Use and Care Manual

Service Mower - 34
SERVICE MOWER
MX51687
Picture Note: Components viewed from bottom.
3. Disconnect electric clutch wiring connector (A) from main wiring
harness connector.
4. Insert a 3/8 in. ratchet or breaker bar into the square hole (C) on the
idler arm (D), rotate the spring-loaded idler arm to relieve belt tension on
the idler sheave (E) and remove the drive belt (B) from the idler sheave.
Release the spring tension from the arm and remove the tool.
5. Remove the drive belt (B) from the transaxle sheaves (F).
6. Remove the drive belt (B) from the engine sheave (G).
7. Position replacement belt onto engine sheave (G), and transaxle
sheaves (F).
8. Rotate the spring-loaded idler arm (D) and install the belt on the idler
sheave (E).
9. Connect electric clutch wiring harness connector (A) to main wiring
harness.
10. Install mower deck.
Service Mower
Mower Deck Identification
Mower decks in the following instructions are identified by a code
designation. The codes are as follows:
Removing and Installing Mower Deck Foot Plate
Removing Foot Plate
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
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2. Remove bolt (A).
3. Rotate foot plate up using finger pull (B).
4. Remove foot plate.
Installing Foot Plate
1. Place tabs (C) of foot plate into slots in frame.
2. Lower foot plate.
3. Install bolt (A).
Removing Mower Deck (42C)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Allow engine and muffler to cool completely.
3. Raise mower deck to the transport lock position.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Components are installed under
spring tension. Wear eye protection and use proper tools when
installing and removing components with spring tension.
Code Description
42C 42 Inch
48TD 48 Inch Top Discharge
C
G
D
I
E
B
F
F
A
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Always operate the mower with the
foot plate installed. Operating with the foot plate removed can
cause serious injury.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous.
Before adjusting or servicing mower:
• Disconnect spark plug wire(s) or battery negative (-) cable to
prevent engine from starting accidently.
• Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working
near blades.
C
B
A