Operating the Tractor
B |
A |
C |
Figure 8. Raising & Lowering Mower
A. Attachment Lift C. Hopper Lever B. Cutting Height Control
BC
A
D
Figure 9. Lift Arms
(Viewed from underneath right side of tractor)
A.Mower Lift Arm
B.Tractor Lift Arm
C.Flat Washer
D.Safety Clip
WARNING
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop engine and remove key before attempting to install or remove the mower.
MOWER DECK REMOVAL &
INSTALLATION
Removing the Mower 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 (B, Figure 8).
3.Place the mower lift lever (A, Figure 8) in the lowered position.
3.Remove the grass catcher (see Catcher Removal & Installation).
4.Disconnect the mower lift arms (A, Figure 9) from the tractor lift arms (B) on both sides of the mower deck.
CAUTION
The muffler and surrounding areas may be hot.
5.Release belt tension with arm (A). Remove belt from PTO pulley (B, Figure 10).
6.Turn wheels straight ahead. Pull back on spring- loaded lever (B, Figure 12) and lift mower hitch off of the tractor brackets.
7.Push the discharger tube (A, Figure 11) toward the back to separate it from the mower discharge open- ing (B).
8.Turn wheels fully left, and slide mower deck out right side of tractor.
B | A |
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Figure 10. Removing & Installing Belt
A.Idler Arm
B.PTO Pulley
A |
B |
A |
Figure 11. Discharge Tube
A.Discharge Tube
B.Mower Discharge Opening
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