Countax D18, D50 Removal, REMOVAL OF CUTTER DECK, TO CLEAN CUTTER DECK, ENGINE TO CUTTER DRIVE BELT, REPLACEMENT

Cutter Deck - Removal

Either the Mulch Deck or the Rear Discharge Deck can be fitted to the D18/50 using the following instructions:

REMOVAL OF CUTTER DECK

The cutter deck can be quickly removed for servicing or cleaning or to give greater clearance when driving or towing over uneven ground.

Follow this sequence:

1.Put the cutter to the lowest position (see page 6).

2.De-tension the cutter drive belt with the lever situated under the left (nearside) running board (fig 6).

3.Remove the 3 securing pins from the front of the deck (fig 3 – A, B and C) by pulling out the spring clips.

4.Remove the 2 securing pins from the back of the deck (fig 2 – D and E).

5.Slip the cutter drive belt off the engine pulley.

6.Slide the deck out.

7.If you are going to use the tractor without the deck, remove the securing bar (F).

When replacing the cutter deck, re-tension the belt with the lever under the running board. Then check the belt tension (page 12).

TO CLEAN CUTTER DECK

Remove the deck as instructed, stand it on its side and hose off accumulated cuttings. This may be necessary routinely to prevent build-up of cuttings particularly at the beginning of the season when the grass is lush and wet. Thoroughly wash the underside of the cutter deck as regularly as possible.

ENGINE TO CUTTER DRIVE BELT

REPLACEMENT

Follow this sequence:

1.Pull the belt tension lever (fig 6) forward.

2.Lower the cutter deck to the lowest position.

3.Remove the cutter deck as described above.

4.Remove belt guard, loosen the two M8 set screws using using a 13mm spanner and socket.

5.Remove the belt from the pulley and fit replacement.

6.Refit the belt guard ensuring that it is clear of the belt and pulley.

7.Refit the cutter deck to the tractor and re-tension the deck drive belt as described on page 12.

The belts fitted to your tractor are of a special construction and belt tensions have been precisely set in the factory. If youiundertake to replace a belt yourself you must be VERY careful that the correct Countax supplied belt is used and that the tension is set accurately.

-Use only genuine Countax parts-

fig 1 D C

F

B

A

E

fig 2 C

D

F

E	B
	A

fig 3

fig 4 fig 5

UnsecuredSecured

fig 6

Actuator	De-tensioned	Tensioned
	Position	Position

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