11.Pull the deck support pins outward, turn downward and release so both
LIFT
LINK
REAR DECK | DECK SUPPORT |
BRACKET | PIN DISENGAGED |
| (BOTH SIDES) |
Figure 52
12.Raise the tractor implement lift handle to its highest setting. Roll the mower deck forward until the front lift rod slides up and out of the openings of both front roller bracket slots. Manually lift the rod out of the slots if necessary (See Figure 53).
13.Raise the front lift rod upward and slide the mower deck rearward. Lower the front lift rod so it rests on the front roller bracket of the deck, forward of the slots (Refer to Figure 53).
FRONT LIFT ROD
FRONT ROLLER
BRACKET SLOTS
Figure 53
14.From the front of the tractor, push downward and hold the tractor
TRACTOR
LATCH RECEIVER
(BOTH SIDES)
QUICK
ATTACH
ROD
SHOULDER BOLT
(BOTH SIDES)
FRONT LIFT 
ROD/BRACKET 
ASSEMBLY
Figure 54
CAUTION
To avoid possible equipment damage, make sure that the tractor implement lift handle is raised to its highest setting before sliding the deck out from under the tractor.
NOTE: To aid in sliding the deck out from under the tractor, turn the steering wheel as needed to obtain more room as you maneuver the deck from under the tractor.
15.With the tractor implement lift handle raised to its highest setting, slide the deck to the right and out from under the tractor (Refer to Figure 55).
16.Connect the spark plug wires and close the tractor hood.
SLIDE
OUT
Figure 55
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