4-7. With the steering wheel all the way to the left, pull the dutter deck to the
right and back.
CAUTION: Be careful to avoid hitting
the muffler with the cutter deck during
removal.
5. Turn the cutter deck upside down. Clean the underside of the deck with
water, and dry thoroughly.
6. For longer service-and greater efficiency, keep the underside of the mower
housing clean and free of accumulated grass clippings by washing it down
with a hose after use and/or cleaning it with a wire brush and scraper.
Remove any rust and apply a rust-resistant paint. Cleaning and rust
prevention are especially important before seasonal storage.
7. Reinstall the cutter deck by reversing the removal procedure.
LOCK PIN 14 mm LOCK PIN 7 mm
8. Store the riding mower on a level surface in a dry, dust-free area with the
parking brake lever set.
9. Cover the riding mower to keep out dust.
10. Check tire air pressure regularly during storage and inflate if necessary.
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