Briggs & Stratton 5900859 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Regular Maintenance
Figure 54. Removing the Hanger Chains
A. Hanger Chain
B. Deck Lift Rod Pivot
B
B
Figure 55. Disconnecting the Idler Arm Mount Plate
A. Mounting Hardware
B. Idler Arm Mount Plate
C. Mower Deck
C
AB
A
A
A
B
F
E
D
C
Figure 56. Pusher Rollers
A. 1/2”-13 X 3” Bolt
B. Deck Guide
C. Sleeve Bushing
D. Roller
E. 1/2 USS Washer
F. 1/2-13 Hex Nylock Flange Nut
5. Loosen and remove the hardware that secures
the top of the hanger chains (A, Figure 54) to the
deck lift rod pivots (B)
6. Loosen and remove the hardware (A, Figure 55)
that secures the idler arm mount plate (B) to the
mower deck (C).
7. Loosen and remove the 1/2” hardware (A, Figure
55) that secure the pusher rollers to the unit.
Remove the pusher rollers from the unit.
8. Remove the blocking from underneath the mower
deck.
9. Turn the front wheels of the mower so they face
side-to-side instead of front-to-back and pull the
mower deck out from underneath the unit.
Installing the Mower Deck
1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface such as
a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the
parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove the
ignition key.
2. Turn the front wheels of the mower so they face
side-to-side instead of front-to-back and slide the
mower deck underneath the unit.
3. Place blocking underneath the mower deck to
raise the deck.
4. Install the rear of the mower deck to the unit using
the pusher rollers and secure as shown in figure
56 using the 1/2” hardware. The 1/2”-13 X 3” bolt
(A, Figure 56) is routed through the frame of the
unit, the deck guide (B), the mower deck roller
post, the sleeve bushing (C), the roller (D), the 1/2
USS washer (E) and secured using the 1/2-13 hex
nylock flange nut (F).
5. Connect the idler mount plate (B, Figure 55) to the
mower deck and secure using the 5/16” hardware
(A).
6. Install the hanger chains to the deck lift rod pivots
as shown in figure 54.
7. Remove the blocking from underneath the unit.
8. Reinstall the PTO drive belt.
Not for
Reproduction