Exmark CD42CD, Cd42cd, Cd48cd Maintenance & Adjustments, Deck Removal, Deck Spring Installation

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DECK SPRING INSTALLATION

h)Un-latch deck from raised position, slowly lower deck to ground and lock deck locking pins on each side per section 4.1.2, Lowering the Deck to the Operation Position.

3.4DECK REMOVAL

a)Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.

b)Raise mower deck up and latch with deck locking pins per section 4.1.1, Raising the Mower Deck to the Service Position.

c)Remove hairpins and washers at the top of the deck lift assist spring on each side of the unit. See Figure 5.

d)Remove the spring from the spring anchor. Repeat for other side of unit.

e)Un-latch deck from raised position and slowly lower deck to ground per section 4.1.2, Lowering the Mower Deck to the Operation Position.

NOTE: Deck will become heavier once springs are removed from the anchors. Lower deck carefully.

f)Remove lynch pins at front of push arms on both sides of the unit. See Figure 3.

g)Remove hairpin and clevis from both sides of the PTO guard. See Figure 4.

h)Raise seat and disconnect drive shaft using quick coupler at jackshaft. See Figure 2.

i)Pull mower deck forward to remove from unit.

4.MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

♦While maintenance or adjustments are being made, someone could start the engine.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

♦Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

♦Remove the key from the ignition switch and pull the wire(s) off the spark plug(s) before you do any maintenance. Also push the wire(s) aside so it does not accidentally contact the spark plug(s).

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