MTD 808H Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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SECTION 8: SERVICE
Cutting Deck Removal
To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:
Place the PTO knob/lever in the disengaged (OFF)
position and engage the parking brake.
Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the
bottom notch on the right fender.
Remove the PTO belt from around the electric PTO
clutch. Refer to Figure 14.
Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the
tractor, locate the deck support pin on the rear left
side of the deck.
Pull the deck support pin outward to release the
deck from the deck lift arm. See Figure 13.
Figure 13
Rotate the pin slightly toward the rear of the tractor
and release the pin into the hole provided.
Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side.
Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on the
right fender to raise the deck lift arms up and out of
the way.
Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of the
tractor allowing the hooks on the deck to release
themselves from the deck stabilizer rod.
Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side)
out from underneath the tractor.
Changing the Deck Belt(s)
WARNING:
Be sure to shut the engine off,
remove ignition key, disconnect the spark
plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to
prevent unintended starting before removing
the belt(s).
All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should
be replaced if any signs of wear are present.
IMPORTANT:
The V-belts found on your tractor are
specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A
substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not
disengaging completely. For a proper working machine,
use factory approved belts.
Figure 14
Support Pin
Left Hand
Double Pulley
Right Hand Pulley
Deck Idler Pulley
(beneath belt guard)
Deck Belt (Bottom)
PTO Belt (Top)
Engine Pulley
Center Pulley
PTO Idler Bracket
(mounted on tractor)
Model 808H
Oil
Drain
Valve