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REPAIRS
Mower Deck
Removing
1. Drop the deck as far as it will go and lock
the control lever in position with a pin.
2. Remove the operator’s foot plate.
3. Remove the deck belt outer guards.
4. Using a 9/16" socket on the bolt of the
idler pulley, loosen the deck belt. Roll the
belt off the deck pulleys.
5. Remove the deck’s rear anti-scalp
rollers.
6. Release the four chains from their
mounts on the lift arms (top of chain).
7. On both sides of the deck, remove the
bolts (17) and pivot pins (50) of the rear
bearings (see the “ZTH mower deck”
diagram).
8. Pull the deck out.
Fitting
1. Slide the deck into position under the
mower.
2. Using two lengths of 2" x 4" (one towards
the edge of each of the deck’s short
sides) support the deck 4" off the ground.
3. Grease the pivot pins (50) of the rear
bearings with copious amounts of
corrosion preventing grease. Line up the
shaft bearings and slide the pivot pins
into place. Fit the bolts and nuts (17, 5)
holding the pivot pins in place (see the
“ZTH mower deck” diagram).
WARNING!
No work is to be done on the mower deck or belts until the engine has been
rendered incapable of starting. Remove the ignition key or both spark plug cables.
WARNING!
Danger of personal injury (crushed fingers or limbs, etc.).
If the deck height control lever is not secured by a locking pin, the deck will spring
upwards when the chains are released.
8011-601
Supporting the deck on lengths of 2” x 4”