Mower Deck Removal &
Installation
WARNING
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop engine and remove key before attempting to install or remove the mower.
Removing the Mower Deck
1.Park tractor on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor. Turn off PTO switch and engine, remove the key and apply parking brake.
2.Place wood blocks under the mower deck. Place the attachment lift in the lowest position.
CAUTION
Stored energy device. Mowers have spring lift assist. Lift lever must be in lowest cutting position and mower on support blocks to avoid injury when removing or installing mower mounting hardware.
3.Move idler arm (A, Figure 13) to relieve belt tension. Remove belt from PTO pulley (B).
4.Remove hair pin (D, Figure 12) and washer (C). Disconnect the mower lift channels (A) from the tractor lift arms (B).
CAUTION
The muffler and surrounding areas may be hot.
5.Turn wheels straight ahead. Support the mower hanger (C, Figure 14). Remove safety clip (A) and rod (B). Lower the mower hanger (C).
6.Turn wheels fully left, and slide mower deck out right side of tractor.
Installing the Mower Deck
1.Park tractor, shut off PTO and engine, remove the key and apply parking brake. Turn the wheels fully to the left.
2.Place mower height adjuster in the lowest cutting position. Place the mower lift lever in the lowest position, also. Slide mower deck under right side of tractor so that mower hitch is aligned with the front tractor hitch.
3.Turn wheels straight. Lift the mower hanger (C, Figure 14). Insert rod (B) through mower hanger (C) and tractor brackets (D). Secure with safety clip (A).
C |
D |
B |
A |
Figure 12. Lift Arms
(Viewed from underneath right side of tractor)
A. | Mower Lift Channels | C. Washer |
B. | Tractor Lift Arm | D. Hair Pin |
B | A |
Figure 13. Removing & Installing Belt
A.Idler Arm
B.PTO Pulley
B | D |
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D |
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| C |
A |
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Figure 14. Mower Hitch |
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A. Safety Clip | C. Mower Hanger |
B. Rod | D. Tractor Brackets |
4.Connect the mower lift channels (A, Figure 12) to the tractor lift arms (B). Install washers (C) and hair pins
(D).
5.Move idler arm (A, Figure 13) to relieve belt tension. Install belt onto the PTO pulley (B).
TP | 10 | 3/2007 |