MAINTENANCE
10. On the right outside of the frame (near the engine crankshaft
pulley) locate a single, silver-colored bolt that holds the blade belt
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guard in place. Loosen, but don’t remove the bolt.
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11. Move the blade belt guard up and away from the pulley, while
pulling the blade belt off the engine crankshaft pulley.
12. Locate the center section of the two rear links, where the mower
deck rear brackets are attached. Remove a 14 mm spring clip and
flat washer from each side.
REAR LINK\
REAR BRACKET
FLAT
WASHER
‘14mm
SPRING
CLIP
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13. Move the mower deck and rear links as needed to push the pins
(on the rear links) clear of the rear brackets. Raise the height
adjustment lever all the way up, so the links are clear of the
mower deck.