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11. Pull the deck support pins outward, turn
downward and release so both spring-loaded
pins are held in the disengaged position against
the outer surface of the deck brackets (Refer to
Figure 52).
Figure 52
12. Raise the tractor implement lift handle to its
highest setting. Roll the mower deck forward until
the front lift rod slides up and out of the openings
of both front roller bracket slots. Manually lift the
rod out of the slots if necessary (See Figure 53).
13. Raise the front lift rod upward and slide the
mower deck rearward. Lower the front lift rod so it
rests on the front roller bracket of the deck,
forward of the slots (Refer to Figure 53).
Figure 53
14. From the front of the tractor, push downward and
hold the tractor quick-attach rod. Pull the front lift
rod/bracket assembly forward to release the
shoulder bolts on each side of the bracket from
the left and right tractor latch receivers. Release
the tractor quick-attach rod ( Refer to Figure 54).
Figure 54
CAUTION
To avoid possible equipment damage, make
sure that the tractor implement lift handle is
raised to its highest setting before sliding the
deck out from under the tractor.
NOTE: To aid in sliding the deck out from under the
tractor, turn the steering wheel as needed to obtain more
room as you maneuver the deck from under the tractor.
15. With the tractor implement lift handle raised to its
highest setting, slide the deck to the right and out
from under the tractor (Refer to Figure 55).
16. Connect the spark plug wires and close the
tractor hood.
Figure 55
LIFT
LINK
DECK SUPPORT
PIN DISENGAGED
(BOTH SIDES)
REAR DECK
BRACKET
FRONT ROLLER
BRACKET SLOTS
FRONT LIFT ROD
QUICK
ATTACH
ROD
SHOULDER BOLT
(BOTH SIDES)
FRONT LIFT
ROD/BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
TRACTOR
LATCH RECEIVER
(BOTH SIDES)
SLIDE
OUT