How to Check the Fuel Filter
NOTE: Before you replace the fuel filter or the fuel line, the fuel tank must be empty.
If the fuel filter is dirty, the engine will run rough and have less performance. Remove the old filter (Figure 31). Replace the old filter with a new filter. Use an original equipment part. See an authorized service dealer in your area.
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Figure 31: Fuel filter
A - Fuel line
B - Clips
C - Fuel filter (example only)
Check the Tires
Check the air pressure in the tires. Tires with too much air pressure will cause the unit to ride rough. Also, the wrong air pressure will keep the mower deck from cutting level.
Recommended air pressure is 14 PSI (1 BAR) for both front and rear tires.
Mower Deck Maintenance
How to Remove the Mower Deck (42” Models)
1.Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position.
2.If equipped, remove the gauge wheels.
3.Open the deck level position cover, and move the deck lift lever to the level adjustment position (Figure 32).
WARNING: The deck lift lever is spring loaded. Make sure the deck lift lever is locked in the LEVEL ADJUSTMENT position.
4.Remove the hair pins and the washers from the adjuster arms (Figure 33). See illustrations “C” and “D”.
5.Remove the hair pins and washers from the suspension links. See illustrations “A” and “B”.
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Figure 32: Deck lift lever
A - Deck level position cover (partially hidden) B - Deck level adjustment position
6.Remove the end of the blade engage cable housing from the blade engage cable bracket, then unhook the cable spring from the mower deck idler. See illustration “E”.
7.Disconnect the front hanger from the axle support. See illustration “F”.
8.Remove the mower drive belt from the stack pulley.
9.Pull the mower deck away from the right side of the unit.
10.To operate without the mower deck, move the deck lift lever to the TOP position.
How to Install the Mower Deck (42” Models)
1.Push the mower deck under the right side of the unit.
2.Put the mower drive belt around the stack pulley. Make sure the “V” side of the mower drive belt is against the stack pulley. Also, make sure the mower drive belt is not twisted.
3.Attach the front hanger to the axle support with the hanger rod. Fasten with the fasteners as shown. See illustration “F”.
4.Make sure the mower drive belt is between the stack pulley and the two belt guides. See illustration “G”.
5.Attach the suspension links to the lifter assembly. Fasten with the washers and hair pins. See illustrations “A” and “B”.
6.Attach the right and the left adjuster arms to the suspension brackets. Fasten with the washers and hair pins. See illustrations “C” and “D”.
7.Hook the blade engage cable spring onto the deck idler, and firmly press the end of the blade engage cable housing into the blade engage cable bracket. See illustration “E”.
8.Move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE position. Make sure the mower drive belt is inside all the belt guides.
9.Make sure the mower deck is level. See the instructions on “How To Level The Mower Deck”.
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