CLEANING MOWER DECK
1.Remove the mower from the tractor.
2.Remove the four 5/16 in. nuts holding down the pulley covers and remove the left and right pulley covers.
3.Remove grass and other foreign matter from inside the covers.
4.Using a jack or other lifting mechanism, raise deck a foot or more off the ground. Place two wooden blocks in front and support deck firmly. Clean off accumulated grass and other debris, making sure to keep fingers away from blades.
NOTICE Do not use water or hose to clean
!iGJ ck just after mowing. Water on hot blade spindle bearings will cause premature wear. Wait until bearings have cooled.
5. Install the mower back on the tractor.
NOTE: After pushing deck under tractor and before installing, make sure that lift arms are all the way down. Put LiftSelectorLeverin Down position and turn Lowering speed Adjustment Knob to “FAST”, then pull arms down by hand to test.
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