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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or
service with the engine or blades running. STOP
blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key.
Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure
wire away from spark plug. Engine and components
can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine
and components sufficient time to cool.
4.4.7. TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
42” Mower Deck Removal
It is necessary to remove deck in order to replace belts.
Remove deck as follows:
1. Place tractor on a firm, level surface such as a
driveway or garage floor and set the park brake.
2. Turn engine “OFF”. Remove key.
3. Lower the deck to lowest setting.
4. Remove hair pin and washer securing front lift
cable to front lift arm. See Figure 4.18.
5. Remove hair pins from the front deck hanger
rod and slide out the rod from deck hanger bracket.
Front lift arms will be now be disconnected. See
Figure 4.19.
FIGURE 4.18
6. Hold front of deck "UP" and slide the front deck
hanger rod to the right and out then lower the front of
deck to the ground.
7. Remove dec k drive belt from engine pulley
bottom groove. See Figure 4.20.
FIGURE 4.19
FIGURE 4.20
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RIGHT
SIDE
SHOWN
FRONT
AXLE
FRONT DECK
HANGER ROD
FRONT
LIFT ARM HAIR PIN
WASHER
HAIR PIN
JAM NUT FRONT LIFT CABLE
CLEVIS
PIN
42” DECK SHOWN
DECK HANGER
BRACKET