Deck Removal

Remove the mower deck from the tractor as follows:

1.Move the tractor to a level surface, disengage the PTO, stop the engine, and set the parking brake.

2.Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the position that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine. See Figure 7-3.

5.While still holding the belt downward, continue turning the

PTO pulley until the belt rolls off the pulley. Refer to Figure 7-4.

PTO Pulley

PTO Belt

Deck Lift Handle

Highest Mowing

Position

Lowest Mowing

Position

Figure 7-3

3.Sitting behind the tractor facing forward, reach beneath the tractor to grasp the belt at the front of the PTO pulley.

WARNING! Use caution to avoid pinching your fingers when rolling the belt off the PTO pulley.

4.Pull the left side of the belt rearward and downward while manually turning the PTO pulley to the right until the belt rides out onto the edge of the lower sheave of the pulley. NOTE: If pulling the right side of the belt, turn the pulley left.

Transmission

Tube

Figure 7-4

6.Lower the deck into the lowest position using the deck lift handle. See Figure 7-3.

7.Pull the cotter pin out of the front deck lift rod securing it to the deck. See Figure 7-5. Slide the deck lift rod out of the front hanger bracket.

Front Deck Lift Rod

Cotter Pin

Figure 7-5

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