Operating the Tractor
Figure 6. Raising
&
Lowering Mower
A. Mower Lift Lever B. Mower Height Adjuster
MOWER DECK REMOVAL &
INSTALLATION
Removing the Mower Deck
Figure 7. Lift Arms
(Viewed from underneath right side of tractor)
A. Mower Lift Arm C. Flat Washer
B. Tractor Lift Arm D. Safety Clip
1. Park tractor on a hard, level surface such as a
con-
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Crete
floor. Turn off PTO switch and engine, remove
Figure 6. Removing & Installing Belt
the key and apply parking brake.
A. Idler Arm B. PTO Pulley
2. Place mower in the lowest cutting position using the
mower height adjuster (B, Figure 6).
3. Place the mower lift lever (A, Figure 6) in the lowest
position.
4. Disconnect the mower lift arm from the tractor lift arm
(A, Figure 7). Re-install washer and safety clip.
5. Remove belt from PTO pulley
(8,
Figure 8).
A CAUTION
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The muffler and surrounding areas may be hot.
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6.Turn wheels straight ahead. Pull back baspring-
loaded lever (B, Figure 9) and lift mower hitch off of
the tractor brackets.
Figure 9. Mower Hitch
A. Tractor Hitch Brackets
B. Spring-Loaded Lever
7.Turn wheels fully left, and slide mower deck out right
side of tractor.
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