Use and Care Manual

Service Mower - 36

SERVICE MOWER

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4. Remove lock pin, push handle (A) to its lowest position and install pin

(B) just above lever to lock deck in lowered position.

5. Remove foot plate.

6. Disconnect mower drive belt:

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• Install 3/8-inch ratchet onto square hole (C) in tension arm and rotate

clockwise to release tension on belt, while removing mower belt from

center spindle sheave (D).

• Remove belt from engine sheave.

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7. Remove locking clip (E), and remove stud end (F) from front draft

bracket (G)..

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8. Remove spring clip (H) and pin from each side of rear mower bracket.

9. Raise draft arms to transport 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.)

Installing 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 lift lever fully upward into transport lock position.

4. Remove two bolts to remove mower right hand spindle belt shield. Take

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Component is spring-assisted and

under tension. Injury can occur if spring-assisted component is

released suddenly.

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.