REPAIRS
Mower Deck
WARNING!
No work is to be done on the mower deck or belts until the engine has been rendered incapable of starting. Remove the ignition key or both spark plug cables.
Removing
1.Drop the deck as far as it will go and lock the control lever in position with a pin.
2.Remove the operator’s foot plate.
3.Remove the deck belt outer guards.
4.Using a 9/16" socket on the bolt of the idler pulley, loosen the deck belt. Roll the belt off the deck pulleys.
5.Remove the deck’s rear
WARNING!
Danger of personal injury (crushed fingers or limbs, etc.).
If the deck height control lever is not secured by a locking pin, the deck will spring upwards when the chains are released.
6.Release the four chains from their mounts on the lift arms (top of chain).
7.On both sides of the deck, remove the bolts (17) and pivot pins (50) of the rear bearings (see the “ZTH mower deck” diagram).
8.Pull the deck out.
Fitting |
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1. | Slide the deck into position under the |
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| mower. |
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2. | Using two lengths of 2" x 4" (one towards |
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| the edge of each of the deck’s short |
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| sides) support the deck 4" off the ground. |
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3. | Grease the pivot pins (50) of the rear |
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| bearings with copious amounts of |
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| corrosion preventing grease. Line up the |
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| shaft bearings and slide the pivot pins |
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| into place. Fit the bolts and nuts (17, 5) |
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| holding the pivot pins in place (see the | |
| “ZTH mower deck” diagram). | Supporting the deck on lengths of 2” x 4” |
