Operating Guide

EN - 30
IMPORTANT: Adjustment bolt must contact
steering lever. DO NOT turn adjustment bolt
too far counterclockwise.
ADJUST PARKING BRAKE
LEVER
1. Park unit on a flat, level surface and
chock wheels so unit cannot roll.
2. Position deck at lowest cutting height.
See Figure 43.
3. Loosen upper jam nut and adjust lower
nut up or down until brake lever functions
correctly.
4. Tighten upper jam nut against lower nut.
5. Return seat to operating position.
REMOVE AND INSTALL MOWER
DECK
Remove Deck
1. Set deck to lowest cutting height.
2. Position supports, such as wood blocks,
under mower deck.
See Figure 44, Figure 45 and Figure 46.
3. Remove hardware securing belt covers to
deck and remove belt covers. Retain all
parts for reinstallation.
4. Disconnect idler spring.
Figure 42
1. Steering Control Arm
2. Jam Nut
3. Adjustment Bolt
1
2
3
Figure 43
1
2
1. Upper Jam Nut
2. Lower Jam Nut
Figure 44
42" Decks
1. Spring
2. Belt Cover
1
2
Figure 45
1. Spring
2. Belt Cover
1
2
52" Decks