4 - 11
3. Engage attachment lift lock. Pull handle out and
rotate down 90
o
.
4. Loosen nut on rod link at front of tractor. It is not
necessary to remove it entirely.
5. Release rod link locking brackets from rod link at
front of deck.
6. Remove deck belt from drive pulley.
7. Remove hair pins and clevis pins from rear deck
link.
8. Remove hair pins and washers from deck lift.
9. Pivot right front wheel to allow deck to slide past.
10.Slide mower from under tractor. Mower is easier to
remove from the right side of the tractor.
4.7 TO INSTALL 42" MOWER DECK
1. The center deck lift handle should be in the lowest
(1) position with the attachment lift lock engaged.
2. Push mower deck under tractor from right side of
unit.
3. Attach deck lift with washers and hair pins.
4. Attach rear deck link with clevis pins and hair pins.
5. Place drive belt around drive pulley, idler and
clutch pulley.
6. Place rod link in holding brackets at front of deck
and engage rod link locking brackets.
7. Tighten nut on end of rod link until it is snug.
8. Disengage attachment lift lock.
4.8 MOWER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
To Adjust 48" Deck:
WARNING:
AVOID injury from stored energy
in lift assist spring. DO NOT unlock
attachment lift lever with mower deck
removed. ALWAYS engage Attachment Lift
Lever Lock when removing mower deck.
OE0720
Figure 7
OE0730
Disengaged Engaged
OE0720
Figure 8
1. Rod Link Lock
Brackets
2. Drive Pulley
3. Belt
4. Rear Deck Link Hair
Pin & Clevis Pin
5. Mower Frame
6. Idler
7. Adjuster Link Washer
& Hair PIn
8. Rod Link Nut
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
WARNING:
AVOID injury from stored energy
in lift assist spring. DO NOT unlock
attachment lift lever with mower deck
removed. ALWAYS engage Attachment Lift
Lever Lock when removing mower deck.
Cutting Height Settings Chart
Setting Cut grass length
1 1-3/8" (35mm)
2 2" (51 mm)
3 2-3/4" (70 mm)
4 3-1/2" (89 mm)
5 4-3/8" (111 mm)
1. Adjusting Tab
2. Carriage Bolt Flange
Locknut
3. Height Adjuster
4. Height Adjuster Nut
Ot0770
Figure 9
1
2
3
4