Instruction Manual

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
5. Remove the remaining bow-tie cotter pins securing the deck to the unit, as
shown in Figure 40.
Figure 40
NOTE: The bow-tie clips should be re-installed from the top down.
6. 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.
7. Unplug the wiring pigtail from the deck safety switch.
8. Carefully remove the PTO cable from the rear of the cutting deck by
removing the bow-tie cotter pin which secures it. Remove the spring from
the deck idler bracket. See Figure 41.
Figure 41
9. Gently slide the cutting deck (from the left side) out from underneath the
tractor.
Changing the Deck Belt
NOTE: It is possible to change the deck belt with the cutting deck still installed on
the tractor, however it is much easier to remove the deck first, change the deck belt,
then reinstall the cutting deck.
To change the cutting deck belt, proceed as follows:
3. Remove the belt from around the tractors PTO pulley. See Figure 38.
WARNING
Avoid pinching injuries. Never place your fingers on the idler spring or
between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt.
Figure 38
4. Remove the bow-tie cotter pin and flat washer from the deck lift assembly,
and retain for reinstallation later. See Figure 39.
Figure 39