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
NOTE: Mark each front deck arm left and right to ensure proper position
at reassembly. Incorrect reasembly 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 if from
side to side.
8. Set the deck height adjusting lever to the full up position, and turn the
steering wheel all the way to the right. Remove the cutter deck from the
left side.
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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 press-
ed. Hold the lever firmly, and carefully return it to the UPPER position
after removing the deck. 53