Use and Care Manual

Service Mower - 35
SERVICE MOWER
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4. Remove lock pin, push handle to its lowest position (A) and install pin
(B) just above lever to lock deck in lowered position.
5. Remove bolt (C) to remove foot plate.
6. Disconnect mower drive belt:
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• Remove two bolts (D) and remove right hand spindle shield (E).
• Install 3/8-inch ratchet onto square hole (F) in tension arm and rotate
counterclockwise to release tension on belt, while removing mower belt
from right spindle sheave (G).
• Remove belt from engine sheave.
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7. Remove locking clip (H) and, remove stud end (I) from front draft
bracket (J).
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8. Remove spring clip (K) and pin from each side of rear mower bracket.
9. Raise draft arms to transport lock position:
a.Pull and raise mower lift lever fully upward.
b.Install pin just below lift lever to lock into raised position.
10. Rotate front caster wheels to maximize clearance.
11. Slide mower out from under the machine.
• Do not operate the machine without the mower deck: Machine may
become unstable without the mower deck attached. Move machine only
by hand. (See Moving Machine by Hand in OPERATING section.)
Removing Mower Deck (48TD)
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! Component is spring-assisted and
under tension. Injury can occur if spring-assisted component is
released suddenly.
B
A
C
F
D
E
G
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.
J
I
H
K