Operating the Zero Turn Rider
MOWER DECK REMOVAL &
INSTALLATION
Removing the Mower Deck
NOTE: Perform mower removal on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor.
WARNING
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop engine and remove key before attempting to install or remove the mower.
1.Push the deck lift pedal forward until it locks in the “TRANSPORT” position and remove the height adjustment pin.
2.Place two, 2” x 4” blocks (B, Figure 10) under the outside edges of the mower.
3.Release the deck lift pedal to lower the deck.
4.Dismount the mower and push back on the deck lift pedal until the mower chains are slack. Reinstall the height adjustment pin in any hole to prevent the pedal from pivoting forward and applying tension to the chains.
5.Remove the hairpin clip and clevis pin and remove the deck lift foot pedal.
6.Remove the hairpin clip, push down on the top of the spindle, and rotate the gauge wheel (A, Figure 10) into sliding position. Replace the hair pin clip.
7.Lift the floor plate to gain access to the deck drive belt.
8.Release the spring tension on the deck drive belt with a wrench on top of the idler pulley (A, Figure 11). Slide the drive belt over the edge of the idler pulley to remove the belt. Remove the belt from the PTO clutch pulley groove before proceeding.
NOTE: Releasing the belt tension may loosen the hard- ware fastening the idler pulley to the idler arm. Make sure to
9.Remove the chain mounting hardware from the lift arm end of the chain (B, Figure 12).
10.Remove the hardware fastening the roller position link (D, Figure 12) from the pusher bar end.
11.Remove the 2” x 4” blocks from under the mower.
12.Remove the rear deck mount pins (C, Figure 12) and let the pusher bar (A, Figure 12) swing out of the way.
13.Slide the mower out from under tractor.
A |
B |
Figure 10. Gauge Wheels
A.Gauge Wheel
B.2” x 4” Block
A |
B |
Figure 11. Mower PTO Belt |
A. Idler Pulley |
B. PTO Drive Belt |
D |
B |
C |
A |
Figure 12. Rear Deck Mount (right side shown)
A. Pusher Bar(s) | C. Bar Mount Pin(s) |
B. Chain Mount Hardware | D. Roller Position Link |
(all locations) | (right side only) |
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