SECTION 8: SERVICE
Cutting Deck Removal
NOTE: Models equipped with a
To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:
•Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) position.
•Engage the parking brake.
•Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender.
•Remove the belt from around the tractor’s engine pulley and idler pulley(s). Refer to Changing the Deck Belt on page 27 for detailed instructions.
•Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the tractor, locate the hair pin clip that secures the deck support rod on the rear left side of the deck. See Figure 22.
Hair Pin Clip |
Figure 22
•Remove the hair pin clip that secures the deck support rod, and carefully remove the deck support from the deck lift arm.
•Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side.
•Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on the right fender to raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way.
•Carefully remove the PTO cable from the rear of the cutting deck by removing the hair pin clip which secures it. Proceed to remove the spring from the deck idler bracket. See Figure 23.
Idler Bracket |
Hair Pin Clip |
PTO Cable |
Figure 23
•Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of the tractor allowing the hooks on the deck to release themselves from the deck stabilizer rod.
•Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out from underneath the tractor.
Tires
WARNING: Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.
The recommended operating tire pressure is:
•Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires
•Approximately 14 psi for the front tires
IMPORTANT: Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer’s recommended or maximum psi. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly.
Changing the Transmission Belt
NOTE: Several components must be removed and special tools (i.e. air/impact wrench) used in order to change the tractor’s drive belt. See an authorized MTD Service Dealer to have your drive belt replaced or phone Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for information on ordering an MTD Service Manual.
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