Mower Deck Removal & Installation
44” Snapper
Models
WARNING
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop engine and remove key before attempting to install or remove the mower.
Removing the Mower Deck
Note: Units with electric height of cut, unplug tractor wire harness from deck harness before removing deck.
1.Park tractor on a hard, level surface such as a con- crete 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 highest position.
4.Disconnect the safety clips (A & H, Figure 9) and washer (G) from the lower hanger (E). Remove upper hanger (B) from lift post (F). Connect upper hanger (B) to lower hanger (E) using safety clip (A) to prevent misplacing or losing parts. Repeat on other side.
5.Place the attachment lift in the lowest position.
6.Remove lift chain (D) from lift hook (C). Repeat on other side.
CAUTION
The muffler and surrounding areas may be hot.
7.Remove belt from PTO pulley (B, Figure 7).
8.Turn wheels straight ahead. Pull back on spring- loaded lever (B, Figure 8) and lift mower hitch off of the tractor brackets.
9.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 5) in the lowest cutting position. Place the mower lift lever in the lowest position, also. Slide mower deck under right side of tractor so that mower hitch is aligned with the front tractor hitch.
Operating the Tractor
F | H |
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B | C |
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G | D |
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E | A |
Figure 9. Lift Arms
(Viewed from underneath left side of tractor)
A. Safety Clip | E. Lower Hanger | |
B. Upper Hanger | F. Post on Lift Hook | |
C. Lift Hook | G. Washer |
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D. Lift Chain | H. Safety Clip (Some Models) | |
Center |
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| D |
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Conquest / 1700 / | A | C |
2700 / 400 | ||
| B |
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Figure 10. Upper Hanger |
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A. Upper Hole | C. Lift Hook |
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B. Lower Hole | D. Long Hub |
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3.See Figure 8. Turn wheels straight. Pull back on the
(A). When properly installed, the
4.See Figure 9. Connect the lift chain (D) to the lift hook (C). Repeat on other side.
5.Place the attachment lift in the highest position.
6.Disconnect the safety clip (A & H, Figure 9) from the upper hanger (B) and lower hanger (E) if still con- nected from storage. Slide upper hanger (B) over post on lift hook (F). The long hub (D, Figure 10) on the upper hanger must face toward center. Connect hole on upper hanger (B, Figure 9) to post on lower hanger (D). Secure with washer (G) and safety clip (A & H). Repeat on other side.
Note: Use lower hole for Conquest / 1700 / 2700 / 400 as shown in figure 10.
7.See Figure 7. Move idler arm (A) to relieve belt ten- sion. Install belt onto the PTO pulley (B).
Note: Units with electric height of cut, connect tractor wire harness to deck harness.
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