CARE AND MAINTENANCE

42" and 50" DECK REMOVAL:

1.Place cut height lever in lowest cut position.

2.Pull belt idler back to allow belt to be removed from idler pulley and electric clutch pulley.

3.Remove hair pin cotter and washer from one end of deck support cross shaft. Note location of remaining shim washers used between chassis and mower deck plates. Slide shaft from chassis and mower deck.

4.Remove hair pin cotter and washer from each deck L-rod. Remove L-rods from lift arms. At this point, deck will drop down.

5.Carefully raise and support front of chassis. Slide mower deck to either side for removal. (Reverse procedure to reinstall deck assembly).

NOTE: When deck is reinstalled on frame, check that belt is correctly routed in the groves of all pulleys and that belt idler is applying tension to the back side of the belt.

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Dixon ZTR 4515B, ZTR 4516K manual Deck Removal

ZTR 4516K, ZTR 4515B specifications

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