7.On 46” Decks: Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the tractor, locate the deck support pin on the rear left side of the deck. Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from the deck lift arm. See Fig. 7-3.

Deck Lift ArmDeck Support Pin

Figure 7-3

8.Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side.

7.On all decks: Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on the right fender to raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way.

8.On 38” Decks: Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of the tractor carefully guiding the hooks on the deck off of the deck stabilizer rod.

On 42” & 46” Decks: Remove the bow-tie cotter pin securing the deck stabilizer rod to the deck. Slide the deck lift rod from the mounting weldment on the deck as seen in Fig. 7-4.

Figure 7-4

9.Carefully remove the PTO cable from the rear of the cutting deck by removing the hair pin clip which secures it. Remove the spring from the deck idler bracket. See Fig. 7-5

Figure 7-5

10.Gently slide the cutting deck (from the left side) out from underneath the tractor.

Tires

WARNING! Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of tire.

The recommended operating tire pressure is:

•Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires

•Approximately 14 psi for the front tires

IMPORTANT: Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer’s recommended or maximum psi. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly.

Battery

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

CAUTION: If removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When reinstalling the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire.

24Section 7— Service