6.Remove the cotter pin from the deck support pin. See Figure
Cotter Pin
Deck Lift
Arm
Deck Support
Pin
Figure
7.Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from the deck lift arm. See Figure
8.Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side.
9.Move the deck lift lever into the top notch to raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way.
10.Carefully remove the deck engage cable from the rear of the cutting deck by removing the
Figure
11.Remove the cotter pin and flat washer from the end of the stabilizer rod and slide the stabilizer out of the hanger bracket on the deck. See Figure
Figure
12.Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out from underneath the tractor.
13.Reinstall the belt keeper rod loosened earlier.
Changing the Deck Belt
WARNING! The
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All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of wear are present . To change or replace the deck belt on your tractor, proceed as follows:
1.Remove the deck as instructed earlier in this section.
2.Remove the belt covers by removing the hex washer screws that fasten them to the deck. See Figure
Hex Washer Screws
Spindle Pulley
Belt Cover
Belt Guard
Deck Idler Pulley
Figure
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