Operating the Tractor
Mower Deck Removal & Installation
Simplicity, Massey Ferguson or AGCO Models
WARNING
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop engine and remove key before attempting to install or remove the mower.
Removing the Mower Deck
1.Park tractor on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor. Turn off PTO switch and engine, remove the key and apply parking brake.
2.Place mower in the lowest cutting position using the mower height adjuster.
3.Place the attachment lift in the lowest position.
4.Disconnect the mower lift arm (A, Figure 10) from the tractor lift arm (B).
5.Remove belt from PTO pulley (B, Figure 11).
CAUTION
The muffler and surrounding areas may be hot.
6.Turn wheels straight ahead. Pull back on spring- loaded lever (B, Figure 12) and lift mower hitch off of the tractor brackets.
7.Turn wheels fully left, and slide mower deck out right side of tractor.
Installing the Mower Deck
1.Park tractor, shut off PTO and engine, remove the key and apply parking brake. Turn the wheels fully to the left.
2.Place mower height adjuster (B, Figures
3.See Figure 12. Turn wheels straight. Pull back on the
B |
A |
C |
D |
Figure 10. Lift Arms
(Viewed from underneath right side of tractor)
A. | Mower Lift Arm | C. Flat Washer |
B. | Tractor Lift Arm | D. Safety Clip |
B | A |
Figure 11. Removing & Installing Belt
A.Idler Arm
B.PTO Pulley
A |
B |
Figure 12. Mower Hitch
A.Tractor Hitch Brackets
B.
4.See Figure 10. Connect the mower lift arm (A) to the tractor lift arm (B) using the flat washer (C) and safety clip (D).
5.See Figure 11. Move idler arm (A) to relieve belt tension. Install belt onto the PTO pulley (B).
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