Service, CuttingDeckRemoval | Bolens 660 specification

SECTION8: SERVICE

_	and ground against the engine before
_	WARNING:	Disconnect the spark plug wire
	performing	any adjustments,	repairs or
	maintenance.		Hook

CuttingDeckRemoval

WARNING: Shut the engine off, remove ignition key, set the parking brake, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the cutting deck.

safety goggles to protect your eyes while

_bb WARNING: Always wear safety glasses or removing the cutting deck.

For performing service on your tractor and in order to properly mount some (separately available) attachments, it may be necessary to remove the tractor's cutting deck. To due so, proceed as follows:

oPlace the deck engagement/lift lever in the engaged (all the way forward) position.

oUsing a spring puller (MTD Part No. 732-0571)or other suitable tool, disconnect the spring which is attached to a small hook found on the left, rear

portion of the transmission. See Figure 24.

oPlace the deck engagement/lift lever in the BLADES STOP position.

oLocate the two belt keeper pins, found on either

side of the engine pulley, and use a 1/4-inch socket wrench to remove them from the lower frame. See

Figure 25.

NOTE: When reassembling, make certain beft keeper pins are assembled in the same locations from which they were removed.

oUnpile the deck belt from around the engine pulley.Return the deck engagement/lift lever to the engaged (all the way forward) position.

oLocate the deck anti-sway rod and adjustable deck links found near the front of the cutting deck. See Figure 25 & Figure 26.

oFirst remove the hairpin clip which secures the anti- sway rod to the front portion of the cutting deck, then remove the hairpin clips which secure the adjustable deck hangers. Retain the hairpin clips.

oCarefully lower the front portion of the deck to the ground.

Transmission

Spring

Figure 24

Belt Keeper Pins

Deck Anti-sway Rod

Deck Belt

Figure 25

Adjustable Deck Links Deck Anti-sway Rod

and Hairpin Clip

Figure 26