Deck Installation

Install the deck on the tractor as follows:

1.Place the deck lift pedal in the highest mowing position and secure it by placing the click pin behind the pedal.

Refer to Fig. 7-3.

2.Slide the deck under the tractor on the right side of the tractor lining up the deck lift adjustment brackets and the deck lift brackets on the deck. See Fig. 7-6.

5.After all four cotter pins are secure, slide the deck forward and hook the deck to the U-rod.

6.Route the belt as shown in Fig. 7-8. After routing the belt around the PTO pulley, use a 1⁄2” drive in the idler pulley bracket and turn towards the back of the tractor to finish routing the belt around the idler pulley.

Deck Lift Adjustment Brackets

Idler

Pulley

PTO Pulley

Deck Lift Brackets

Figure 7-6

3.Once the deck is under the tractor, move the deck lift pedal to the lowest mowing position.

NOTE: To make the brackets line up properly it may be necessary to place a small block of wood under each side of the deck.

4.Once the brackets are properly aligned, slide the pin on the deck lift adjustment bracket into the lift bracket and secure with cotter pins. See Fig. 7-7.

Bracket Pin

Cotter

Pin

Figure 7-7

Figure 7-8

7.Place the deck in the highest mowing position by removing the click pin and push the pedal forward and rock back to lock into the transport position, locking behind the notch on the front of the index plate.

8.Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments section to level the deck if required.

9.Make sure the proper tension is on the belt. To adjust the tension, refer to “Adjusting Belt Tension” on page 22.

NOTE: Before using the tractor double-check the belt routing to make sure that the belt has been routed properly.

Section 7 — Service

 

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