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CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

,Depress clutchlbrake pedal fully and set parking brake.

oPlace attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. = Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position,

=Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key,

oMake sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with

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TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19)

Mower witl be easier to remove from the right side of tractor

oPiace attachment clutch in "D_SENGAGED" position o Move attachment lift lever forward to Iower mower to its

lowest position.

o Roll belt off engine pulley

Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring°

Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring

oDisconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs

°Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs,

oRaise lift lever to raise suspension arms° Slide mower out from under tractor_

IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK tS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 19)

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Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position,

°Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right side of tractor.

. Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

°Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions,

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Craftsman 917.259592 owner manual To Remove Mower See Fig, To Install Mower See Fig