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Cutting Deck Removal

To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:

1.Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake.

2.Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender.

3.Remove the belt-keeper rod, from around the tractor’s engine pulley, by removing the self-tapping screw (A) that secures it. See Fig. 7-1.

Note: Make a mental note what hole the other end of the belt- keeper rod is inserted in for reinstallation purposes.

A

C

B

Figure 7-1

4.Remove the belt (C) from around the tractor’s engine pulley and idler pulley(s). See Fig. 7-1.

5.Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the tractor, locate the deck release handle. See Fig. 7-2. Pull the deck release handle and carefully release the deck from the deck lift arm.

6.Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side.

Figure 7-2

7.Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on the right fender to raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way.

8.Remove the bow-tie cotter pin and flat washer securing the deck stabilizer rod to the deck. Slide the deck lift rod from the mounting weldment on the deck as seen in Fig. 7-3.

Figure 7-3

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