Linch Pins
Figure. 6
MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICE
WARNING:
Disconnect the spark plug wires or remove the key from the ignition to prevent the engine from accidentally starting before performing any maintenance on this mower.
A. Mower Deck
1.Removing the Mower Deck:
a.Apply the parking brake. Remove ignition key and both spark plug caps.
b.Lower the cutter deck to the ground. Cap- ture the lift handle by placing the height of cut clevis pin above the lift handle.
c.Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving the belt tensioning rod.
Height of Cut Clevis Pin
g.Shift the deck toward the operator’s left side of the mower and remove.
h.To install reverse the process.
2.Changing a Blade:
a.Remove the Key from the ignition and dis- connect the spark plug.
b.Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and block it in that position.
c.Wrap a rag around one end of the blade and grasp it to prevent it from turning, or secure the blade by placing a block of wood between the blade and the deck housing.
d.Use a
e.Remove the hex nut using a 1-1/8" wrench.
f.Remove the hex nut.
g.To replace the blade reverse the above process and tighten nut to
Note: There is a certain amount of spring tension due to the weight of the deck. When removing the lift linkage from the deck the ten- sion of the springs will go from the deck to the lift handle. Not capturing the lift handle while removing the lift linkage from the deck will cause it to snap back.
WARNING:
Never mow with dull blades! Blades that are bent should be replaced! The cutting blades are sharp and can cause severe injury. Wrap the cutting surface of the blade with a rag to avoid injury.
d.Detach the mower drive belt.
e.Remove six linchpins (See Fig. 6) (4) from the deck and (2) from the front of the mower. Remove the linchpins on the left and right rear side of the cutter deck (2); remove the linchpins on the left and right front side of the cutter deck (2); and remove the linchpins on the front of the mower (2).
f.Turn front caster wheels outward.
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