Installation Instructions

5. Remove the hair pin cotter securing the clutch rod to

deck (Fig. 2). Unhook the clutch rod from the deck.

Remove and discard the grommet from the hole in the

deck and in the clutch plate.

Figure 2

1. Clutch rod 2. Grommet

Note: If replacing the electric deck clutch, proceed to the

next step. Otherwise, proceed to step 15 for the clutch

bracket installation.

6. Raise the cutting unit to the highest position, stop the

engine, and remove the ignition key. Engage locking

latches to prevent cutting unit from accidentally falling.

7. Release the belt tension. Refer to the Operator’s Manual

for procedure.

8. Remove the belt(s) from the spindle pulley in which the

clutch will be replaced. Refer to the Operator’s Manual

for procedure.

9. Remove the 6 flange head screws and locknuts securing

the spindle housing to the cutting unit (Fig. 3). Slide the

clutch and spindle housing assembly out the bottom of

the cutting unit.

10. Remove the nut and the thrust washer securing the

clutch to the spindle shaft (Fig. 3). Remove the clutch.

Figure 3

1. Spindle housing 2. Nut & thrust washer

11. Mount the new clutch to the spindle shaft with the

thrust washer and nut previously removed. Torque the

nut to 150–170 ft–lb.

12. Reinstall the spindle housing to the cutting unit with the

6 flange head screws and locknuts previously removed

(Fig. 3). Torque fasteners to 27–33 ft–lb.

13. Reinstall the belt(s) to spindle pulley. Refer to the

Operator’s Manual for procedure.

14. Adjust belt tension. Refer to the Operator’s Manual for

procedure.

15. Remove the 2 screws securing the wire harness shield

and cover hinge to the deck frame tube (Fig. 4). Discard

the wire harness shield.

Figure 4

1. Wire harness shield 2. Hinge