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Removing the Mower Deck
1. Park the tractor, fully lower the attachment lift, turn off
the PTO, turn off the engine, remove the key, and
engage the parking brake. If equipped, pivot the
gauge wheels into sliding position (see Figure 13).
2. Place mower in the lowest cutting position using the
mower height control.
3. Use the idler arm (D, Figure 14) to release tension on
the PTO belt, and remove belt from the PTO pulley.
4. Pull down on the lift hooks (A, Figure 14) and unhook
the lift chains (B).
5. Turn the wheels straight ahead. Pull back on spring-
loaded lever (B, Figure 15) and lift mower hitch off of
the tractor brackets (A).
6. Turn wheels fully left, and slide mower deck out from
under the right side of the tractor.
Operating the Tractor
WARNING
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop
engine and remove key before attempting to
install or remove the mower.
Muffler and surrounding areas may be hot.
Figure 12. Raising & Lowering Mower
A. Attachment Lift - Manual
B. Attachment Lift - Hydraulic
C. Cutting Height Control
A
A
B
C
D
BC
Figure 13. Gauge Wheels - 54” Models Only
Figure 14. Mower Lift
A. Lift Hook C. PTO Belt
B. Lift Chain D. Idler Arm
MOWER DECK REMOVAL &INSTALLATION