck. See Figure
4.Remove the deck belt from around the tractor’s engine pulley (or electric PTO clutch, if so equipped).
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Hairpin C
lip
Spring
PTO Cable
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Support Pin
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Maintaining
Your Lawn
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IMPORTANT: Make certain the tractor’s discharge chute is directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked cars, etc.
On models with a 46- inch deck, it may be necessary to remove the belt keepers from around the engine pul- ley, in order to remove the PTO belt.
This Operators Man- ual covers a range of product specifications for various models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models. MTD LLC reserves the right to change product speci- fications, designs, and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.
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