Axion ZT18533, CZT2142 manual Installing the Mower Deck

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MOWER DECK REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - 42” DECKS

A

B C

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

WARNING

After lowering the mower cutting height, engage parking brake, turn off the mower blades, turn the ignition switch to STOP, and remove key before attempting to install or remove the mower.

Removing the Mower Deck

D

1.

Turn the mower blades OFF, put the ground speed

Figure 12. Mower Hitch Components - 42” Decks

 

control levers in START/PARK position, engage the

A. Hair Pin Clip

 

 

 

 

parking brake, turn the ignition OFF, and wait for all

B. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Carriage Bolt & Flange Nut

 

 

moving parts to stop.

 

 

C. Hitch Rod

 

 

 

2.

Pivot the front wheels forward.

 

 

D. 4x4 Wood Blocks

 

 

 

3.

Use the mower belt release lever (D, Figure 13) to

 

 

 

 

 

release belt tension. Remove the mower belt (B)

 

 

 

 

 

from engine pulley (A).

 

 

 

B

 

 

4.

Turn the ignition switch from OFF to RUN without

 

 

 

C

 

 

A

 

starting the engine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Use the mower cutting height switch to raise

he

 

 

 

 

 

mower deck.

 

 

 

 

C

 

6.

Place 4x4 wood blocks (D, Figure 12) under

he front

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and rear lip of the mower deck to securely supp rt it.

 

 

 

 

7.

Use the mower cutting height switch to fully l

wer the

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mower so that is it resting on the 4x4 wood blocks.

 

 

 

 

8.

Turn the ignition switch to OFF and remove the key.

D

E

 

 

9.

Remove the hair pin clip (A) securing the rear m wer

 

 

 

 

 

 

lift arm. Separate the lift arm from the mower deck.

Figure 13. Mower Belt Routing - 42” Decks

 

 

Repeat on both sides of the mower.

 

 

10. Remove the hitch rod (C) from the hitch brack t.

A. Engine Pulley

 

 

 

11. Slide the mower deck out from und r the rid

r.

B. Mower Drive Belt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C. Idler Pulleys

 

 

 

Installing the Mower Deck

 

 

D. Mower Belt Release Lever

 

 

 

 

 

 

E. Arbor Pulleys

 

 

 

1.

Slide the mower deck under the right side of the rider.

 

 

 

 

 

Reproduction

 

 

 

Slide the mower forward and hook the front hitch (C, Figure 12) to the front mower deck hooks.

2.Slide the mower deck backwards and connect the rear lift arms to the mower deck. Secure with hair pin clips (A).

3.Insert the key into the ignition switch. Turn the switch from OFF to RUN without starting the engine.

4.Use the cutting height switch to raise the mower until it is no longer resting on the 4x4 wood blocks (D).

5.Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the key. Remove the 4x4 blocks (D).

6.Use the mower belt release lever to release mower belt tension, and install the belt as shown in Figure 13.

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Contents 18.5, 21, 26HP Zero-Turn Riders OPERATOR’S ManualNot For Reproduction25 Table of ContentsGeneral Operation Safety RulesIgnition System For Safe Handling of Gasoline Service & MaintenanceSafe, effective operation Safety & Operation DecalsIdentification Numbers SampleControl Functions OperationGround Speed Levers Parking Brake Lever Engine Speed Control/ChokeGeneral Operating Safety Fuel Recommendations Checks Before StartingStopping the Rider & Engine Emergency StoppingPushing the Rider by Hand Starting the EngineSmooth Travel Driving PracticeForward Travel Practice Reverse Travel PracticePractice Turning In Place Practice Turning Around a CornerExecuting Turns Executing an End-Of-Row Zero TurnRemoving the Mower Deck Installing the Mower Deck Wer Belt Figu e 14. Mower Belt R uti Idler Pulley ArmEngine Dr ve Pulley Fixed Idler PulleyMaintenance Schedule MaintenanceRider MAINTENANCE, All Models 18.5, 21HP Briggs & StrattonService Interval 25 Hours Accessing the Engine CompartmentCooling Areas and AIR Filter Check Tire PressureOil LubricationGrease Lubricating Rider Blade Removal 42 & 52 Deck Clean Deck Check / Replace Mower BladesDC CA NotSystem Clean the Battery and Cables Check Rider SafetyOperational Safety Checks Feeler Gauge Check / Adjust PTO ClutchWin ow Change Engine OIL & Filter Change Engine OILSingle Cylinder Models Air Filter Lat Air Filter Cover Service AIR Filter & PRE-CLEANER 18.5 & 21 HP EnginesAir Filter Removal & Installation Air Filter Removal Filter Cartridge Pre-Cleaner Service Clean Combustion Chamber Briggs & Stratton ModelsAir Filter Service Replace Spark PlugGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Service & AdjustmentsSpeed Balancing Adjustment Cutting Height AdjustmentEngine Adjustments Brake AdjustmentSide to Side Leveling 33 Decks Mower Deck Leveling AdjustmentsDeck Side to Side Leveling 42 & 52 DecksJam Nuts hidden from view Front To Back Leveling 33 DeckTurn the blade front-to-back as shown in Figure Front To Back Leveling 42 & 52 Decks Mower Drive Belt Replacement 42 Decks Mower Belt ReplacementMower Drive Belt Replacement 33 Decks Decks only Arbor Drive Belt ReplacementMower Deck Washout Port Storage StorageBefore Storage After StorageTroubleshooting the Rider TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Mower Chassis SpecificationsEngine 21HP TransmissionReplacement Parts Service ItemsNot For Not For Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting HOW and When to WATER, Fertilize & AerateHOW High to MOW the Grass Proper Mowing Speed When and HOW Often to MOWNot For

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