Product Manual

Cutting Deck Removal
Before performing any maintenance or
repairs, disengage blades, stop engine and remove
key if so equipped to prevent unintended starting.
To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:
Remove the belt cover by removing the three screws and 
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Do not operate mower without the
belt cover installed. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or property damage.
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edge. These will temporarily support the deck as you
unmount it.
Use the deck height lever to lower the deck, so that it rests 4.
on the wood blocks.
Remove the screw and flange nut which secures the belt 5.
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See Fig. 7-2.
Remove the belt keeper rod and remove the deck belt from 6.
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Looking at the cutting deck from the left side, locate and 7.
carefully remove the hairpin clips that secure the deck
supports on the rear left side and front left side of the deck.
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Carefully remove the front deck supports from the deck lift 9.
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