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Cutting Deck Removal

NOTE: Models equipped with a 38-inch deck have one deck idler pulley. Models equipped with a 42- and 46-inch deck have two deck idler pulleys.

To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:

1.Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake.

2.Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender.

3.Remove the belt-keeper rod, from around the tractor’s engine pulley, by removing the self-tapping screw (A) that secures it. See Fig. 7-1.

Note: Make a mental note what hole the other end of the belt- keeper rod is inserted in for reinstallation purposes.

A

C

B

Figure 7-1

4.Remove the belt (C) from around the tractor’s engine pulley. See Fig. 7-1.

5.On 42” Decks: Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the tractor, locate the bow-tie pin that secures the deck support rod on the rear left side of the deck. See upper half of Fig. 7-2. Remove the bow-tie pin that secures the deck support rod, and carefully remove the deck support from the deck lift arm.

On 46” Decks: Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the tractor, locate the deck release handle. See lower half of Fig. 7-2. Pull the deck release handle and carefully release the deck from the deck lift arm.

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

:The deck support rod on the right side of the tractor is secured using hair pin clip as opposed to a cotter pin, which you might had noticed was used on the left side. This is normal and should be reinstalled in the same manner as removed.

42” Deck

Bow-Tie Pin

46” Deck

Figure 7-2

7.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.On42”decks:Removethebow-tiecotterpinsecuringthedeck stabilizer rod to the deck. Slide the deck lift rod from the mounting weldment on the deck as seen in Fig. 7-3.

On 46” Decks: Remove the bow-tie cotter pin and flat washer securing the deck stabilizer rod to the deck. Slide the deck lift rod from the mounting weldment on the deck as seen in Fig. 7-3.

Figure 7-3

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