NOTE: Mark each front deck arm
left and right to ensure proper posi-
tion at reassembly. Incorrect
reassemblv of the front deck arms
may cause uneven cutter deck
height on the left and right sides.
6. Remove the deck belt from the
drive pulley on the underside of
the transmission.
7. Disengage the cutter deck from
the rear deck arms by moving it
from side to side.
8. Set the deck height adjusting lever
in the fully up position, and turn
the steering wheel all the way to
the left. Remove the cutter deck
from the right side.
5. Remove the two lock pins and
washers from the right and left
front deck arms, then remove the
front deck arms from the frame
body (one lock pin for each front
deck arm).
FRONT DECK ARMS
l Be careful not to catch the cutter
deck on the brake and shift rod.
l When the cutter deck is removed,
the return spring will cause the
deck height adjusting lever to
snap upward when the release
button is pressed. Hold the lever
firmly, and carefully return it to
the UPPER position after removing
the deck.
Installation is the reverse order of
removal.
SHIFT ROD BRAKE ROD
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